Relishing Pickleball: The Lob—Part 3

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, following is a summary of her advice regarding how to defend against the lob. How should you defend against the opponents lobbing over your heads? In a word, “communication.” Both partners must communicate with one another. The first priority…

Gone Cuckoo for Birds

Jim Hoagland It is Bird-A-Thon time again! The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cuckoos are back again, and getting bigger and better. Last year’s team—birding guru Jim Hoagland, along with Jim Bradford, Laurie McCoy, and Deb Sandin—are gearing up for another fabulous outing joined by new members from the Ranch. We invite you to meet and mingle…

In Passing

Carolee Louise Bailey On Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, Carolee Louise Bailey (nee Gentili), loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away in Tucson, Ariz. Carolee was born and raised in Tacoma, Wash., the only child of Albert and Louise Gentili. She attended Central Washington State University briefly before her first marriage and the birth of her…