U.S. Military History: Military Birthdays

Ross Dunfee The thought of independence for the 13 English colonies was revolting to the mother country and the colonies knew that they had to band together to obtain their freedom, and they did. The First Continental Congress convened and concluded at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia, Penn., Sept. 5 to Oct. 26, 1774. Their primary…

Writing for Publication—Determined and Deliciously Diverse!

A car explodes. The mafia executes a million-dollar heist. A flower-child sleeps on Grecian beaches and treks across Afghanistan. A Navy brat experiences the perks and pains of growing-up military. A black-widow preys on a change-of-life divorcee. A social outcast rescues a thrift-store clerk’s rent money. A woman’s healing journey revisits childhood pain and unearths…

Women of Action Christmas Luncheon

Join Women of Action on Friday, Dec. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ranch House Ballroom for a Christmas Luncheon. Speakers: * Border Patrolman Justin Jones * Inspirational Speaker from PragerU and Turning Point USA Alison Kay Furno Entertainment will be provided by SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings. There will be door prizes and a fundraiser…

SBRTA … Rain or Shine

Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) players know what to do if it rains on our play—we take it to the parking lot for a tailgate party! The SBRTA offers exhibition tennis, clinics, group or private lessons, POP tennis, doubles, mixed doubles, and round robin tournaments, as well as many social events. If…

SBRMGA—Match Play Tournament Results

Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) Match Play Tournament kicked off July 28 and finished Sept. 15. The tournament structure incorporated three flights. Each flight had a Championship and a Consolation bracket. The competition continued until each competitor experienced a minimum of two losses (one in the Championship flight and one in…

Relishing Pickleball: Pickleball Hitting the Major Leagues

David Zapatka The Seattle Mariners hosted “Pickleball Night” on Sept. 10. Group tickets helped raise money for the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association. Valley resident and Seattle native, Riley Newman, threw out the first pitch for his hometown team. Riley grew up a Mariners fan, and this was a dream come true for him. Riley is…