Category: June 2023

Word of the Month: Cenote

David Zapatka Reading in the Quest magazine recently, I came across the word cenote. Cenote—si-ˈnō-tē noun: a natural pit or deep sinkhole in limestone resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in the Yucatán Peninsula. Origin and Etymology—Mexican Spanish, from Yucatec ts’onot…

Relishing Pickleball: The Drop Shot

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, it is time now to learn about the drop shot after learning about the overhead smash the past two months. Mary Littlewood says the reason to hit a drop shot is to give the team deep in their…

Ranchette Putters Visit SaddleBrooke MountainView HOA TWO

Pam Engelhardt April was a busy month for the Ranchette Putters. Not only do we putt every Wednesday at 9 a.m., but we also drove in carpools to SaddleBrooke MountainView HOA TWO for a tournament on April 17. We arrived with lots of enthusiasm. There were three Ranchette Putters and three MountainView putters on each…

Oracle School Foundations

The Tributaries Rocked DesertView Again! Barry Swartzberg For a second time, the Tributaries rocked the DesertView Theatre, playing to a sold-out auditorium for more than two hours in a second benefit concert for the Oracle Schools Foundation. This talented group had an enthusiastic audience dancing in their seats, in the aisles, singing along, tapping their toes,…

Lady Niners’ 100th Member! Welcome Leigh Fisher

Constance Garrison Leigh and her husband, Rick, moved from San Diego to SaddleBrooke Ranch last December. Currently, they are renting while building a home in Unit 18C. Leigh is originally from Louisville, Ky. Leigh and Rick are both retired. She taught special education and he was with Continental Controls (gas turbine). They both love golf,…

Democratic Club Hosted Visit by Secular Arizona

M.C. Nelson The Democratic Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch hosted a visit by Dianne Post, Legal Director of Secular Arizona. Secular Arizona advocates on behalf of all who believe that public policy free of religious preference is the best way to ensure freedom of conscience for Arizonans of all faiths and of none. They promote understanding…

Volunteer Opportunity

The Oracle Public Library is in need of several volunteers to help keep the library open for its citizens of Oracle. If you can spare three hours per week, the library is looking for you! Training will be provided. Stop by at 565 E. American Ave. and pick up an application, or call 520-896-2121.