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…
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…
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…
Elaine Kushmaul On a hot summer night in August, 14 members of Voices United gathered to discuss the book Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom, by Ilyon Woo. The book is the true adventure of Ellen and William Craft, a couple who escaped slavery in plain sight by disguising Ellen…
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…
Vicki Baker Robson Ranch is situated on the once-open Texas prairie. Today, there’s no sagebrush tumbling down dusty streets, horses aren’t the main mode of transportation, and longhorn cattle don’t roam freely in open pastures. What Robson Ranch does have is a diverse community, a colorful mosaic of people of differing backgrounds, ethnicities, nationalities, races,…