David Zapatka We have learned the importance of the 3rd shot drop and that the receiving team has the initial advantage in the rally. The question now becomes, what does the receiving team need to do to maintain their advantage? Court positioning is vital as you prepare for the 4th shot. Only the player receiving…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Glasshoppers Cut Glass
Debora Witten Kathy Adis (left) and Marilyn Erdei (right) of the Glasshoppers club are using a tile saw to cold work glass. This is done to cut glass that is too thick to be cut using typical methods.
July 2024, Sports
Dinking Divas Celebrate Memorial Day
The Dinking Divas donned red, white, and blue in recognition of Memorial Day for their pickleball play.
July 2024, Sports
Resilience
Tim Malone, SaddleBrooke Ranch Resident and Softball Player Resilience plays a significant role in all of our lives. It’s not just a personality trait, but a set of actions, behaviors, and thoughts that can be developed and nurtured over time. Examples of resilience may include a positive attitude, effective coping skills, healthy thinking, hobbies, and…
Sports, July 2024
Ranchette Putters Sponsors
Pat Albu Since 2017, the Ranchette Putters have been fortunate to have a group of dedicated sponsors who help to underwrite our many social events, including tournaments with other clubs and “Friends and Family” tournaments. Our first sponsors were the well-known real estate team and SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents Leslie and Les Brown of the…
July 2024, Sports
Bocce Club Spring League Champions
Marty Knezovich, SBRBC Competition Director The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Bocce Club Spring League playoff matches were played May 28 through 30. Only the top eight teams out of a field of 38 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Ballz & Dollz team, captain Rich Rogers, qualified for the playoffs. The Ballz & Dollz team edged…
July 2024, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Improving Your Stance Can Greatly Improve Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Most players struggle to improve their billiard game. They overlook the importance of the stance. I would say that no two players stand the same way at the table. Their personal preference and also their unique physical characteristics can influence a player’s stance. Some goals that you should have when developing…
July 2024, Sports
USTA World Tennis Number Tournament at the Ranch
Kathie Marshall With the leadership and experience of two United States Tennis Association (USTA) social representatives, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) hosted the first USTA World Tennis Number tournament that took place here at the Ranch on May 11. Thirty-six players entered the tournament, with half of those living outside the Ranch, and some…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Art Club Classes – July 2024
Art Club Offering Intermediate Watercolor Painting in July Debby Felzien The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club is excited to bring back Karen Brungardt for another series of classes in watercolor! You may have seen Karen’s artwork displayed at Absolutely Art Gallery in Catalina, as well as the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild gallery on Broadway. She…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Rotary and Neighbors Help Others
Barbara Barr Bengen, Joe Guyton, and Bill Demeroutis Can you imagine trying to escape a house fire and having to drop your infant son from a second story window to the arms of a person down below. That’s what happened to the mother of the Mullineux family of five who just lost their Oracle home…