David Zapatka Summer is coming and the sun is out. The sun is beautiful, but it’s also a genuine challenge on the pickleball court. We love playing in it and we occasionally curse it while squinting into a lob we’ve completely lost. Playing pickleball in the sun is a complicated relationship. You need a strategy.…
Tag: Community
May 2026, Sports
Storm Soaks Courts, Bocce Community Steps Up to Save Game Day
Lorraine Wilson When a powerful storm swept through the area on the evening of April 15, it didn’t just cancel the 6 p.m. matches—it left the bocce courts drenched and on the brink of shutting down play for the following day. With more than half an inch of rain falling in a short time, conditions…
May 2026, Religion
Robson Ranch Catholic Community
Cris Thompson The first prayer we learn as Catholic children is the Sign of the Cross, which acknowledges one of the great mysteries of our faith: the belief in One God in Three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We often hear about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, or with God the Father, but…
April 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Playing in the Wind
David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…
April 2026, Clubs & Classes
African American Social Group
Jackie Ford Lanell Jackson, a Robson Ranch resident, in the second row wearing a white cowgirl hat, celebrated her 75th birthday on March 7 with family and friends. Pictured with her are members of the African American Social Group. (Photo by Joshua Smith of Godspeed Rentals)
April 2026, Religion
Greatest Opportunity
Pastor Tony Jeffrey We have been discussing an article by Dr. Jim Dension, founder of Denison ministries entitled, “Our Greatest Threat Is Our Greatest Opportunity. He states, “Our greatest threat comes not from finite and frail humans but from an infinite and omnipotent God. If our nation faces His wrathful judgment, our future is over,…
April 2026, Religion
Robson Ranch Catholic Community
Cris Thompson The Book of Revelation is arguably the most intriguing book in the Bible. Many Protestants regard it as an end of the world story, and various interpretations have been presented in popular books and movies. Speaker Dennis Pettit shared thought-provoking insights that reflect Catholic teaching in his talk “The Book of Revelation –…
April 2026, Features
Welcome New Neighbors
Robson Ranch welcomes the following new homeowners to the Ranch: Henry and Heidi Alexander, Kenneth and Linda Anderson, Don and Jane Bush, George Campbell, Charles and Helen Clark, Robert and Cynthia Connolly, Glenn Devine, David and Ellen Diefendorf, Gregory and Margaret Helland, Steven and Christina Hodack, Kenneth Hughes, Thomas and Donna Jones, Keith and Gina…
Clubs & Classes, March 2026
We Bring the Candidates, You Bring the Vote!
Julie Greenawalt, Robson Ranch Republican Club Communications Primary season, the “first lap” of the election year, at Robson Ranch has grown into something more: an opportunity for neighbors to learn, engage, and see their local candidates up close. Over the past several weeks, the Robson Ranch Republican Club has worked diligently to create five forums…
Generals, March 2026
Welcome New Neighbors
Robson Ranch welcomes the following new homeowners to the Ranch: Elias Aleuanlli and Maria Mettifogo, Daniel and Jacquinta Ball, Glenn and Meridith Devine, Kurt and Traci Eisenmann, Linda Mitchell and Steve Loecher, Ricardo and Julie Skaff, Donald and Suzanna Smith, and Jon and Glenda Trachte.