Marsha Mantykow It’s winter, and I am enjoying my boots and jackets. I’m also looking forward to the spring and all the events we have planned. Ladies Coffee: Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the home of Marcia Gilbert from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please join us for a morning of noshing, laughter, and, most importantly,…
Category: February 2026
February 2026, Generals
Lush and Low-Water Landscapes
The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, March 11, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for the presentation “Lush and Low-Water Landscapes.” The Southwest is a unique…
February 2026, Sports
Senior Olympics 2026
Debbie McGeehan The Tucson Senior Olympic Festival is held annually. This year the tennis event was held on Jan. 7 and 8 at Reffkin Tennis Center. The entry fee for each person to participate was $10, as in past years. Players were grouped by USTA Standards, and we were in the Ultra Senior Category (70+…
February 2026, Sports
Marilyn Fisher Wins Lady Niners Founders Cup
Wanda Ross The SaddleBrooke Lady Niners held their annual 9-hole Founders Cup on Jan. 13 in honor of our founders. We are very grateful to President June Hill and Vice President Liz Carlson who founded this organization in 1990 when there were 39 charter members. Thanks to them, more than 30 years later, we continue…
February 2026, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Don’t Let a Missed Shot Define Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Every pool player has experienced this: you line up for an easy shot, take your stroke, and watch the ball miss. Whether it rattles in the pocket, overcuts, or falls short, that single moment can stir up frustration, self-doubt, and tension. While the mishap itself is just a small part of…
February 2026, Sports
SaddleBrooke Lady Niners League Welcomes You
Wanda Ross Wow, it’s 2026! That came much faster than we expected, but here we are. This is a great time to think about golfing. Maybe you’re newly retired or still working but have some flexibility. If so, this could be a great time to take up golf, a fabulous sport. The weather has been…
February 2026, Sports
MPWGA Awards 2025 Aces and Most Improved Player
Denise Cashmore The MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association kicked off 2026 with a series of exciting events. On Jan. 6 golfers gathered at The Preserve Golf Course for an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start to compete in several high-stakes competitions. Sponsored by Absolutely Art, the day began with partly cloudy skies, warming temperatures, and adorable, grazing goats…
February 2026, Sports
MountainView Lady Putters Annual Registration
Barb Wallace The MountainView Lady Putters welcomed 16 new members at their annual registration meeting on Jan. 21. Putters gave special recognition to invaluable board volunteer and treasurer of 25 years, Sandy Strack. Outgoing board members were also recognized, and new board members were introduced. You don’t have to wait for the annual registration to…
February 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Mastering the Spin Game
David Zapatka Spin is one of the most underrated game-changing skills. While beginners often focus on simply getting the ball over the net, intermediate and advanced players know that adding spin can create awkward bounces, force errors, and open up the court. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your offensive tools or add finesse to your…
February 2026, Sports
Call 911! Does Anyone Know CPR?
That’s not something any of us ever want to hear, but one morning at the SaddleBrooke pickleball courts, that urgent shout became a wake-up call for Bill Gray, vice president of the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA). Bill realized it had been more than 30 years since he last thought about CPR. If that was true…