SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association hosts clinics

Left to right: Coach Jim Ward, Bo Jessop, Bob Kucsmas and Mike Nicholson

Sheila Bray and Sandy Schlager In April the beautiful tennis courts at SaddleBrooke Ranch were the scene of several tennis clinics coached by Jim Ward, member of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association. SBRTA Events Chairperson Sheila Bray made the arrangements for the clinics, and all members were invited to attend. During these sessions the ladies…

Tai Chi – the perfect exercise as we age

A Tai Chi class

Tai Chi, which has grown in popularity throughout the world, is typified by slow, deliberate, repetitive movements and is based on co-ordination and relaxation rather than muscular tension. It is believed that focusing the mind solely on the movements helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. In recent years many studies…

More room for more bargains at the Goose

Rendition of the changes to the Golden Goose Thrift Shop, which will include canopies over the receiving areas.

Ron Andrea Some things just keep getting better. Permits have been issued and the Goose has hired a contractor to begin construction on a new building addition. Construction should begin shortly and be completed by the end of the year. The addition will add approximately 4,000 square feet to the north end of the building.…

Ranch Roots Genealogy helps keep data safe

Carol Andrews Computers have become such an important part of genealogy, and it can be a real tragedy if you lose all your computer data. At our June meeting we’ll discuss various ways to back up your data. We’ll talk about “the cloud” and what that means, and we’ll discuss tools such as Dropbox, or…

Tom and Joe simply waltz to a Scotch Doubles championship

Left to right: Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino, Tom “Ski” Kaliski, Paul “Bankster” Callas and John “Hole in One” McKinney

We would like to thank our generous sponsors: La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, Xpert Automotive in Catalina and Temperature Control Inc. On April 30, 2016 Pool Players of the Brooke hosted a Scotch Doubles 8-Ball Tournament. The tournament directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 14 players gathered to play competitive 8-Ball,…

5th annual SBRWGA Club Championship results

Third flight: Jeanne Hansel, Mary Hoover, Bonnie Stark, CJ Kerley

Janice Mihora The fifth SBRWGA Club Championship was a two-day event with great weather. Thanks to all the women who participated. Mary Snowden repeated as Club Champion for 2016. Congratulations, Mary! Mary had a total gross score of 170. Second runner-up, Brenda Armenia, had a total gross score for both days of 174 with Marlyce…