Linda Shannon-Hills Are you a new resident to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR)? Join us for an informational presentation on Wednesday, July 15, at the SBR Ranch House Sol Ballroom. Photos are at 2:30 p.m., and the presentation is at 3 p.m. You are invited to join us for the Newcomers Welcome Gathering to learn more about…
Sports, July 2026
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday,Sept. 8, at 3 p.m. Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day before the session! Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 24 people, so visit our website at.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve…
July 2026, Features
Embarrassment Is Always the Number One Answer
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Whenever we speak to a group, we sometimes ask those gathered the main reason why people do not report being the victim of a financial crime. In nearly 100 presentations over the past three years, the number one reason has always been the same: embarrassment. In a country where…
July 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Pizookie
David Zapatka Reader Kim Park wrote, “Recently at the Chop, Block and Brew restaurant, my server offered a pizookie for dessert. This word is a portmanteau, the very word you wrote about in the April issue. It is ‘pizza’ and ‘cookie’ put together to form one word, pizookie. I learned it originated at BJ’s Chicago…
July 2026, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Understanding Expectations When Improving Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Let me offer a piece of advice that can save you a lot of frustration and help you stay motivated on your journey to improvement. Anytime you take a lesson or begin working on a new skill, real improvement rarely happens immediately. In fact, it’s very common for your performance to…
July 2026, Sports
Pool Players of The Brooke vs SaddleBrooke Ranch Billiards Club
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) thanks the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Billiards Club, Jim Kauffman, and SBR’s billiards team for their pool table prowess, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Another big THANK YOU goes out to Tony “The Snake” Cardillo PPB’s Travel Team Captain for organizing this event. On May 30, 2026, the…
Sports, July 2026
2026 SBRMGA Ryder Cup East vs West
Dave Moretto The 2026 SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) Ryder Cup is officially in the books, and what a great competition it was! After the opening day of matches, the West Team held a narrow 15–12 lead over the East Team. Thursday’s Day 2 action saw the West Team continue their strong play, winning…
July 2026, Sports
SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball Action!
All right softball fans, your humble scribe is comin’ atcha with the latest and greatest (well, latest) in SaddleBrooke Senior softball action. Spring League Action Yeah, I know, it feels like summer. But it’s Spring league time. Spring leagues started up May 5 and run an 8–week season to the end of June. On Mondays,…
July 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Improve Your Pickleball Dinking Techniques
David Zapatka The dink is pickleball’s most nuanced shot, deceptively simple to learn, endlessly deep to master. While beginners treat it as a stopgap between rallies, advanced players weaponize it. Here’s how to transform your dinking game from passive to dominant. Elite dinks share three qualities. They land in the kitchen, stay low over the…
July 2026, Sports
DINKO de Mayo Tournament Brings Excitement and Community Spirit
Pam Steube The annual DINKO de Mayo Pickleball Tournament returned to SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club May 7–9, bringing three days of spirited competition, laughter, and community connection to the courts. This year’s tournament featured several new additions that added to both the excitement and social atmosphere of the event. A Round Robin day gave players…