David Zapatka This 12-common-mistakes column began after playing with some very excited, highly-motivated, new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me: “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” We reviewed the first four mistakes the past two months. This month, we…
Category: March 2021
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Singles Club Celebrates Not-So-Lonely Hearts Valentine’s Day
Hazel Staloff Until COVID entered the picture, many of us took social interaction for granted. Isolation and loneliness may have been even more pronounced for those of us in SaddleBrooke who are single. As members of the Singles Club, however, we had formed strong friendships with one another and although we couldn’t meet in person…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
SaddleBrooke Writers Group
John Smith The SaddleBrooke Writers Group continues to be active during the cautionary period resulting from the pandemic. Many of our members have been contributing their work for the pleasure of other members. We have held “mystical meetings” each month since the shut-down a year ago, and we are poised for in-person meetings when the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
MountainView Bridge Club
Ann Kuperberg Spring is in the air, which means our weather is warming up. If we’re playing bridge online, the change will not affect us, except bring more heat into our homes and the view of flowering shrubs from our windows. One of the fun aspects of playing online is meeting people from all over…
Features, March 2021
Whimsy For Today
Becky Kueker I have always believed that if you’re sad you must allow yourself to express those feelings because denying them, the more they grow. As we reach out to others for comfort it is often difficult for them to tolerate emotions like sadness because we are not supposed to be sad. Some unhelpful advice…
Sports, March 2021
How Pickleball Began in SaddleBrooke
Nancy Dowell Pickleball in SaddleBrooke began with 85 enthusiastic SaddleBrooke residents coming to see a demonstration of the game in the MountainView parking lot in 2007. The demonstration was organized by former residents, Dave and Beth Patterson, who were the driving force behind organizing pickleball in SaddleBrooke. Seventy-five of those people attending that day signed…
Features, March 2021
Cortisone Shots for Back and Neck Pain: The Facts
Dr. Craig Brue, DC Are you experiencing recurring episodes of back and neck pain, sciatica, numbness in the hands, arms, or legs? Has your doctor recommended a referral to a pain management doctor for a cortisone shot? Before you consider an epidural steroid shot (ESI), here are the facts you need to know. Fact 1:…
Sports, March 2021
Calories Burned During Two Hours of Doubles Tennis
Dani Arbuckle; Abridged by Ron Bouchard Doubles tennis is an enjoyable way to pass the afternoon with friends, but it’s also more than just a social activity. Doubles tennis is a great way to keep fit. In a two-hour session, you can expect to burn a significant number of calories. Exactly how many you burn…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Basics of Water Resources and Supply
Pam Boedeker SaddleBrooke Nature Club began a four-part series of lectures on our water supply. The first speaker was Bruce Hale. Bruce is a SaddleBrooke resident who has extensive experience with water supply and resources. Bruce has degrees in both biology and chemistry. He has an Associate degree in digital electronics and a Masters in…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club: Free Dance Lessons Are Back!
Diana Wille Good news! SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) is now offering mini versions of its very popular ballroom dance lessons. Classes are from 3 to 4 p.m. on Friday afternoons in the SaddleBrooke One Tennis Pavilion. Social distancing and masks are required of course. Each Friday will feature a different dance style and focus…