Cris Thompson For many, one of the challenges of Catholic life is discernment: figuring out what God wants us to do, what path to take. It can become even more complicated for a couple, as speakers Deacon Mike and Anna Betancourt shared with attendees of the March 11 meeting of the RR Catholic Community. Mike…
Chris Corbitt On Dec. 10 hostess and host extraordinaries Lorraine and Steve Hecker opened their home for the third annual Christmas gathering of Silver Rock Way residents. We shared holiday fellowship, met new neighbors, and renewed neighborhood acquaintances. Each household brought an appetizer or dessert and beverage of choice. It was a great way to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…