Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch gather to celebrate Labor Day at the Ranch. (Photo by Debora Witten)
Sports, October 2022
Taking It Easy and Enjoying Pickleball
Tag: pickleball
Sports, September 2022
What Is Pickleball?
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…
Sports, September 2022
Good Partners in Pickleball
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…
Sports, August 2022
What Is Pickleball?
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…
Sports, August 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Lob
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,…
Sports, August 2022
Something New on the Pickleball Courts!
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:…
Sports, August 2022
Supporting Charity for Children
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.”…
Sports, August 2022
Stars, Stripes, and Pickleball
The Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch celebrate the Fourth of July on the pickleball courts!
Sports, July 2022
Pickleball Board of Directors and Committee Chairs Are Hard at Work
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…
Sports, July 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Dink
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “to properly execute a dink, stand just behind the non-volley zone line in a good ready position—well balanced, with your body weight over your feet and the knees slightly bent. Hold the paddle in front of your…