The SaddleBrooke Ranch Bocce Club held a fundraising charity event sponsoring Oracle Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation (OARR) on Sept. 9. Even though the weather was hot, 14 teams played multiple games to benefit OARR. In the end, Great Balls of Fire came out on top in the advanced category, and Ready to Roll won the…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Players are always looking for ways to improve their game. I have taught players over the years to practice these fun variations of 8 ball to improve their confidence, playing ability and run out percentage. A lot of players are good ball pocketers, but have trouble finishing games and running racks in…
Debora Witten The Pickleballs and Chains group plays each Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Present for this picture were Darlynn Nero, Joe Cimo, Cris Masters, Pete Gaiser, Barry Feinberg, Brian Nero, Denise Carlton, Brenda Wright, Patty Cimo, Davitt Armstrong, Tony Sullivan, Shirley Sullivan, and Jeanne Nordstrom.
Pam Engelhardt August was another month the Ranchette Putters showed off their skills. With two putting lessons from our SaddleBrooke Ranch Pros Mike Jahaske and Ken Steinke, the Ranchette Putters had another record-breaking month, with 252 holes-in-one! Way to go, ladies! The following Ranchette Putters were awarded gift cards for their outstanding putting. Lowest Gross Average: Barbara…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will continue to learn from two professional Hall-of-Fame players, Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore. (Quotes are paraphrased for brevity. Buy Ms. Littlewood’s book to get the whole story!) Unforced errors happen! Nobody means to hit an unforced…
Debbie Ferguson SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) started an event-filled fall with the Sadie Hawkins Tournament. This year’s fiesta theme provided great decorations, food, and fun. The SBRWGA members invited their best fellas to be their partners for this tournament day. The only catch, the fella could not be your spouse or partner from last year. No defending…
Sheila Davidson The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Bocce Club summer league concluded on Aug. 30 with the championship game between Ballz & Dolls and Boccelero Bandits. The match went three games, even with the threat of a monsoon storm fast approaching. In the end, the Ballz & Dolls clinched the title by winning the rubber match. The summer…
Debbie Ferguson Congratulations to Marge Rodgers on her hole-in-one! This rookie reporter is here to give you the facts. It was a SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) league day, on Aug. 15. The hole was number 14. The spectators, also known as her foursome, were Alex Anna, Terri Movius, and Charlotte Graham. The spectators had…
Debora Witten, Mother Diva On Aug. 29, the Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch played pickleball and then celebrated five members born in the months of July and August. The Birthday Divas attending were Jan Close, Karen Bellinger, Janet Baker, Lori Rounds, and Judy Abadia. Members also celebrating their birthdays but not able to play due to travel…
Deb McGiboney POP is HOT at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association. Come join the POPATEERS on Thursday mornings on courts 5 and 6. Whether you are new to POP Tennis or an active POP player, we welcome all players. If you do not have a racquet, we will have racquets and balls waiting for you!