The SBRTA recently formed a Women’s Intra-League at the 5.5 level. Women players were allowed to put together a doubles team with a combined rating of 5.5 or lower. That meant a 3.0 player could team with a 2.5 player, or a 3.5 player could team with a 2.0 player, etc. as long as the…
Don Williams Many of you know SaddleBrooke Ranch resident Don Williams from his part-time job at the fitness center. But when Don is not here he is most likely traveling to play in another volleyball tournament somewhere in the United States. Don has been playing Masters level indoor men’s volleyball since he turned 50 years…
Janis Duwe SaddleBrooke Ranch’s Pickelball Club held its third annual festival tournament from April 28 to May 1, 2016. The four-day tournament included women’s, men’s and mixed doubles from the 2.0 to 3.5 skill levels. During the final day of the tournament the ruckus, fun-filled gold medal rounds were competed. The tournament was intra-community and…
Mary Stolze, Social Committee The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association social committee has been busy planning mixers for fun and social camaraderie. On April 12, 36 players eagerly arrived at the newly opened pickleball complex to participate in the “Luck of the Draw” partner play social. Partners were assigned by the luck of the draw! The…
On Monday, July 25, the Ranch Roots Genealogy group will try something new. In addition to our usual sharing of information and discoveries, we’ll play Genealogy Jeopardy. Actually this will be our very own version, designed to learn a little more about genealogy and a little more about each other. Come join the fun at…
Summer Sports Q – I love sports, especially baseball! Can you please tell me what sports offerings are available on Orbitel TV? A – Certainly! Orbitel has your front row ticket every game day! Orbitel members can follow the majority of Arizona Diamondbacks games on Fox Sports Arizona! The July 10 game against San Francisco…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Local SaddleBrooke dancers are now showing up on international media provider YouTube. April 22 Gary Hammond (producer of “Sights and Sounds”) attended and videoed the action at the Spring line dance with Rebecca party. He then took the footage home, edited, titled and submitted the results to YouTube. Uploaded on June 2,…
On April 21 and 28, SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association held its annual President’s Cup. In the Championship Flight this is a “Gross” competition, meaning there are no handicaps used. Doing it in this manner we truly crown the best player. In addition there was competition for the lower level players by flight. Congratulations to…
Mark Magdanz Yep, it’s hot outside, so move some of your midday activities onto the A/C supplied dance facilities we have in our communities. There’s a lot of fun, exercise and camaraderie to be had during this hot weather. Sign up for Level 1/Beginner, Level 2/Easy Intermediate and Level 3/Intermediate. Line Dance classes for the…
La Hacienda Bistro was the venue for the SBRTA’s Welcome Event for New Members on June 3. New members were invited to come to meet fellow club members in a relaxed social setting where new members were treated to their first drink by the association. The SBRTA is comprised of tennis enthusiasts at all…