Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke’s Billiard Club (PPB) would like to thank Mission Royale’s Billiard Club (MRBC) and their President Brian Kjensmo for their pool table prowess, camaraderie and friendly competition. Another thank you goes out to Tony Cardillo PPB Travel Team Director for organizing this event. On Saturday March 14, the…
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April 2026, Sports
Pool Players of The Brooke’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Joe Giammarino On Wednesday, March 18,the Pool Players of The Brooke’s Billiard Club (PPB) celebrated the club’s 10 years with a Member Appreciation Happy Hour. Over 115 sponsors, members, and better halves gathered in SaddleBrooke TWO’s Ballroom for the festivities. Diane Clary and Kathleen Dunbar greeted our members at the door, Diane took attendance, and…
April 2026, Sports
Lowell “8-Ball” Hegg Wins Another One!
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brookes’ Billiard Club (PPB) hosted an 8-Ball Singles tournament on Saturday February 28, in SaddleBrooke One’s Catalina Recreation Center (CRC) Billiards Room. This was the fourth of five 8-Ball qualifiers for the PPB Club Championship. The PPB was the sponsor of this tournament. The format of this 8-Ball…
April 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Playing in the Wind
David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…
April 2026, Sports
Saddlebrooke and Ranch Senior Softball Action!
St. Patrick’s Day Softball Tournament Well, it’s all over but the sighin’ neighbors. Yep. On March 14, the softballers banged out three games of softball “dramedy” and fun, food, music and neighborly camaraderie. Sponsored appreciatively by Harn Legacy—Estate Planning and Debra Miller, State Farm. Next up? Memorial Day Tournament at the end of May. Winter…
April 2026, Sports
SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters Celebrate Standout Season at Awards Breakfast
Scott Baker The SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters gathered on February 26 for their third and fourth quarter Awards Breakfast, recognizing a year of outstanding performances, steady improvement, and strong participation among members. The event featured special guests Christopher Boyd of Charles Schwab, Tim Wilcox of Sonoran Investment Management, Jane Chanik, Head Golf Professional, and Mike Roddy,…
April 2026, Sports
The 2026 SBMN Championship
Max Fleming The SaddleBrooke Men’s Niners Golf League (SBMN) Championship was held March 8, 15, and 22. Congratulations to all participants. The Gross first, second, and third place were Greg Diment, Bill Zimsky, and Bruce Stead. The Net by Flight first, second, and third place were: 1st flight: Bill Zimsky, Paul Belanger, and Bruce Stead…
April 2026, Sports
MPMGA Takes Back Seat to Collegiate Golfers
Jim Grosjean Here I sit in late March wondering what happened to Spring? I guess that happened back in January, because it sure seems like summer started in the last week of February. The balmy weather hasn’t affected the intrepid golfers of the MPMGA. We’ve been sweating through our usual varied and interesting Thursday tournaments without fail. On March 12, we played…
April 2026, Sports
The Hidden Figures of SBWGA-18
Ellen Avenoso Together, Carol and Judy form an indispensable partnership. While Carol handles the intricacies of weekly play, Judy focuses on tournament preparation and big-picture organization. Their complementary strengths—true “yin and yang”—ensure that SBWGA continues to thrive. The next time you sign up for a game or check your score online, remember: behind the technology…
April 2026, Sports
MPWGA Enjoys a Very Green March
Denise Cashmore MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) enjoyed the arrival of March, with its lush green landscapes, beautiful wildflowers, and a number of community and league golf events. At the MountainView Masters Par 3 Event, held on March 15, MPWGA member Mia Caulk earned the Ladies Low Gross Green Jacket, while Denise Cashmore tied for…