Kathy DeMerritt
A big thank you to the Verde Sputters! They did a great job of making the Turkey Shoot a great success on Nov. 18. Their article in this issue of the SaddleBrooke Progress will provide details of our day. We had fun and a delicious lunch!
Next up was our holiday play day on Dec. 9. It’s always festive and fun.
“May the Course Be with You” is the theme for our 2026 Invitational. Play day is set for Tuesday, March 31, 2026. This semi-annual event will be chaired by Susan Lucci. Details are well underway, and we know it will be an out-of-this-world experience.
We would like to end this year by giving thanks and recognizing fellow Niners. We have had a great and busy 2025. When we say, “It takes a village,” it does! The Executive Board of LeAnn Ellingson, Karla Kincaid, Mary Jo Swartzberg, Carolyn Ford, Terri Tindal, Regina Pang, and Char Crossman made sure that everything was on track for us. The committee chairs all did their extra-special magic to ensure that things went smoothly: Pat Stead, Susan Lucci, Theresa Mares, Char Crossman, Karla Kincaid, Maria Byers, Kathy DeMerritt, Sue Schlipepsiek, Sharon Marchione, Kathy Coffman, Dian Kupper, and Regina Pang. And those Special Event chairs did a smashing job: Sue Schilepsiek, Susan Lucci, and Charlotte James. There are many other Niners who willingly filled in when necessary. Thank you!
2026 is just around the corner. Have you thought about what you might like to do in the new year? Are you thinking about joining a golf league? Did you know that you can give us a “trial run”? Yes! We are a fun and welcoming group of women who enjoy nine holes of golf. For more information, please visit our website at www.sb9ers.org.