David Zapatka This 12 common mistakes column began after playing with some very excited and 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 eight mistakes over the past…
Category: May 2021
Front Page, May 2021
Gretchen and the Garden
Zann Wilson SaddleBrooke Ranch is proud to have a community garden, which owes its very existence to a special member of our neighborhood. Gretchen Malaski, a nine-year resident, has been pursuing the concept of a community garden almost as long as she has lived here. Gretchen loves to grow and has a lovely home landscape to…
Sports, May 2021
Pickleball Questions and Answers
Nancy Eisenstein Q1. Can you make money playing pickleball? A1. Top professional players can earn anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 a year playing pickleball. Q2. What is the average age of pickleball players? A2. The average age of pickleball players is 55 years old and up. Q3. What is the pickleball capital of the world? A3. Naples,…
Sports, May 2021
Summer Is Coming
Marilu Trainor Whether it’s your first summer in Arizona or you are a seasoned veteran, it’s important to prepare for living (and surviving) in our desert climate. Although summer 2021 in the Northern Hemisphere will begin on June 20 and end on Sept. 22, the hotter weather arrives early in Arizona. It’s time to get…
Generals, May 2021
Thanks to Brianne Spaeth of Desert Life Pharmacy
Linda Shannon-Hills After the last COVID-19 vaccination drive at SaddleBrooke Ranch, Brianne Spaeth, pharmacist at Desert Life Pharmacy, was awarded with not only our sincere gratitude, but also remembrances to hang on the wall in the pharmacy. At the request of the SaddleBrooke Ranch COVID-19 Task Force, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Woodworkers Club made a beautiful plaque.…
Sports, May 2021
Community Circle Players Have Not Been Idle!
Andrea Molberg Spring brings new beginnings and fresh looks. In the MountainView ballroom and performance space, SaddleBrooke’s live theatre group Community Circle Players (CCP) has been getting ready for when audiences can return. Significant MountainView Country Club improvements have been finished. As co-founder Susan Sterling remarked, “The upgrades are done and even paid for!” CCP’s successful,…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Democratic Club to Resume In-Person Meetings Starting Tuesday, July 27
Kim Schweitzer We are happy to announce that we will be resuming in-person meetings in the La Mesa Room starting on Tuesday, July 27. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Nelson at [email protected].
Generals, May 2021
Trap Skeet Competition
Frank Nance On March 12, the Robson communities held their annual trap skeet competition at the Casa Grande Trap and Skeet Club. The 2020 shoot was cancelled because of COVID-19. Sun Lakes won the 2021 shoot with a score of 346. PebbleCreek was second with a score of 331. Robson Ranch finished third with a score…