Cynthia Chevalley, Chairwoman Tri-Community Food Bank wishes to thank the SaddleBrooke Ranchers for their open-handed generosity. The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Food Drive was a tremendous success. In giving, you have provided tens of thousands of meals to your needy neighbors to the north. The food bank clients will receive more protein and good, nutritious food in each of…
Jim Hoagland We are lucky to have our own nature trail, pond, and great backyards for observing the birds and nature here in SaddleBrooke Ranch. I have been asked, “Where can one go outside of SaddleBrooke Ranch to hike and observe birds?” This month, I am going to suggest six places all within an hour’s drive…
David Zapatka This 12 common mistakes column began after playing with some very excited and highly motivated new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” We reviewed the first eight mistakes over the past…
Nancy Eisenstein Q1. Can you make money playing pickleball? A1. Top professional players can earn anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 a year playing pickleball. Q2. What is the average age of pickleball players? A2. The average age of pickleball players is 55 years old and up. Q3. What is the pickleball capital of the world? A3. Naples,…
Marilu Trainor Whether it’s your first summer in Arizona or you are a seasoned veteran, it’s important to prepare for living (and surviving) in our desert climate. Although summer 2021 in the Northern Hemisphere will begin on June 20 and end on Sept. 22, the hotter weather arrives early in Arizona. It’s time to get…
Linda Shannon-Hills After the last COVID-19 vaccination drive at SaddleBrooke Ranch, Brianne Spaeth, pharmacist at Desert Life Pharmacy, was awarded with not only our sincere gratitude, but also remembrances to hang on the wall in the pharmacy. At the request of the SaddleBrooke Ranch COVID-19 Task Force, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Woodworkers Club made a beautiful plaque.…