Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day before the session! Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 24 people, so visit our website at sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click…
Category: November 2025
November 2025, Sports
Putting On the Ritz Tournament
Pat Albu On Oct. 8, 108 Ranchette Putters and their guests participated in “Putting on the Ritz,” another Friends and Family tournament held twice a year by our group. We had perfect weather, and many of the participants dressed in “ritzy” and glam outfits. It was a really fun atmosphere. After the putting, we went…
November 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Understanding Lapse of Focus
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool I feel one of the main reasons players never reach their full playing ability is lapse of focus while playing. Every time you miss a shot when you are playing, think about the reason why you missed. Why did you fail to leave your cue ball where it needed to be…
Clubs & Classes, November 2025
Relishing Pickleball: Stacking
David Zapatka Stacking is a doubles strategy where teammates intentionally position themselves on the same side of the court to keep a stronger player on their preferred side for forehand or backhand shots, maximizing offensive and defensive opportunities. To stack or not to stack? This question is often asked. Here are some points to consider…
November 2025, Sports
September Putters Winners
Pat Albu Despite the continuing heat, the Ranchette Putters continue to show up on Wednesday mornings to do their thing on the putting green. We had some very low scores and many holes-in-one in September. Lowest Gross Averages Lowest: Linda Noble, 34.33 2nd Lowest: Jan Junkin, 34.67 3rd Lowest: Evie Falk, 35.00 Lowest Net Averages…
Clubs & Classes, November 2025
Savor Retirement: Lifespan and Healthspan in Retirement
Tim Malone Gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight introduces the critical concept of Joyspan based on the science of well-being, contentment, connection, meaning, growth, choice, and purpose. Joyspan reframes joy as a long-term emotional investment, not just a fleeting emotion. Joy isn’t just about feeling good—it is a life hack for building resilience that lasts a lifetime.…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Conservative/Republican Club News: Conservatives in Action
Nancy Borcalli Please note: The Conservatives in Action will not hold General Meetings in November and December 2025. In place of our regularly scheduled meetings, “Member-Only” events will be held on Nov. 13 and Dec. 17. Members, please watch for details of each event, which will be emailed to you. You do not want to…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Democrats Hosted Visit from Dr. Teresa Ruiz, Candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
M.C. Nelson On Sept. 16, the Democratic Club welcomed Candidate Dr Teresa Ruiz. She is a career educator, executive leader, and passionate advocate for public education. A proud Arizonan, she started in South Phoenix Public Schools and continued through Northern Arizona University before obtaining her Doctoral Degree in Higher and Postsecondary Education via Arizona State…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
SBR National Parks Club
Linda Harvey Our October speaker was Bret Muter, the Director of Philanthropy and Programming at Western National Parks (WNP). With the recent federal government shutdown, this was an important time to hear about the WNP and what this organization does as a partner to our national parks. Bret took the opportunity to explain his organization…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Ranch Tap Dance Club
Toni Graves Fans of Singin’ in the Rain! You’re invited to join the SaddleBroke Ranch Tap Dance Club. Tap an hour away with over a dozen members each Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fitness Room, La Hacienda Club. All levels welcome. Tap shoes aren’t necessary. We encourage you to visit the club…