King Mitchell (AKA Mitch) That’s right fellow softballers, your intrepid reporter is BACK after bouts of pneumonia and the “little c” (covid) back-to-back! Whew. Well all that caused me to miss our Veterans Day Tournament on Nov. 12. But I’m told the games were humdingers and some 200 or so fans showed up to enjoy…
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Sports, January 2023
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll need for pickleball: *…
Sports, January 2023
SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters Holds Quarterly Awards Breakfast
Scott Baker The SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters held its third Quarterly Awards Breakfast at the Agave Lounge on Nov. 3. More than 50 members showed up for the breakfast and award presentations. The following awards were presented for Lowest Average Gross Scores: 1st place—Dave Rutowski, 2nd place—Bruce Anderson, 3rd place—Dave Gartner. For Lowest Average Net Scores:…
Sports, January 2023
Lady Niners ‘Decked the Patio’ with Lots of Jollies!
Constance Garrison The Lady Niners enjoyed their first social event as a new charter club on the Ranch Grill Patio on Dec. 9. There was a no-host bar and lots of mingling with old friends and meeting new members. Approximately 50 ladies attended, and the holiday spirit was in the air with many “ugly” Christmas…
Sports, January 2023
Resident Helps Dinking Divas in Food and Pet Food Drive
Debora Witten Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch wish to thank resident Lynn Baker for his help and donations during the food and pet food drive. From start to finish, Lynn graciously assisted. The Dinking Divas needed frames for their event signs. Lynn offered his “open house” sign posts to be used as a backdrop for the signs…
Sports, January 2023
Golf Cars of AZ Addresses Putters
Camille Esterman After a recent session on the SBR green, Susie Morrell, Ranchette Putters VP, introduced Kiara Lange and David Conniff from Golf Cars of Arizona. Members welcomed these representatives of a Gold Level sponsor and were surprised to learn that their firm sells M2S electric bikes, along with new Club Cars and used/reconditioned golf…
Sports, January 2023
SBRWGA 2022 Member/Member Tournament Results
On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) ladies paired up for the annual Member/Member tournament. Sponsored by Kim Tucker, M.D., the field of 68 ladies found some sunshine and low scores. For this two-person team tournament, the scoring was recorded with one net best ball on each hole. There was one…
Sports, January 2023
SBRWGA Awards Most Improved Player for 2022
In late December 2022, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) announced that Diana Walton was the winner of the “Most Improved Golfer”award for the past year. When Diana started playing golf on Jan. 1, 2022, her handicap index was 17.5. Over the course of the year, Diana worked hard to improve her game, which…
Sports, January 2023
Pickleball Lessons with Mike Owens
Debora Witten Mike Owens of SaddleBrooke has begun coaching pickleball players at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Mike can teach individual lessons or a group of two, three, or four players. He offers lessons to players of all levels. Mike is USPTA Pickleball-certified. Prior to retirement he spent 40 years working in the tennis business. To schedule a…
Sports, January 2023
Dinking Divas Celebrate the Holidays
Dinking Divas pickleball players of SaddleBrooke Ranch had their Christmas party at Gayle Richey’s home. (Photo by Dave Richey)