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Barbara Rempel receives the 2015 Spirit Award from outgoing Co-presidents Elaine Ackerman and Ginny Porteous

Publicity Committee Monday, May 5 was the final luncheon meeting of the season as well as the Installation of Officers for the coming year. This was also an opportunity to recognize and honor those who have served as president with 11 former presidents in attendance including the founding member and first president, Marjorie Cattrell. It…

Two more Pima Cup matches for the M-PMGA

Bob Edelblut On Monday, April 20 six players representing the M-PMGA arrived at the Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club, the host club for this day’s Pima Cup competition. Doug Johnson and Fred Schneider were our A team. Our B team was Tom Fitzgerald and Richard Hicks and our C team was Ron Victor and…

Pickleball Part Two: Why pickleball matters to SaddleBrooke?

Andrea Molberg The game of pickleball is not just something fun to play; it is also good for SaddleBrooke’s health and finances. Last month’s article “Pickleball, Part One: Popularity Growing” described how pickleball has taken off as the hottest sport for active adults nationwide. Why is that important? The health benefits of pickleball are easy…

SaddleBrooke Lady Niners enjoy Ladies Choice event

Sharon Dicosola and Dave Thompson

Elaine Kienitz Ladies Choice, one of our favorite events, was played at the end of April. Our members invite a gentleman, not their spouse or significant other, to play golf. All had a terrific time, the weather was beautiful and golf was followed by a delicious lunch. Prizes were given out for five places and…