Would you like to make great new friends? Explore fascinating locations in Arizona? Attend concerts or plays with a fun group? Participate in activities, such as book club or game night?
If yes, it is time for you to join the Red Mountain Ranch Social Club (RMRSC). You do not need to reside in Red Mountain Ranch to join the RMRSC.
Interested? Visit the Red Mountain Ranch Social Club website at rmrsc.com.
The social club meets on the second Thursday of the month from January through May and September through November. The meetings are from 9:30 to 11 a.m., and include entertaining educational programs.
Guests are welcome to attend meetings and do not need to pre-register. The meetings are held at the Red Mountain Ranch Country Club conference room, 6425 E. Teton Circle.
Leon Natker, executive director of the Mesa Historical Museum, will be the speaker at the May 9, 9:30 a.m. meeting. He is an archaeologist/anthropologist and an artist. Leon studied at Juilliard School of Music before embarking on a career, which took him across the United States, and eventually to Europe, to study and sing opera. Leon served as the executive director of Lyric Opera San Diego.
In 2011, Leon decided to pursue a new life in the world of museums. He acquired degrees in archaeology from Eastern New Mexico University and in museum studies from the University of New Mexico.
His museum positions have included collections management and co-curation of exhibits at the Maxwell Museum, Blackwater Draw and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, in Santa Fe. He is a published author and lecturer in archaeology of the Southwest.
The topic for Leon’s presentation will focus on the current exhibit at the Mesa Historical Museum, Gizmos, Gadgets and Greatness: Technologies that Built Mesa.
The presentation will describe how technology helped to make Mesa a cutting-edge town even though it was a very rural community.
Originally established in the 1940s, the Mesa Historical Museum was incorporated in 1966 by citizens concerned about the preservation of Mesa’s rich history. The museum operates out of the Old Lehi School, built in 1914 and located at 2345 N. Horne, Mesa.
At the April RMRSC meeting, the speaker was Sandy Cowen, founder of My Life in Order.
Sandy presented do-it-yourself tips for maximizing the value of one’s estate, preserving family memories and articulating final wishes.
She shared that while most people have the financial and legal aspects of their estate handled, few people have the personal piece in order. My Life in Order techniques help individuals organize their estate, so the family isn’t left trying to piece everything together when they should be allowed to grieve and celebrate a life.
The presentation included ideas of how to develop and document a detailed personal property inventory, distribution of assets, memories and final wishes. The seminar was not depressing, but rather provided useful information for creative ways to capture a lifetime of memories and record one’s wishes for the future.
You may contact Sandy Cowan via her website at mylifeinorder.me.
Red Mountain Ranch Social Club
In addition to the educational meetings, members of the RMRSC enjoy a variety of activities and events, including game nights, book club, theatre events, concerts, museum trips, parties and dining out together. Members may participate in as many activities as they desire.
The mission of RMRSC is to promote the social and cultural growth of its members; to engage in educational outreach; to encourage mental and physical health; and to facilitate community involvement for the benefit of society.
For further information regarding the Red Mountain Ranch Social Club, go to the website at rmrsc.com.