Camille Esterman During the month of October, members of SBR Ranchette Putters collected funds in support of breast cancer awareness. The club agreed to match up to $250 in donations. Our generous putters contributed $725! With the club’s $250 pledge, a check for $975 was sent to the American Cancer Society.
Janelle Authur Members of the SBR Texas Club and their guests met on Sunday, Sept. 19, for a “Taste of Texas,” an afternoon sharing a scoop of Blue Bell ice cream. Eighteen club members/guests braved the afternoon heat on the Bistro patio as they shared their stories of growing up in Texas or ofr “getting…
David Zapatka Backhand Groundstroke Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a backhand groundstroke, “The same principles apply when you’re hitting a backhand groundstroke (as a forehand groundstroke) except that you move to the left rather than to the right (right-handed players). While some players change the…
Camille Esterman It was evident that the Ranchette Putters missed the opportunities to socialize and putt. President Linda Sentivanac greeted approximately 70 women—many dressed in pink—at the “Welcome Back Putters Party.” The club invited all women in SaddleBrooke Ranch, and 26 prospective members were present. Many of them joined on the spot. Mexican hats and…
Linda and Ken Gorman It all got crazy when Linda said, “Let’s make an audiobook.” In early 2020, with her book just having been published, Linda welcomed the free time she’d gained. Then rumors started swirling around about a virus in China and within a few short weeks, we knew we were going to have a lot…
Linda Shannon-Hills Doug Miller began his painting career more than 40 years ago, painting hard-edge abstracts while studying art in college. His work was featured in a senior exhibition that influenced him, along with his parents’ encouragement, to pursue an art career. Fast forward to 2021 where Doug and his wife Barb reside in the…