David Zapatka Thirteen months ago, we went off the beaten path of dictionary words when reader Debbie M. wrote, “Hello, I enjoy your column and want to offer a suggestion. ‘Orbisculate’ is a word not yet in the dictionary. I think we should help the young people who are trying to get this word into…
Category: August 2022
Sports, August 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Lob
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “The lob is a lofted shot hit off a bounce that can be either offensive or defensive in nature. The object of lobbing is to force your opponents, who are in a strong position at the non-volley line,…
Generals, August 2022
Fantasy Football League Fun
Did you love the game of football as a youngster? Do you still love watching NFL football many years later? Do you enjoy the banter with other fans? If so, you can become the general manager of your own NFL football team. SaddleBrooke has its own NFL fantasy football league run through Yahoo named SaddleBrooke…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge Support for Veterans Is Outstanding
Bob Kielsa and Belinda Waller have done a miraculous job of fundraising for veterans. As a result of their efforts, total veterans donations for our lodge year 2021–22 reached the highest level ever at $170,033! Thank you for all your support! The Veterans Services for the Homeless also accept new toiletries and unopened home cleaning…
Sports, August 2022
Prize-Winning Derby Hats
Beth Chamberlin On April 25, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) held a Derby Hat Competition in conjunction with the 2022 Member-Guest Tournament. The winners were announced at the luncheon on April 26. The article and photo in the June Ranch Roundup mistakenly identified the incorrect winners of this competition. The correct winners are…
Generals, August 2022
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Dharma Needs a New Home Due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, sweet Dharma needs a new home. She is currently living in SaddleBrooke, and has for the past five years. Dharma is an 8-year-old Australian Cattle Dog. She loves people, cuddling, and golf cart and car rides. She walks well on a leash, is healthy,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Red Cross Blood Drive at SaddleBrooke Ranch on Sept. 24
Linda Shannon-Hills and Tina Fugleberg The next blood drive at the Ranch will be on Saturday, Sept. 24, starting at 7 a.m. with the last donation time starting at 1 p.m. The drive will be held in the SBR Ranch House Sol Ballroom. To register to donate, log in to www.redcrossblood.org. The need for blood…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
What Is the “Twist?”
Steve Chapman The theme of the June dinner was “Washington State Wines with a Twist.” So, what exactly is the “twist”? I’ll tell a short story to explain. After 20 years building Chateau Ste. Michelle into an international brand, Washington wine visionary Allen Shoup had a new vision: to create a group of ultra-premium wines, each with…
Sports, August 2022
Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch Pool Party
Debora Witten The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch took a break from pickleball and met at Robin Muck’s home for a “get out of the sun” pool party. The theme for this event was “Disney” as Robin is so fond and devoted to all things Disney. Anyone wanting to play pickleball to ‘60s music and addicted to…
Front Page, August 2022
“Stuff the Bus” for Mt. Vista K-8 School Is Aug. 24!
Crystle Nehrmeyer, District Superintendent Our annual Stuff the Bus events in SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch are valuable opportunities for our students, staff, and community to come together and help the students at Mt. Vista K-8 School in Oracle start their school year strong. The event is traditionally scheduled for a Saturday. This year, to allow more students…