R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Arizona recently passed a law regulating Bitcoin ATMs to protect consumers—especially older adults—from fraud. Scammers have leveraged these machines for years, tricking people into sending cash into crypto wallets, with funds often disappearing permanently. The new law introduces clear transaction limits, mandatory warnings, and receipts that show where money…
Tag: Awareness
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Drama Club Comes to Voices United
La Donna Womochel Who knew that a bingo event could be so dramatic and so funny? Everyone knows how frustrating Siri can be when looking for directions, but who would have thought that you could laugh about it? The same thing is true about gaining weight over the holidays—who knew? Actors from the Robson Ranch…
Generals, November 2025
Successful 4th Annual All Cancer Walk!
Nancy Thomas On Oct. 4 the Breast Cancer Support Group and Living Well Committee sponsored the 4th Annual All Cancer Walk. More than 150 walkers, adorable dogs, and several golf carts took part in the two-mile route. Some were dressed in costumes, some denoting who they were walking for or in remembrance of, and some…
September 2025, Features
RR Breast Cancer Support Group and the Living Well Committee Present 4th Annual All Cancer Walk and Raffle
Give cancer the boot! The 4th Annual All Cancer Walk and Raffle will be on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 9 a.m. at the clubhouse Veterans Circle. Registration is $30. Pre-register at the clubhouse on Sept. 22, 24, or 29 or Oct. 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for…
September 2025, Front Page
Third Annual Pink Fling Charity Dance
Tony Ross The Robson Ranch Big Swing’n Band Club presents the Third Annual Pink Fling Charity Dance in the fight against breast cancer in support of Women Rock on Friday, Oct. 3. Doors open early at 5:30 p.m., and the dance starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Robson Ranch clubhouse ballroom. Back by popular demand,…
September 2025, Features
Scammers Exploit Emotions: How Older Adults Can Stay a Step Ahead
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers don’t need to be smart—they just need to be good at manipulating emotions. Whether it’s fear, greed, loneliness, or even compassion, fraudsters are experts at pressing the right emotional buttons to override logic and rush victims into poor decisions. Older adults are often prime targets. These scams are…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Voices United Members and Significant Others Swing and Scramble Golf Style
La Donna Womochel This annual event allows individual members and guests to enjoy each other’s company with friendly fellowship during the nine-hole scramble. The weather was beautiful for our 3 p.m. shotgun start, and we finished playing in time for a delicious buffet dinner at the clubhouse. Janice Henson, Jan Mills, Valerie O’Neal, and Cynthia…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
A Great Walk in a Great Parade
La Donna Womochel Family and friends came together to ride, walk, and carry Voices United club banners in the 2024 RR 4th of July Parade! With enthusiasm, spirit, and smiles, all those involved waved their American flags to the crowd along the parade route. Those participating enjoyed a cart decorating party on July 3 in…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Tech Club
Steve Garvin The Tech Club general session was held on May 13 at 7 p.m. in the Creative Arts and Technology Center (9404 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton) in Room 104, and the topic was “Staying Safe on the Internet.” Club member Sherry Garvin shared her personal and professional experiences regarding best security practices while using…
April 2024, Generals
Do You Have a Safety Net?
Mary Ornberg The Safety Net program is based on a simple premise: A person who is alone (the Home Aloner) and wants the feeling of safety that comes with letting someone know they are okay by a text or phone call checks in daily or twice daily with a volunteer (the Safety Net person) who…