David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn about the selection for the third and fourth shots of a rally. Third Shot: Serving Team “The third shot of any rally—a shot hit by the serving team—determines which doubles team will gain the…
August 2023, Sports
Ranchette Putters Monthly Awards
The following members were recognized for their fantastic putting skills for the months of May and June. May Awards Lowest Gross Average: Mary Schlachter, 36.333 Second Lowest Gross Average: Linda Nobel and Mary Anderson, 37.250 Third Lowest Gross Average: Jean Sticha, 37.333 Lowest Net Average: Debra Van Tassel, 34.400 Second Lowest Net Average: Elizabeth Larson,…
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
Line Dance Party a Big Success!
Charles Hendryx On June 23 at the Ranch House Ballroom, SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) line dancers hosted a line dance party. More than 70 dancers came from Voyager Line Dance at Voyager RV Resort, Sunliners Line Dance at Oro Valley Sun City, SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and as walk-ins. For example, Vail, Ariz., had a dance instructor attend and…
August 2023, Sports
Ranchette Putters Couples Event
A Couples Event was hosted by the Ranchette Putters for their members. This was a fun time for the members to show off their putting skills. Lots of laughter was the highlight of the event, as several couples displayed their unique styles of putting. Several awards were handed out as the Putters gathered at Ed’s…
August 2023, Sports
The Twilight Starlight Ladies
Beth Cooper, Karen Bellinger, Mary Schneck, and Debora Witten beat the heat on the pickleball courts by playing when the stars are out and not the sun! (Photo by David First)
August 2023, Sports
Lady Niners Contribute to the Junior Golf Association of Arizona
Constance Garrison “Competing in the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Chambers Bay was a lifetime experience. Without the financial help of the JGAA foundation, playing in the event would not have been possible,” says a high school junior at Scottsdale Christian. This is just one of many success stories this year from junior girl golfers in Arizona.…
Front Page, August 2023
Nature’s Way: Finding Your Way with the Fishhook Barrel Cactus
Gerald Tietje Have you ever wondered what those barrel-looking cacti leaning to one side in the desert might be called? It’s the fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni). It flourishes in southwestern Arizona, southern New Mexico, western Texas and northern Sonora, Mexico. Generally, these cacti are cylindrical in shape, 3 to 4 feet tall and 2…
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
Food Bank Donation by Elks Lodge 2815
Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge 2815 had a month-long food drive focused on canned tomatoes. Elk Lodge members donated 323 pounds of product to the Impact Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Pictured are Jan Trudeau, community activities chairperson, and Cody Wilkinson, Impact Food Bank coordinator.
August 2023, Clubs & Classes
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Sweeps District Awards
Barbara Barr Bengen At the 2023 District 5500 Awards held in Tucson on June 25, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke cleaned up on awards. While we have always been an award-winning club, this year, under the leadership of President Gordon Wainwright, was exceptional. Incoming president John Ozust and his wife, Monica, picked up the club’s…
August 2023, Sports
2nd Annual Bocce Club Hot Shots Tournament
Bob Townsend On June 7 the SBR Bocce Club held its 2nd Annual Member “Hot Shots” Tournament at the SBR Bocce courts. The 45 participants enjoyed a hot dog or hamburger and chips from Ed’s Dogs and then participated in a head’s up competition where participants rolled bocce balls in an attempt to get inside a…