David Zapatka The Australian Open Tennis Championships, known as the “Happy Slam,” made history this year when it hosted the Australian Open Pickleball Championships in tandem with their famous tennis tournament on finals weekend, January 24-26. Tennis court #3 was transformed into center court for the pickleball championships. $100,000 in prize money was offered. The…
Marilee Jensen The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary (SBSR) is a valued partner of the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB). For several years, SBSR members have been assisting TCFB several times a month, helping to unload large food deliveries from the United Food Bank in Mesa and Bashas’ grocery store. These volunteers help unpack pallets and boxes, date…
Pictured are the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) board members for 2025. Standing: Jen Valverde, Barb Simms, Arlene Fleming, Suzanne Schuster, Evie Thompson; seated: Patti Jo Lewis, Char Burrill, Nanci Messner, Kathi Dyer. Not pictured: Diana Walton.
Frederick King Mitchell, Jr. Well, SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Senior Softball fans, here it is Jan. 25, SaddleBrooke Progress and SaddleBrooke Ranch Roundup deadline time. You’ll be reading this mid-February. Ranchers welcome! That’s what I said! Yeah, all you Ranchers, in case you didn’t know, are welcome to come on down to the SB softball…
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, March 11, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…
Debora Witten The Old Timer pickleball group has been playing Sunday mornings for six years. It is a team playing with spouses and friends in a mix level of play. There is socializing and lots of laughter, always making for a fun day! Shown here includes: Sandy and Terry Sleigh, Marv Richter and Bud Fairbanks,…