Carol Beeley and Paula Burns Ranchette Putters opened the year in impressive fashion, hitting the greens with energy, accuracy, and a growing roster. With 166 members now part of the club, January proved to be a standout month packed with great scores and remarkable consistency on the putting green. The competition was tight, but several…
On Feb. 3, a group of volunteers from OVCN@The Ranch joined many other volunteers at the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene to pack meals for hungry children living in third world countries. Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) partners with organizations around the world to reach undernourished children. They donate meals to an exceptional network…
Janelle Authur As Country music and dancing becomes increasingly popular nationwide, interest is also growing at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Dance lessons fill up quickly and the monthly Western dances consistently sell out, with dancers showing off their new dance skills on the expanded Sol Ballroom dance floor. The SBR Social Dance Club began offering monthly…
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…
King Mitchell Well softball readers, whaddya do during Christmas break when there’s no softball action to get the blood pumping and the heart racing? Yes, I know, sit on your duff, watch football, and eat Christmas cookies. No! Think about softball, NATCH! Well …. that’s what I did. As I write this it’s Jan. 26…
David Zapatka Have you noticed how often people are hitting lobs these days or is it just me? Think SMASH! The overhead smash is one of the most satisfying and effective shots in pickleball. When executed well, it can end a rally immediately or put your opponents on the defensive. However, many players struggle with…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Whether you’re standing behind a firearm or leaning over a pool table, the act of “taking a shot” has more in common than most people realize. Both activities require discipline, alignment, body control, and mental focus. However, the most revealing similarity lies in the reasons people miss their shots. In both…
Karl Knight The men’s pool competition within the Tucson Senior Olympics festival was held over two days (Jan. 20 and 21) at Pockets Pool Hall in downtown Tucson. Players came from all over the Tucson area ranging from Casa Grande in the North to Sierra Vista in the South. More than 100 players in total…
Karen Daly Peltier The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Ranch Roots Genealogy Club is proud to welcome Rich Schlesinger from the Southern Arizona Jewish Genealogical Society (SAJGS), as the presenter at the March general meeting. Mr. Schlesinger’s presentation will focus on how best to research ancestors of Jewish heritage, as well as provide information as to how…
Spotlight on Mary Thompson—SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Joyce Wainscott The little engine that could—also known as Mary Thompson—has chugged uphill her entire life. A founding member of SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary, Mary was born in Rochester, N.Y., where winter builds character and grit comes standard. Mary grew up in a small apartment filled with love. Money was…