Johnny Henson, Professor Pool One of the most common and most misunderstood performance killers in billiards is the failure to separate practice mode from playing mode. This is where analysis paralysis lives, and where many players unknowingly sabotage their own ability. Analysis paralysis occurs when practice-mode thinking leaks into performance-mode execution. Instead of allowing trained…
April 2026, Sports
Great Doubles Starts with Great Feet
Kathie Marshall Why smart footwork—not power—wins points in senior doubles. In senior doubles tennis, power fades—but positioning and reducing errors wins. Footwork is not simply a physical skill in senior doubles—it is an essential part of the game. Efficient movement becomes more critical as we age. Quick recovery steps, intelligent positioning, and economical movement allow…
April 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Playing in the Wind
David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…
April 2026, Sports
SBR Bocce Club Winter League Champions
Marty Knezovich, SBRBC Vice President The SaddleBrooke Ranch Bocce Club (SBRBC) Winter League playoff matches were played on March 2, 3, and 4. Only the top 12 teams out of a field of 40 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Pallino Pals team, captain Bernie Kembitzky, edged out the Rocking Rollers team, captain Tim Broderick,…
April 2026, Clubs & Classes
The British Club at the Canyon’s Crown Restaurant & Pub
Mary (Twink) Gates The British Club gathered on the afternoon of Feb. 18 at Canyon’s Crown Restaurant & Pub for a lively and laughter-filled get-together in true British fashion. Twenty-seven members attended, with new faces warmly welcomed and longstanding members enthusiastically joining in the fun. The room buzzed with animated conversation as everyone took part…
April 2026, Clubs & Classes
Conservative/Republican Organization News
Nancy Borcalli Join us on Wednesday, April 8, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Sol Ballroom for our next meeting. Guest Speakers Juan Ciscomani, Candidate for U.S. Congress (CD 6). Juan grew up in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. Juan graduated from Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. Juan’s professional…
April 2026, Clubs & Classes
Paper Crafters Member Spotlight: Barb Warnell
Nichole Lawhon Introducing our second member spotlight of 2026, Barb Warnell. Throughout the year we will be focusing on SBR Paper Crafters members to share how paper crafting is important to them. Prior to moving from Winter Park, Colo., to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) in 2016, Barb looked at seven active adult communities. She wintered in…
April 2026, Clubs & Classes
SBR Mudslingers Wheel Throwing Workshop
Sue Fetters John Backes, an expert in wheel throwing at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) pottery studio, is teaching a workshop sharing his expertise. His workshops are designed to guide members through the technical process of “throwing” clay—transforming a raw lump of earth into functional or decorative creations. John focuses on the mechanics of the wheel,…
April 2026, Clubs & Classes
Mudslingers Create 110 Bowls for Charity
Sue Fetters The Mudslingers Pottery Club and once again turned their creative talent into a lifeline for the Tucson community by donating 110 handcrafted bowls to the Interfaith Community Services (ICS). Each year the Mudslingers contribute bowls to the organization’s Empty Bowls fundraiser. Participants can use the bowls for soup and bread and then take…
April 2026, Clubs & Classes
Mudslingers Class on Lidded Box Construction
Sue Fetters Larry Kosiba offered a class on lidded box construction to students of all skill levels at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) pottery studio. Participants learned the step-by-step process of building both the base and a matching lid. The class focused on the technical skill of making sure the lid fits perfectly. Larry guided the…