Debbie McMullin Janey Clausen shot a two-day total score of 165 (80 at The Preserve on November 13, 2018 and 85 at MountainView on November 14, 2018). With no competitor finishing less than 170, Janey won the MPWGA 2018 Club Championship. This is her third time winning this coveted title, as she was also MPWGA…
Ed Mandler, consumate pickleball player and SPA member, shares his love of pickleball with his great grandson, Vinny. Vinny Oliveri turned one year on September 28. Vinny and his parents, Cambria and Vincent Oliveri live in CA. Judy and Ed Mandler can’t wait for Vinny to visit and stop by the SaddleBrooke pickleball courts for…
Bob Edelblut I bet most of you have forgotten about the Hole-in-One Train. No reason to fret for it is running smoothly and thanks to Alan all the seats in the second car are now taken. Management is contemplating the addition of a third car. What do you think? Does anyone know about a “Monday…
On December 11, the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners celebrated the season and the year with their annual holiday luncheon. Following a fun round of golf, the ladies adjourned to the Vistas Dining Room where they enjoyed another delicious luncheon served by our outstanding Food and Beverage staff. As they entered the dining room, they were met…
Marsha Camp Before we close the diary on 2018, let’s remember some of the fun from December. The days leading up to our Holly and Ivy Tournament were icy cold. But December 4 surprised us with blue skies and no wind! The two best balls of the foursome format was fun, even though I made…
Rodger Bivens The U.S. Masters Swimming Association sponsored a nationwide swimming fitness challenge this fall to encourage people to gain a level of fitness leading into the new year. The challenge consisted of a one-mile pool swim to be completed between November 15-30 of this year. This swim could be done individually or as part…
Bob Edelblut I am sure that most of you have forgotten how many holes-in-one members of the Men’s Club recorded in 2016. The number was 20 and at that time it set a record. All of a sudden, thanks to Rick Cole, that record has a realistic chance of being surpassed. On Tuesday, November 20,…
Ann Lange SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) rallied at the MountainView Ballroom to catch up on the pickle pipeline, celebrate the season and spend a night doin’ da dink on da dance floor at the holiday party December 4. The Court Chums let their hair down, grabbed their high-heeled sneakers and gave a show of some…
JD Davis In some respects, it’s like a costume ball; you find yourself starring, trying to identify your friends without their shorts, tennis skirts, hats and sunglasses. The phrase you hear throughout the evening is, “Goodness, you look so different, I didn’t recognize you with clothes on.” And I must say, the ladies, in their…
The SaddleBrooke Table Tennis Club (SBTTC) will hold an open house for any resident who would like to stop by and play some table tennis at the Mariposa Room in the DesertView Sports Complex from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Paddles and balls will be provided. You may have played ping…