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…

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…

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…

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.…