Jeff Smith “Drop-in play” is the buzz term around the club’s pickleball courts this fall. What began as an experiment on July 5 is now being expanded due to its early popularity. Besides the social aspects of pickleball, the success of the sport can be attributed to its welcoming nature in an informal setting. Regardless…
Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch gather to celebrate Labor Day at the Ranch. (Photo by Debora Witten)
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 4 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space!” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…
Debora Witten One of the best things about pickleball is that it’s a sport couples can play together, even into their golden years. SaddleBrooke Ranch has several pickleball partners. Susan and Craig Bauer have been married more than 52 years. Nancy and Ben Eisenstein have been married 46 years. Chris and Gil Logan tied the knot…
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 5 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “The lob is a lofted shot hit off a bounce that can be either offensive or defensive in nature. The object of lobbing is to force your opponents, who are in a strong position at the non-volley line,…
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPA) has a new option for Ranch residents, renters, and registered guests to enjoy pickleball at the Ranch’s beautiful pickleball courts. Drop-in play will be offered at the following times each week: * Tuesdays: 7 to 11:15 a.m., Courts 7-8-9 * Thursdays: 4 to 8 p.m., Courts 7-8-9 * Fridays:…
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPA) is contributing $500 to SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO). The SBRPA board voted unanimously at the June 8 meeting to earmark the line item donation to the Tri-Community Food Bank. SBRPA President Kim Ahlgrim-Heine said, “It is the club’s pleasure to financially support such a worthy cause in our community.”…
The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch celebrate the Fourth of July on the pickleball courts!
Jeff Smith While you may have been playing pickleball, your board of directors and committee chairpersons were hard at work. The occasion was a recent monthly meeting of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association board at the La Hacienda Club. Your board of directors—Kim Ahlgrim-Heine, president; Debbie Witten, vice president; CJ Utecht, director of events; and Milan…