A few of the Saddlebrook Ranch Pickleballers competed in the Prescott Lakes Senior Tournament during the last weekend of August. This was a USA Pickleball-sanctioned event. Several medals came back to the Ranch: * Pat Hawkins and David First brought home the gold for men’s doubles 3.0 (50 to 59) * Hobie Richards and Patrick…
When picking up the phone in late July, the last thing Shelley Swircek expected to hear was the Be the Match Bone Marrow Donor Registry calling to ask if she was willing to be considered as a stem cell donor for a 6-year-old girl. She had nearly forgotten about the cheek swab she did for…
Kathy Sinnott Nestled beneath the Catalina Mountains is a vintage thrift shop offering more than the contents inside. A tiny house sits atop Magee Road, near Immaculate Heart Academy, where shoppers delight in gently used items. The Cottage showcases treasures in themed rooms such as a women’s boutique, dining area, and a man cave. Outside…
Karen Shickedanz Thank you to all those who are donating empty pill bottles for use by Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) and Pinal County Animal Control. The bottles are picked up every Friday at the Mezza Byte computer store in the SaddleBrooke shopping center. Here are some reminders for you before you drop off your bottles:…
Kathie Marshall The dog days of summer have been upon us, but there were bright moments for tennis enthusiasts throughout the unrelenting heat of July. Wimbledon 2023 provided riveting entertainment as viewers witnessed the sheer athleticism of professional tennis players on grass courts. The final matchup between the first breakthrough star of a new generation,…
Debbie Ferguson Hello, golf fans! The date was July 24, 2023. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) and SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) combined for this action-filled event. Men and women competing for, you guessed it, bragging rights. Tension was in the air early Monday morning. The questions on everyone’s minds included, Would…