James Wetegrove, Publicity Chairman The new slate of 2023 SaddleBrooke Men’s Nine-Hole Golf League officers was introduced at the general meeting in the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. We have an exciting year of golf planned. Visit our 2023 Golf Schedule on the Niners website sites.google.com/site/sbmens9ers/news-upcoming-events for the complete details.
BK Koch On Jan. 2 “Raindrops kept falling on our heads” and, therefore, sputting was canceled for the day. During the luncheon, we had sunshine, and after the luncheon, raindrops were coming back to fall upon our heads. In the words of Sputters President Helen Bellacqua, “I think the weather is a woman, because it…
Ellen Avenoso We started our new season with the induction of the new board. We also “adopted” a new community endeavor to sponsor: Girls Golf of Tucson. The first event we assisted with was a clinic at Omni Golf Course. We honored our tournament winners, new members, and hole-in-one achievements at our first meeting of…
Miles Bivens I’m 12 years old now, but ever since I can remember, my grandma has been a champion athlete. Grandma Karin became a member of the SaddleBrooke Swim Club when it first formed, under Coach Doug Springer, in order to train for Ironman triathlon competitions, which are comprised of three events: swimming, biking, and…
Eileen J. Snearly On Dec. 13 “Jerome the Gnome” welcomed the MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) to a wonderful “Holly Jolly” celebration of the Christmas holiday. There were the popular “gnomes” this year everywhere. Even though many of the ladies couldn’t be “gnome” this Christmas, and because of the weather, there was no golf, it…
Raymond H. Goettsch USA Pickleball has announced new rules and rule changes for pickleball play effective in 2023. One change is that the “spin” serve, or “chainsaw” serve, is no longer allowed. Under this rule, a server may not spin the ball when it is released to be struck by the paddle. However, while serving,…
Eileen J. Snearly On Dec. 12 the MountainView Lady Putters enjoyed a very merry Christmas party. This Christmas Luncheon was well planned and executed by the Christmas Committee. Every year the Christmas luncheon is a gift to all the members as a thank you for all the work and support they gave the organization throughout…
Jim Grosjean The MountainView-Preserve Men’s Golf Association (MPMGA) Tournament of Champions closed out the 2022 golf season on Jan. 12. A luncheon and awards ceremony followed the golf at the MountainView ballroom. Alan Doan emerged as the overall winner, shooting a net score of 66. Doan’s round was highlighted by birdies on hole number 9…
Wanda Ross Each year, the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners start the new year with our Founders Cup Tournament and luncheon. The Founders Cup gives us an opportunity to pay tribute to the ladies who founded our league in 1990. We are very grateful to then President June Hill and Vice President Liz Carlson. Thanks to them,…
The SaddleBrooke Table Tennis Club is holding an Open House on Sunday, Feb. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Mariposa Room in the DesertView building. It’s an opportunity to come and play a few games and get reacquainted with a game you may have played years ago! Table tennis is great exercise, and…