Debbie Witten The new pickleball machine has arrived at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPBA) for all members to use and enjoy. Mark Pohler, vice president of the SBRPBA was instrumental in its purchase and providing instruction on the operation of the new Simon X pickleball machine. Mark trained about 75 club members so they can…
JoAnne Gaudioso One of the easiest and most effective ways to enjoy essential oils is through diffusion. Placing a few drops of oil in an essential oil diffuser can immediately alter the atmosphere of your home, office, hotel room, or any indoor area, as the potent aroma of essential oils travel through the air. The…
Debbie Witten The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball players agree it is hot but that does not stop them from hitting the courts and playing for hours. The debate continues on what is the best way to keep hydrated. Ask four women and you will get four different opinions. Nancy Nix likes to drink Liquid I.V. The…
Friend, fellow bridge enthusiast and reader, Maria Davis, wrote, “I enjoyed your article on thraldom. It’s easier to spot the etymology when the alternative spelling thralldom is used. I have seen thrall and enthralled but thral(l)dom is a word that I had not encountered previously. I came across an interesting word today—percipient. It was in…
Camille Esterman The Ranchette Putters are hoping to see a sea of pink in the La Hacienda Club on Wednesday morning, Sept. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. The Welcome Back Putters Party promises to be a lot of fun. There will be food, drinks, and door prizes! This will be the perfect opportunity to…
David Zapatka Is Pickleball a Good Bet? The Pickleball Players Association (PPA) and Genius Sports, a publicly-traded sports data and tech company, recently announced a long-term deal that sets the stage for sports betting in pickleball. Can you imagine walking into one of our local casinos, hearing raucous cheers and seeing a pickleball match on…
Debbie Witten Karen and her husband, Steve Bellinger, have lived in Saddlebrook Ranch for almost two years. They both enjoy pickleball and you can find them on the courts both in the morning and in the evening. After playing pickleball, Karen and Steve can be found eating their homemade pickles. Their pickles are a little…