Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. Space is limited to 24 people. Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day before the session! Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Visit our website at.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve…
Category: February 2026
February 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Mastering the Spin Game
David Zapatka Spin is one of the most underrated game-changing skills. While beginners often focus on simply getting the ball over the net, intermediate and advanced players know that adding spin can create awkward bounces, force errors, and open up the court. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your offensive tools or add finesse to your…
Sports, February 2026
SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball Action!
King Mitch Well,softball readers, whaddya do during Christmas break when there’s no softball action to get the blood pumping and the heart racing? Yes, well I know, sit on your duff, watch football, and eat Christmas cookies. No! Think about softball, NATCH! By the time you read this, the Winter softball season will be underway.…
February 2026, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Don’t Let a Missed Shot Define Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Every pool player has experienced this: you line up for an easy shot, take your stroke, and watch the ball miss. Whether it rattles in the pocket, overcuts, or falls short, that single moment can stir up frustration, self-doubt, and tension. While the mishap itself is just a small part of…
February 2026, Sports
We’re off the Tee
Patti Jo Lewis 2025 SBRWGA Club Happenings Who is the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association’s (SBRWGA) Most Improved Player for 2025? Joan Grawe receives the award based on her Handicap Index dropping the highest percentage over the season. Who won the largest purse for 2025? Susan Ness was the big winner at $364.33. Who played…
February 2026, Sports
Annual Putters Luncheon Packs the House to Welcome New Board
Carol Beeley and Paula Burns Ranchette Putters kicked off the new year in high style, transforming a lively afternoon luncheon into a festive celebration honoring leadership, service, and standout performances on the green. The event marked the official welcome of the incoming board members while offering heartfelt thanks to the 2025 board for their dedication…
Sports, February 2026
SBRWGA News
Our SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) members are tough and the numbers prove it. During November more than 60 of us came out to compete in each of our regular Tuesday outings. This is the time of year when holiday celebrations and colder weather can reduce participation, but we came out strong. Looking back…
February 2026, Sports
SBR Golfers Spread Holiday Cheer with Generous Donations
Andy Bolland The holiday season at SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Course was made brighter this year thanks to the generosity and gratitude of the local golfing community. In the true spirit of the season, representatives from both the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (MGA) and Women’s Golf Association (WGA) gathered to recognize the hard work and…
February 2026, Sports
SBR Lady Niners Second Member-Member Tournament “A Hole Lotta Fun”
Constance Garrison The SaddleBrooke Ranch Lady Niners held their second Member-Member Golf Tournament over a two week period; Nov. 4 and 11, 2025. The first round was a scramble on the back nine under sunny skies and cool temps. Thirty-eight Lady Niners participated in this team event. It was easy to recognize the two-person teams…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
New Class: Learn the Fine Art of Printmaking
New Class: Learn the Fine Art of Printmaking Dale Farland Are you looking to try a new art medium this year? Join SBR resident and instructor Deb Gilbertson to learn the traditional fine art of printmaking called Lino Print (also referred to as Lino Cut). Here is your opportunity to learn this technique without having…