David Zapatka This 12-common-mistakes column began after playing with some very excited, highly motivated, new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” We reviewed the first four mistakes the past two months. This month…
Category: March 2021
Generals, March 2021
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Harvey The Newcomers Program welcomes our 16 new homeowners that closed in January 2021. Learning about the community and meeting people remains a constant, especially for new people moving in the community. Our newcomer webinars via Zoom are specially designed to help newcomers become familiar with SBR and meet their neighbors. You are invited…
Generals, March 2021
Sisters Helping Sisters: Save the Date for May 2
Leslie Fore Join us May 2 for a virtual event honoring mothers and strong women. Donations and proceeds go to providing assistance to women experiencing homelessness in Tucson. We are asking for help with donations of gifts, services, or activities for our silent auction. More information will be available through our communications and website as…
Sports, March 2021
Fashion on the Courts
Debbie Witten SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleballers show their true colors. As the weather has been turning warmer, a kaleidoscope of bright colors can be seen on the Pickleball courts. Pickleball is a low-cost sport (as compared with golf, skiing, etc.) and does not require any special clothing except for it to be comfortable and appropriate for…
Sports, March 2021
Two New Pickleballs
Nancy Eisenstein Club President Larry Burchfield hands member Ben Eisenstein two new Franklin X-40 pickleballs before the start of round robin play on a beautiful winter morning.
Generals, March 2021
Rising to the Challenge of Our Times
Christophe Valton COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on all of us, and we at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) are no exception. HSSA recognized in the early days of the pandemic that the safety and well-being of not just the pets we serve, but also the people who love them would require huge and…
Generals, March 2021
Back to the Garden: Elusive Desert Wildflowers
Sheilah Britton Snow is swirling outside my window as I write this morning and low clouds cling to the Catalina Mountains in the distance. Freezing temperatures are forecast for tonight, but as gray and cold as it is, this may be our best chance yet this winter to expect any wildflowers to bloom when spring…
Generals, March 2021
Institute of Jewish Services and Studies Celebrates Passover
Melanie Einbund Institute of Jewish Services and Studies (IJSS) March services will be held on Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Rabbi Seltzer will be officiating. Services will be viewed via Zoom. IJSS members will be receiving (by email) the Zoom link prior to Friday, Feb. 26. The Holiday The Jewish Holiday of Passover begins on…
Features, March 2021
Whimsy for Today
Becky Kueker I have always believed that if you’re sad you must allow yourself to express those feelings because when you deny them, the more they grow. As we reach out to others for comfort it is often difficult for them to tolerate emotions like sadness because we are not supposed to be sad. Advice…
Generals, March 2021
Oracle School District
Resiliency at Mountain Vista K-8 School Crystle Nehrmeyer, Superintendent The second academic semester is off to a strong start at Mountain Vista K-8 School. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade continue to learn from home at this time. It is our goal to welcome students and staff back to campus when the pandemic is under…