Rebecca Williams The Horseback Riding Group enjoyed a beautiful October morning on a ride down the Tanque Verde. Two separate groups rode at separate times to give plenty of social distance. After meeting at the trailhead, the groups entered the wide trail that allowed the horses to spread out and riders could enjoy riding next to…
David Zapatka Often called the most important shot in all of pickleball, the dink is the critical shot aspiring players must learn to improve their game. The dink is a shot hit slowly and softly into the opponents’ non-volley zone as close to the net as possible. If the opponent hits this ball hard, it…
Linda Shannon-Hills As we read the news releases about a vaccine ready for deployment, how certain can we be of the effectiveness and safety? There are many things that are still unknown about the first vaccine. How long will it take before everyone has access to the vaccine? Will this vaccine protect us from the deadly…
Ross Dunfee Japan became an aggressor nation near the turn of the 20th century by attacking and winning two wars with China (1894-95 and the Russo-Japanese war 1904-05). Its successful participation in World War I (1914-18) and other military successes helped to fuel its aggressive ambitions. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, Japan invaded…
Linda Harvey SBR Learning is open to all SaddleBrooke Ranch residents who are interested in long-term learning opportunities. A variety of subject matter is covered and includes history, art, travel, science, and more. Topics are decided by members, who are always interested and open to new subjects to cover and new programs to watch. Currently,…
SBR Republican Club meetings are usually on the fourth Monday of the month. Speakers are invited, and discussion on current events is encouraged. For more information, check the HOA website or email [email protected].
David Zapatka Following a good rain after a long, dry spell one evening on the pickleball court with friend Natasha Thompson, that luscious smell we are all familiar with danced in our noses. Imagine that fresh, earthy, smell we all know so well as you read this column. Tash said, “There’s a word for that…
University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences This fall, the University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is offering 11 online, non-credit courses, lasting from two hours to seven weeks, on topics ranging from the racial violence and cannabis policy to professional editing and Tucson food as part of its Community…
David Zapatka When your opponent hits the ball high in the air, above your shoulders, think overhead smash! The smash is one of the most fun shots in all of pickleball. It ends rallies with an exclamation point. Execute this fun, rally-ending shot, using these seven steps. 1. Use many small steps to position your…
Dear Carolyn and the SaddleBrooke Community, Thank you so much for your generous gift of personal hygiene and cleaning supplies to Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest. You’ve made it possible for over 100 former refugees to receive the things they need to stay clean and healthy. Heidi and the LS5-8W team P.S. If anyone…