SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) had its annual St. Patrick’s Day Tournament on March 16 to a hungry and rousing crowd, despite the threatening weather the day before, the luck of the Irish gave the weather a needed break with sunshine and a dry field to boost the spirits of everyone who attended. The St.…
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April 2024, Sports
How Do You Like Them Apples?
Marilyn Ginther Did you know that March 11 was National Johnny Appleseed Day? Neither did the ladies of the MountainView Lady Putters until they attended the luncheon that afternoon. On National Johnny Appleseed Day, we remember a man who made apple (and pear) trees bloom across the nation. The day celebrates a kindly legend who…
April 2024, Sports
2024 SaddleBrooke Lady Niners Club Champion
Wanda Ross The SaddleBrooke Lady Niners Club Championship is a three-day competition. The winner is the player with the lowest gross score total for the three days of play. Congratulations to Marilyn Fisher for becoming our 2024 Club Champion. Marilyn and her husband are snowbirds who moved to SaddleBrooke about nine years ago. Their other…
April 2024, Sports
MountainView Lady Putters Luncheon
Judy Falewicz The MountainView Lady Putters celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the March luncheon with a nice turnout, wearing the green. The first event of 2024 will host the ladies from Quail Creek on April 16. There is a limit of 54 putters from each group. A lottery will be held if more than 54…
April 2024, Sports
Give It a Try
Sometimes, it is just good to try something new. It’s okay to consider something we might find difficult. It might just turn out to be a joyful experience and make our hearts happy. Our efforts to just try could replace stress, boredom, and depression and reward us with happiness, satisfaction, and a sense of purpose.…
April 2024, Sports
SPA Players Compete in Dinking in the Desert
Raymond H. Goettsch On March 15 through 17, more than 148 members of the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) played in the second annual Dinking in the Desert intramural tournament. The tournament was for men’s doubles on March 15, women’s doubles on March 16, and mixed doubles on March 17. Due to the weather, the men’s…
April 2024, Sports
MPMGA Calendar Filled with Great Events
Jim Grosjean The last month has been busy for the Mountainview-Preserve Men’s Golf Association (MPMGA). On Feb. 15 the rescheduled Tournament of Champions reached its conclusion, with Glen Hanson crowned as the overall champion with a net score of 67 on the tough Preserve Golf Course. No one saw this round of golf coming, least…
April 2024, Sports
Yes, There Is a Home Course Advantage
Scott Baker The SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters faced off against the Highlands at Dove Mountain Men’s Putters for another of our quarterly Saguaro Cup tournaments. This quarter, the tournament was held at the Highlands Golf Course at Dove Mountain. The putting green was fast and seemed to have some hidden undulations that made it difficult for…
April 2024, Sports
SaddleBrooke Pickleball – April 2024
SPA Members Volunteer for Edwin Road Trash Removal Raymond H. Goettsch On Feb. 17 SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) members volunteered to remove debris and trash from the sides of Edwin Road. SPA Board President Terry Jackson supervised the semi-annual clean-up project. SPA’s Ladies APPL Team Victorious Nancy Dowell A hard-fought pickleball match took place at…
April 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Blocking Shots
David Zapatka Would you like to neutralize the hard shots being hit in your direction? Consider a blocking strategy. Blocking a shot properly requires technique, positioning, timing and strategy. Follow this advice to improve your blocking skills: * Stand with your knees bent and feet shoulder-width apart. The lower you can get down, the better.…