David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…
Marty Knezovich, SBRBC Vice President The SaddleBrooke Ranch Bocce Club (SBRBC) Winter League playoff matches were played on March 2, 3, and 4. Only the top 12 teams out of a field of 40 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Pallino Pals team, captain Bernie Kembitzky, edged out the Rocking Rollers team, captain Tim Broderick,…
Mary (Twink) Gates The British Club gathered on the afternoon of Feb. 18 at Canyon’s Crown Restaurant & Pub for a lively and laughter-filled get-together in true British fashion. Twenty-seven members attended, with new faces warmly welcomed and longstanding members enthusiastically joining in the fun. The room buzzed with animated conversation as everyone took part…
Nancy Borcalli Join us on Wednesday, April 8, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Sol Ballroom for our next meeting. Guest Speakers Juan Ciscomani, Candidate for U.S. Congress (CD 6). Juan grew up in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. Juan graduated from Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. Juan’s professional…
Nichole Lawhon Introducing our second member spotlight of 2026, Barb Warnell. Throughout the year we will be focusing on SBR Paper Crafters members to share how paper crafting is important to them. Prior to moving from Winter Park, Colo., to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) in 2016, Barb looked at seven active adult communities. She wintered in…
Sue Fetters John Backes, an expert in wheel throwing at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) pottery studio, is teaching a workshop sharing his expertise. His workshops are designed to guide members through the technical process of “throwing” clay—transforming a raw lump of earth into functional or decorative creations. John focuses on the mechanics of the wheel,…