Lorie Stockton The Nov. 9 Voices United meeting was a “two-fer” on the topic of healthy aging. In the morning, 14 members walked over 3,000 steps (about 1.5 miles), burning nearly 100 calories each. This was an enjoyable warmup for our healthy aging presentation. We met again at 11:30 a.m. at the clubhouse for fellowship…
Tag: Community
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Women Sharing Hope Introduces Its 14th Ministry: I Have a Friend
Women Sharing Hope is thrilled to announce the launch of its 14th ministry, I Have a Friend, dedicated to reaching out to homebound Robson Ranch residents who may feel isolated and yearn for connection. This ministry focuses on fostering meaningful friendships and uplifting the spirits of women who, due to physical limitations, cannot actively participate…
December 2024, Religion
Robson Ranch Catholic Community
Gayle Olson The Robson Ranch Catholic Community met on Nov. 12 with a presentation given by retired Navy Vice Admiral Charles W. Moore, Jr., and his wife Linda on the making of a saint. Vice Admiral Moore and Linda relayed the story of her sister Lydia and the journey she experienced on the recovery of…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Generosity Fuels Woodshop Community
Lorraine Wilson Amid the buzz of saws and hum of drills, the Robson Ranch Woodworkers Club stands as a testament to more than just craftsmanship—it’s a reflection of generosity. Behind the finished projects and expertly repaired furniture lies a network of individuals who give freely of their time, expertise, and resources. Their selflessness has helped…
Sports, October 2024
Relishing Pickleball: Lobs and Angles
David Zapatka The lob is alive and well. Watch any of the stronger players and you’ll see they all use the lob as a weapon. Why do lobs work? They catch the opponents off guard. Many opponents don’t deal well with the unexpected lob. They sometimes panic or don’t use proper footwork to get to…
October 2024, Religion
Catholic Community September Meeting Highlights
Marion Napurano The Robson Ranch Catholic Community held its first meeting of the 2024-25, September through May, season on Sept. 10 in the clubhouse. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Brett Paxton. Rita Paxton and Gayle Olsen then covered information regarding upcoming faith sharing groups, Oktoberfest, Christmas Outreach for Our Daily Bread, and…
October 2024, Religion
Seeds of Grace
Linda Buishas How many thoughts do you think each day? Just one Google search led me to a study that suggests we have over 6,000 thoughts during our waking hours. But wouldn’t the more relevant question be, what are we thinking about? My thoughts often follow a figurative “rabbit trail,” sometimes leading to enlightenment or…
October 2024, Religion
Tyranny of the Urgent
Ed Jones “Now!” “Now!” is the demand of the urgent. Like your phone ringing. The dishes in the sink. Clothes to be washed. The yard that needs to be mowed. One more thing to finish at the office before heading home. “Now!” To which a lot of us dutifully respond with a “Yes!” Recently, I…
September 2024, Clubs & Classes
Mission Accepted by Sassy Stampers
Cherlyn Conway The scorching heat index had Stampers fleeing in search of cooler temperatures in Room 104 of the CATC for the August meeting. The business side of the meeting was packed full of information before we got to the fun stuff of learning new techniques and making a new card. Our project lead for…
September 2024, Front Page
Bocce Summer Season Wraps Up
Lorraine Wilson, Club Publicity Twenty-three teams competed in the summer bocce season. Play-offs were played the week of July 22, and the finalists for the play-offs were Pallino Posse, Pallino and Potters, and Mac N Boccese from the Avigliano Division; Bocce-Lism, Veni Vici Bocce, and Latte Bocce from the San Cataldo Division; and Gelatos, Grab…