Mary (Twink) Gates It was a trip down memory lane when 16 members of the British Club met at the Desert View Performing Arts Center (DVPAC), here in SaddleBrooke on April 30 at 6:30 p.m. for a brilliant performance of Britain’s Finest. The Tribute band did not let us down, playing wonderful songs such as…
May 2025, Front Page
Pizza and POP
Kathie Marshall POP Tennis, what is it? Why play POP Tennis? Just how does it differ from regular tennis or pickleball? You may think it is a new sport, but POP Tennis is a century old paddle sport that until recently was called “paddle tennis.” It was rebranded as POP Tennis in 2015. POP Tennis…
May 2025, Front Page
Unit 8A Celebrates Nine Years of Happy Hours!
Janelle Authur On March 14, 49 Unit 8Ar’s answered the call to “Let’s Get Together for a Good Time,” gathering in the Sol Ballroom for another milestone celebration. The milestone? The Unit’s unbroken streak of nine years of monthly Happy Hours! In March 2016, Unit residents gathered at the Bistro for their first monthly Happy…
May 2025, Front Page
The Renegades Are State Champions!
Debora Witten The SaddleBrooke Ranch Renegades are the brainchild of Marlon Gorden. The group consists of two pickleball teams, 3.0 Men 50+ and 3.0 Men 65+. Most members played on both teams. The 50+ team, captained by Marlon Gorden and led by star player Lee Brown, finished with a southern region record of 6 wins…
May 2025, Front Page
Wellness Roundup: Inflammation and the Fountain of Youth
Linda Shannon-Hills, SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors Join the May Wellness Roundup for a simple but sustainable talk on long-term health “Inflammation and the Fountain of Youth” with our speaker, Sarah Duke, RD, on Friday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m. in La Mesa/Montana room located in La Hacienda Club. Sarah’s talk will focus on: * What…
May 2025, Front Page
What Is Neighbors Helping Neighbors?
Linda Shannon-Hills Here at the Ranch, we know that some of our neighbors may need additional assistance from time to time. One of the great things about living in a community like ours is the way we can look out for one another. That is what SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors is all about, helping our…
May 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: We All Need to Focus More on Sportsmanship While Competing
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool I am a very competitive person, and because of this I am very serious and intense when I am competing. Over the years I have been told by people that I am one of the most competitive people they have ever met. Because I am aware of this, I have always…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Living Retired: ‘Hear This. I SAID HEAR THIS!’
Gary Chalk Did you hear March 3 was National Hearing Day? I said, DID YOU HEAR MARCH 3 WAS NATIONAL HEARING DAY? If you are Living Retired, you likely have a hearing issue. That’s because hearing loss ranks up there with hobbling around on achy wobbly knees and dreading early onset toenail fungus! The first…
Sports, May 2025
SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association News
Char Burrill What a busy month it has been for the women of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA). SBRWGA has held two tournaments and enjoyed many days of regular league play since the last newsletter deadline! Our time on the golf course has created many opportunities for camaraderie and friendly competition. President’s Cup…
May 2025, Features
Newcomer’s Welcome Gathering June 4
Linda Shannon-Hills Are you a new resident to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR)? Join us for an informational presentation on Wednesday, June 4, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the SBR Ranch House Sol Ballroom. You are invited to join us for the Newcomers Welcome Gathering to learn more about the SaddleBrooke Ranch community and other things…