David Zapatka The ESPY Awards, or Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, are an annual American awards show produced by ESPN that recognizes individual and team athletic achievements and other sports-related performances. The awards are presented for achievements during the calendar year preceding the ceremony. Has pickleball ever been recognized in the ESPY Awards ceremony?…
Sports, September 2025
SBRMGA Match Play Tournament
Andy Bolland The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) held their Match Play Tournament over 36 holes—18 played on July 17 and 18 played on July 24. A total of 64 golfers, divided into four different flights of 16, participated in the event. After day one, eight golfers in each flight advanced to the winners…
September 2025, Sports
SBR Women’s Golf Association News
Char Burrill It has been a quiet month for golf, although the women of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) have maintained their weekly league play despite our warm temperatures. We are looking forward to the cooler temperatures on the way as we prepare for the three remaining tournaments of the year. In early…
Sports, September 2025
SBR Men’s Golf Association 2025 Bubba Hawkins Tournament
Andy Bolland On July 21, 84 SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) golfers comprising 42 coed pairs participated in the SBRMGA’s second annual Bubba Hawkins tournament on the links at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Eric Taylor and Nandita Shah claimed a two-stroke win in the best ball tournament, finishing with an impressive score of 10 under par…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Why Focus on Fusing?
Claudia Knauss Most of us are familiar with stained glass, having seen beautiful windows in cathedrals, city halls, and even prestigious homes. Translucent qualities in stained glass can result in glimmering light that changes throughout the day. In stained glass, colored pieces are held together by strips of lead soldered and shaped to fit around…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Conservative/Republican Club News
Nancy Borcalli The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Conservatives In Action General Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 25, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom. Everyone is welcome. Join us as we welcome our guest speakers. Rodney Glassman, 2026 Candidate for Arizona Attorney General Rodney believes Arizona needs an Attorney General that will work…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Republican GOP Club Hosts Kevin Thompson and Nick Myers
Barry J. Brunetto We are honored to announce our guest speakers for our Sept. 17 meeting: Kevin Thompson, Chair, and Nick Myers, Vice Chair, of the Arizona Corporation Commission. The Arizona Corporation Commission ensures safe, reliable, and affordable utility services, supports business growth, modernizes government operations, and enforces ethical standards in securities. Its five elected…
September 2025
Rotary Club – September 2025
Buon Appetito! Fun With Rotarians Barbara Barr Bengen In a recent study, Rotary International learned that the No. 1 reason why people join Rotary is to contribute to service projects and make a difference. Furthermore, the research indicated that the No. 1 reason why people stay in Rotary is for socialization and friendships. Thus, the…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Rainbow Rotary: A New Club on a Bold Mission of Inclusion and Impact
Chad Denson In November 2024, a bold new chapter in Southern Arizona’s civic landscape began: the Rainbow Rotary Club was officially chartered as the sixth LGBTQ-focused chapter in the world under Rotary International. In less than a year, we’ve already proven that small clubs can spark big change—both locally and globally. Founded with a vision…
Clubs & Classes, September 2025
Art Club Classes – September 2025
Art Club Class Registration You must be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an Art Club account on Club Express to register for Art Club Classes. Current Members: Log into your account that you have established on Club Express. Click on the class under Upcoming Events. This will take you to the…