Debora Witten Kara Petersen rents the pickleball machine when she is unable to drill with her pickleball friends. Set the speed and direction, and the pickleball machine almost makes it appear as if you are playing singles in pickleball.
December 2023, Sports
SBR Tennis Association ‘POPATEERS’
Deb McGiboney POP is HOT at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association. Come join the POPATEERS on Thursday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. on court 6 and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on courts 5 and 6. Whether you are new to POP Tennis or an active POP player, we welcome all players. If…
December 2023, Sports
Divas Celebrate Halloween on the Pickleball Courts
Debora Witten Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch had their Halloween Party and despite the wind, were able to play pickleball and enjoy cupcakes by Jeanne Nordstrom—they were incredible! And, yes, the ladies play as good as they dress up! (Photo by Steve Bellinger)
December 2023, Sports
Funday Monday Golf Ladies Spooky Halloween Party
Constance Garrison The Funday Monday Golf Ladies held their annual Halloween Party at the home of Connie Garrison and co-hosted by Linda Zoellner. It was a very spooky night, as everyone was required to enter the house wearing a scary mask. After the ladies obtained an adult beverage, we all voted for the best mask.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Shake Your Noodle!
Debora Witten Cathy Lair conducts a water aerobics class on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 8 a.m. The water aerobic intensity utilizes the noodle. The women get a great workout and have fun at the same time.
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Wines of the World Festival
Lorraine Smith The Sol Ballroom was packed the evening of Oct. 16 for the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Wine Club’s yearly gala. This event offered a worldly wine-tasting experience, where members indulged in the vintages of France, South Africa, Chile, Portugal, Mexico, Sicily, and Walla Walla, Wash. The festival was set against the picturesque backdrop of SaddleBrooke…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Tech Club Classes and Activities—Join Us!
Jeff Kaczmarek Summer has ended and we are into the beautiful Arizona autumn season. With that comes our fall lineup of classes and events for the SBR Technology Club. You can register for any of our classes via our website: www.sbrtechnology.club. Here is our fall lineup at the moment: * Nov. 29, 1 p.m.—Understanding and Modifying Color with…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
New Art Class: Plein Air Pastel Painting
Dale R. Farland “What is plein air painting?” It is the technique of painting outdoors on location. This method contrasts with studio painting or academic rules that might create a predetermined look. SaddleBrooke Ranch resident Pat Duncan is the instructor for these four sessions, which will take place on four consecutive Thursdays starting Jan. 4,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Fun with PanPastels!
Erin Newman Come and learn about PanPastels: a new, fun, portable, versatile, erasable, easy-to-use, and very forgiving medium! You will feel you are drawing and painting at the same time! You will learn what they are and the techniques and tools you can use with them. How to use them with other media will also…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
2024 Membership for Art Club Is Available Now
Dale Farland Even with the holidays around the corner, it is not too soon to be thinking about renewing your SBR Art Club membership or becoming a new member of the Art Club. The 2024 Membership Form can be located on GroupWorks on the Art Club site under the “About” tab. The annual membership fee…