David Zapatka We’ve all heard the saying, “Pickleball is won at the net.” What does this mean? Honing your skills around the non-volley zone (kitchen) can improve your play and results. Here are a few key points: 1. It all starts with hitting a deep serve, putting the opponents in a position where it’s tougher…
May 2025, Sports
Senior Softball Action!
King Mitchell Jr. Well SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Senior Softball fans, here’s the latest (as of March 26) in the action-packed world of SB softball. Ranchers Welcome! Yeah, all you Ranchers, in case you didn’t know, are welcome to come on down to the SaddleBrooke softball field, check it all out and, if you’re feeling…
May 2025, Sports
Putters March Highlights
Pat Albu While our crazy Arizona spring weather seemed to be changing by the hour, the Ranchette Putters were able to play four times in March. Here are the statistics revealing our top putters for the month! March Gross Average Winners Lowest: Nancy Tagge, 35.75 Second: Norma Tanner, 37.00 Third (tie): Joyce Cox and Roxanne…
May 2025, Sports
Bocce Club Winter League Champions
Marty Knezovich The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Bocce Club Fall League playoff matches were played on March 3 through 6. Only the top 12 teams out of a field of 32 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Holy Rollers team, captain Jim Foley, edged out the Honor Rollers team, captain John Murphy, for the championship. The…
Clubs & Classes, May 2025
Conservative/Republican Club News
Nancy Borcalli Please note the meeting date has changed to the last Thursday in May: May 29, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Sol Ballroom. Guest Speaker—April Smith We are pleased to welcome April Smith as our Guest Speaker in May. April has been with The Arizona Free Enterprise Club for three years, and…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Hosts Visit from Congressional Candidate
M.C. Nelson On March 18, the Democratic Club hosted a visit from JoAnna Mendoza, candidate for Arizona Congressional District 6. JoAnna is a proud mom, retired Marine, and native Arizonan. She discussed her humble rural beginnings, her various jobs (a retired Drill Instructor) in the military, and her work as a congressional staffer to former…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Republican GOP Club Hosts Sheriff Ross Teeple and County Supervisor Jeffrey McClure
Barry J. Brunetto We are pleased to announce our guest speakers who will be joining us on May 21. Sheriff Ross Teeple, Pinal County Sheriff. This is an opportunity to listen to our newly elected Sheriff as he outlines his objectives and plans. Jeffrey McClure, Pinal County Supervisor—District 4 Vice-Chairman. Mr. McClure will share his…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Exploring and Experimenting with Watercolor Resources Workshop June 25
Erin Newman The Exploring and Experimenting with Watercolor Resources workshop with instructor Liz Iverson will give you an opportunity to try out different types of watercolor media and create a beautiful project of your choosing. Think water-media such as gouache, Hydra liquid watercolors, Caran D’ache watercolor crayons, different brands of watercolor pencils, several brands and…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Let’s Make a Faux Marble Box!
Erin Newman Join artist Kathie Scrimgeour for a hands-on gel printing class where she will guide you step by step through the process of creating stunning, marble-like papers using a gel plate. You’ll explore various color combinations, layering techniques, and textural effects to achieve beautiful, one-of-a-kind papers. Once you’ve mastered your marbled designs, you’ll be…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Watercolor a Roadrunner Class on May 19
Erin Newman The SBR Art Club is bringing another watercolor instructor to our club. Learn to enjoy watercolors while creating a realistic roadrunner. Come learn basic techniques that will help the beginner and the experienced painter. Tracy Holmes is a beautiful watercolor artist. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in ceramics.…