David Zapatka While reading The Metaphysics of Ping Pong by Guido Mina Di Sospiro recently, I ran across this long sentence, “…I certainly didn’t suspect a number of things: that I’d be soundly beaten by my teenage son; that shortly thereafter I’d become obsessed with table tennis; that my obsession would fuel a grueling initiation…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Mark Your Calendars: The Best of Tucson Country Music—Live at the Ranch
Janelle Authur Want to hear and dance to some of the best country bands in Tucson—live—without leaving the Ranch? If the answer is “Yes,” then mark your calendars for the SBR Dance Club’s monthly Western dances. At its March 10 Western dance, the club announced the talented, popular bands scheduled through September 2023. The bands…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
All Aboard! National Park Club Fall Train Trip to Grand Canyon
Nancy Eisenstein The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) National Park Club is planning a train trip to visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon Oct. 3 through 6. Participants will drive or carpool to Williams, Ariz., on Tuesday, staying at the Grand Canyon Hotel for an included group dinner at the Fred Harvey Restaurant to meet…
Sports, April 2023
SBRMGA Match Play Tournament 2023
Tom Graham The 2023 SaddleBrooke Ranch Mens Golf Association (SBRMGA) Match Play event began Jan. 12, finishing at the beginning of March. This year we placed 86 members in the field. These were flighted generally within a few handicap strokes resulting in five flights plus the important Championship and Senior Championship flights requiring the member…
Sports, April 2023
Relishing Pickleball: The Overhead Smash
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, it’s time now to learn about the overhead smash after learning about lobbing the past few months. Mary Littlewood says the overhead smash is the most aggressive, offensive shot in all of pickleball. It’s usually hit off the…
Sports, April 2023
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, April 11, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…
Sports, April 2023
Niners ‘Red Hot Driver’ Scramble
Constance Garrison The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Lady Niners Club held their first “Game Day Play,” on Feb. 28 on the front nine. Team scores were based on the number of shots, using best ball, until the ball is holed. All drives were from either the Plum or Gold Tee. Hole number 3 was designated by…
Sports, April 2023
Let the Good Times Roll
Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch celebrating Mardi Gras (photo by Martin DeMatteis)
Sports, April 2023
Tennis Club Happenings
Kathleen Marshall Despite rain, cold, and wind there is never a dull moment at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA)! After six weeks of friendly competitive play and some nasty weather, winners of the Queen of the Court Tennis Social were crowned at a lovely brunch hosted by the event coordinator, Sue Cook (who was…
Sports, April 2023
Niners Enjoyed a Great Club Expo
Constance Garrison It was a successful day for all at the March 3 Club Expo! The Lady Niners set up a table using their new club colors: navy, white, and lime. Happily, we had numerous visitors and several new sign-ups!