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…
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…
The SBRTA recently formed a Women’s Intra-League at the 5.5 level. Women players were allowed to put together a doubles team with a combined rating of 5.5 or lower. That meant a 3.0 player could team with a 2.5 player, or a 3.5 player could team with a 2.0 player, etc. as long as the…
Don Williams Many of you know SaddleBrooke Ranch resident Don Williams from his part-time job at the fitness center. But when Don is not here he is most likely traveling to play in another volleyball tournament somewhere in the United States. Don has been playing Masters level indoor men’s volleyball since he turned 50 years…
On Monday, July 25, the Ranch Roots Genealogy group will try something new. In addition to our usual sharing of information and discoveries, we’ll play Genealogy Jeopardy. Actually this will be our very own version, designed to learn a little more about genealogy and a little more about each other. Come join the fun at…
Summer Sports Q – I love sports, especially baseball! Can you please tell me what sports offerings are available on Orbitel TV? A – Certainly! Orbitel has your front row ticket every game day! Orbitel members can follow the majority of Arizona Diamondbacks games on Fox Sports Arizona! The July 10 game against San Francisco…