Michael McDonagh After a year off due to COVID restrictions, Saddlebrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) held its 10th annual event honoring our founding member, Helge Steiness. The Steiness, as we call it, was played over three days: Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. As usual, the excellent support from so many spectators added to…
Lorraine Smith To get members in the holiday spirit and offer suggestions on wines that pair well with holiday meals, on Nov. 9, the Wine Club of SBR (WCSBR) hosted its third formal wine tasting event of 2021. Because of continued social distancing protocols, there were two seatings in the Ranch House Grille main dining room,…
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…