Raymond H. Goettsch The changes to the USA Pickleball rules have been announced. Probably the most important rule changes relate to the serve. The “chainsaw” serve The rules now prohibit the so-called “chainsaw” serve. Under this change, a player may only use his/her non-paddle hand to toss the pickleball for the serve. In other words, the…
Category: February 2022
Sports, February 2022
Verde Sputters Welcome the New Year
On Jan. 3, 26 Verde Sputters and three guests donned their warmest weather gear and sputtered through 18 holes on the SaddleBrooke putting green. The money-hole winner was Sheelagh Simpson. Sheelagh, don’t spend that dollar all in one place! Mickey Levich had not one, not two, but three holes-in-one. There were a total of 23 holes-in-one, in…
Generals, February 2022
Curious About “The Curious Savage” and Its Cast?
Andrea Molberg Bet you’re curious about Community Circle Players’ (CCP) dinner theatre comedy The Curious Savage, coming to MountainView this March. The play, written by award-winning John Patrick, opened on Broadway and has been enjoyed by audiences all around the country. A big success for SaddleBrooke’s PrimeTime Players in 2007 under the direction of Susan…
Features, February 2022
U.S. Military History: U.S. Navy Flag, Seal, and Song
Ross Dunfee Flag: What do you think of when reading the following list: Fluked, Admiralty, Stockless, Grapnel, Herreshoff, Northill, CQR, Delta, Danforth, and Bruce? If your answer was “various kinds of anchors,” you are correct. The first (unofficial) flag of the Continental Navy, called the Infantry Battalion Flag, was adopted in December 1864. It consisted…
Generals, February 2022
Editorial Reminder
Hello, SaddleBrooke submitters! Remember—when the 26th falls on a weekend, the editorial deadline is the Friday before. This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the March edition is Feb. 25. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible!
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Donations Needed to Help People Start a New Life
Can you imagine having to flee your home without a moment’s notice because you were in imminent danger? Can you imagine traveling a long way to a new country where everything is so different and you don’t speak the language? How wonderful it would be to find out that people who don’t even know you…
Features, February 2022
This I Have Learned: New Year’s Resolutions!
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Okay—raise your hand if you made resolutions for the new year. Ah, I see that about 50% of you have. For those of you who have, you might not enjoy this article, and for those of you who haven’t, you will enjoy this article even less. To wit… The habit of…
Sports, February 2022
SPA Holds Final 2021 Membership Meeting and Officers Elected
Raymond H. Goettsch On Dec. 15, 2021, the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) held its year-end membership meeting in the DesertView Performing Arts Center theater. Retiring President Pete Giljohann reviewed the year’s significant developments for SPA, including the preparation for the construction of eight new pickleball courts and the designation of SPA as an amenity by…
Generals, February 2022
Health Night Out – Latest in Dermatology February 28, 7 p.m.
Phyllis Ketring One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetimes. With some of the nation’s hottest and brightest sunshine, Tucson is second only to Sydney, Australia, when it comes to skin cancer rates, and it is not just a summer concern. The good news is that there are more techniques to treat…
Features, February 2022
Sleep, Your Wellness, and Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso How important is good quality sleep to your wellness? Our sleep is based on our “body clocks.” When the sun sets, our brains begin to release a chemical called melatonin that helps us to wind down and give us signals of tiredness, so we can recharge for the next day. It also helps…