Tim Malone Have you ever heard of a SuperAger? By definition, a SuperAger is someone typically over the age of 80 who has cognitive abilities comparable to those much younger. These folks find ways to move out of their comfort zone to stay mentally and physically young. We all know regular physical and mental activity…
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August 2024, Sports
Senior Softball News!
King Mitchell Well SaddleBrooke Senior Softball fans and friends, here it is June 26 and newspaper deadline time. That means words from the golden fingertips of yours truly! Wait a minute, you say! Mitch, where have you been? Well, the old Mitchster has been on a bit of a “break.” But the doctors all agreed…
August 2024, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Attitude Makes a Difference
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Improving your mental attitude can greatly improve your game. I was inspired to write this article due to the fact that recently while competing I fell victim to a poor attitude in the middle of a match that negatively affected my play. Having a positive attitude can equal a positive outcome…
August 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The 4th Shot, Part 2
David Zapatka Consider these targets when hitting the 4th shot. 1. Hit to the opponent who is furthest back in the court. This will keep your opponents on defense. 2. Hit to the middle. The middle often causes confusion between the opponents. 3. Hit to your opponents’ feet. This is always an excellent target. It…
Sports, August 2024
Patience, Fortitude, and Pickleball
Tim Malone Retirement is a significant change, and patience contributes to this new chapter in life. Patience is an important virtue for retirees, as it can greatly enhance our quality of life and ability to adapt to physical limitations, cognitive changes, and the emotional ups and downs of aging. Patience and fortitude conquer all things.—Ralph Waldo…
Sports, August 2024
4th of July Pickleball Fun
Mardiece Patrick The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Pickleball Club celebrated the 4th of July playing pickleball and enjoying an American tradition—popsicles! We hope you didn’t miss the SBR Pickleball Olympics at SaddleBrooke Ranch! There was lots of fun, laughs, and Olympic spirit for everyone! Opening Ceremonies began on July 25.
August 2024, Sports
POPATEERS Celebrate Independence Day
Deb McGiboney The “POPATEERS” started out the July 4th morning playing POP at 7 a.m., with a friendly rotation of all mixed levels. What a great way to celebrate this special holiday with fellow POPATEERS and friends!
Sports, August 2024
POP On Over to the Tennis Courts!
Deb McGiboney See how hot POP Tennis is as well as the “POPATEERS!” We offer Beginner Clinics, Pro-Led POP Clinics, drop-in play, scheduled play, and fun POP events throughout the year! Whether you are new to POP or haven’t played in awhile, we invite you to join in on the fun and see what POP…
August 2024, Sports
Putters June Raffle Winners
Pat Albu This June, the Ranchette Putters instituted a fun new monthly event: a free raffle! The only catch is that the member has to be present at the General Monthly Meeting to win! These lovely women were our first winners: (left to right) Val Zupancic, Debbie Penaluna, Ruth Moore, Doris Carlin, Trish Minard, and…
August 2024, Sports
Ranchette Putters June Winners
Pat Albu The heat hasn’t slowed down our intrepid Putters group! In fact, the averages have remained very impressive. Here are your winners: June Gross Winners: Lowest Average: Mary Anderson 34.333, Second Lowest: Barbara Saffran 34.667, Third Lowest: Sandy Buonarigo 35.333 June Net Winners: Lowest Average: Linda Keller 32.800, Second Lowest: Gillian Cook 35.367 and…