Kristi Phillipps-LaVine Bringing Women Together at SaddleBrooke Ranch There is something special that happens when women gather with open hearts, warm smiles, and a desire to connect. On the third Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Ranch House Grill, we celebrate “Ladies Luncheon Unites Units 18—A, B, C.” It…
Patti Jo Lewis The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) is excited to announce Laura Gilchrist as the winner of our 2026 Del Sud Tournament, a two-day, eclectic event. Day one (Feb. 10) went off without a hitch. The weather was beautiful, the winds were calm, and Diana Walton was in the lead after the…
Nancy Worby The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club is excited to present a diverse selection of classes in April. With a range of offerings, there is something for everyone interested in exploring their artistic side. Please note that registration for classes is open exclusively to SBR Art Club members. If you would like to join…
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club Inducts Kelly McDonald Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to have inducted Kelly McDonald as a new member on Feb. 19. His Rotary journey, however, did not begin in Arizona. Kelly has been a Rotary International member since 2012, joining in Washington state at the invitation of the…
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, April 14, at 4 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 24 people. Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day before the session! Visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to…
SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) invites you to learn about tennis at the Ranch including traditional tennis and POP Tennis. All levels are welcome We sponsor activities such as: Organized play Interleague play Men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles Tournaments Tennis socials Tennis pro clinics SBRTA is made up of residents who enjoy the sport of…
Beth Cooper Hundreds and hundreds of books will be available! Come to the Oracle Public Library on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and choose from paperbacks, hardbacks, fiction, nonfiction, CDs, and DVDs for sale. From 2 to 3 p.m., you can “fill a bag with books” for only $5 (we supply the…
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…
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…
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…