Pickleball 2016 Festival

Janis Duwe SaddleBrooke Ranch’s Pickelball Club held its third annual festival tournament from April 28 to May 1, 2016. The four-day tournament included women’s, men’s and mixed doubles from the 2.0 to 3.5 skill levels. During the final day of the tournament the ruckus, fun-filled gold medal rounds were competed. The tournament was intra-community and…

Be like the sheep dog…or survival skills for personal safety

New members of the SBR Women’s Club, left to right: Karen Malek, Kathy Nedder, Irene Keil, Sue Monson and Carolee Bailey

Marlene Diskin According to SaddleBrooke Ranch resident Kay Lantow, law enforcement and military personnel identify the people in three categories: sheep, sheep dogs and wolves. And she should know. Kay is a retired professional with more than 35 years in the law enforcement, education and paralegal fields as a police officer, adjunct instructor, private investigator…

California Club hosts happy hour at Hacienda Club

Deena and Ken Robinson in their California shirts

Deena Ream-Robinson The California Club kicked off 2016 with their first event, a Happy Hour at the Hacienda Club on June 8. Attendees were invited to wear their favorite California duds and send in photos of themselves in their favorite California spots for a slide show. Co-chairs Deena Ream-Robinson and Anne Terrell decorated the tables…

Ranchette Putters Mix It Up!

Waiting for the call to putt, left to right: Ardie Rossi, Mary Hoover, Mary Schlachter and Karen McIver; photo by Jean Morgan

Lorretta Johnson If it is Wednesday morning you will see The Ranchette Putters out on the putting green. May 25, however, was an exception. It was decided to “Mix It Up” and add a couple twists to our usual putting and social time. Putting was held late afternoon on Wednesday, and afterwards everyone headed to…

SaddleBrooke Ranch Photography Group update

SBR residents discussing various aspects of photography

Arlene Wong For the last five months Ranch residents with basic to intermediate photography experience have been meeting at La Hacienda Club’s La Mesa Room. The meetings included some technical presentations and some digital display of photos taken by the residents. Technical presentations have included such subjects as the rule of thirds, exposure triangle, basic…

SBR Pickleball Association hosts mixers

Ray Ritson, Doreen Reynolds, Jeff Stolze, Teresa Burchfield and Larry Burchfield

Mary Stolze, Social Committee The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association social committee has been busy planning mixers for fun and social camaraderie. On April 12, 36 players eagerly arrived at the newly opened pickleball complex to participate in the “Luck of the Draw” partner play social. Partners were assigned by the luck of the draw! The…