Master Gardeners Matter Now More Than Ever

Kim Wootton The world has rediscovered the simple joy of gardening. What started during the pandemic as a way to find peaceful, family-friendly hobbies has grown into a powerful movement. From a single potted plant on a patio to a flourishing backyard garden, people are finding solace and satisfaction in connecting with nature. And it’s…

Robson Ranch HOA Holiday Gala

The Robson Ranch HOA Holiday Gala will be on Saturday, Dec. 6, in the clubhouse ballroom. Cocktails are at 5:30 p.m., and doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner music will be provided by the Robson Little Swing’n Band, and the Casita Boys Band will begin playing at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $90 per person. Salad:…

Savor Retirement: Rediscovering Passions in Retirement

Tim Malone Retirement represents a profound shift in life’s rhythm, offering time and freedom that can be both exhilarating and unfamiliar. For many, this phase serves as an invitation to rediscover passions that may have been set aside amid the demands of a career or family life. Far from being an ending, retirement is a…

Relishing Pickleball: What to Look for in a Paddle

David Zapatka Reader Ann Howard writes, “Hi David, been reading your column in Robson Ranch Views. I’m a 3.5 player, in my 70s, and got a new paddle almost three years ago. I play regularly two to three times per week. I have been making more mistakes than usual and wondering if it’s me, the paddle,…