Shannon Martinell and Linda Shannon-Hill There is no shortage of events this spring for the members of the MountainView Lady Putters. On March 30 we participated in the Susan G. Komen Walk to raise money and breast cancer awareness for the local Komen chapter. On Wednesday, April 9 the MountainView Lady Putters travelled to SaddleBrooke…
Joe Lestingi In a companion story, Financing the Third Base Seating Project Part 1, we recognized the players and companies who financed the construction of the Third Base Seating Project. SaddleBrooke Softball is also pleased to recognize the sponsors who have been instrumental in providing outstanding support of its activities: A Closer Look Real Estate…
Sam Benjamin As summer fast approaches and our beloved snowbirds fly the coop for cooler pastures, the remaining approximately 60% of residents need constructive outlets to beat the heat at times. One of the great amenities provided by this glorious place is our renowned Table Tennis Club which has been growing like Topsy. Table Tennis,…
Bonnie Thomas The SaddleBrooke Niners have new winners for the State Medallion for the year 2014. They are Peggy Tomlinson with a low gross of 88 and Marlene Cowan with a low net of 63. Congratulations to Peggy and Marlene! The State Medallion competition is one of a number of awards given by the SaddleBrooke…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Life changes in SaddleBrooke. Through years of Rebecca’s teaching, just about every life change is seen—death, illness, cancer, joint replacement, vacations, births, unretirements—name it. Since we live with aging adults the concentration of maturity gives unique perspective in facing negative changes far more frequently. This in your face lifestyle may lead to…
The 2014 SaddleBrooke Men’s Golf Association Club Championship golf tournament was held on April 2, 5 and 9 on the SaddleBrooke Golf Course. There were 84 club members in the field vying for the title of Club Champion. Of course, only one can be Club Champion. The field was broken down into six flights with…
Jack Fritz Karen Warner, a former high school swimmer, joined the SaddleBrooke Swim Club last year and has been working out with the assistance of Head Coach Doug Springer to improve her technique and fitness. She has improved to such a level that she recognized her old high school form and felt confident enough to…
Bonnie Thomas The SaddleBrooke Niners’ Ladies’ Choice Tournament was held on Tuesday, April 22 with thirty five couples participating. This is an annual event in which Niners invite a male guest who is not their spouse. Sharon Dicosola chaired the committee. After a morning of golf the couples had a delicious taco lunch including a…
Larry Linderman The history of pickleball at SaddleBrooke has several landmarks: the first court which was lined with masking tape in the MountainView parking lot in 2007; the obtaining of the Preserve Courts; the all-purpose courts built in 2008 which now sit unused behind DesertView; the raising of over $100,000 by the SPA membership to…
Kathy DeMerritt We were tracking Debra Finn’s ball all the way as it made its way into the hole on Tucson No. 8. Using her 9-iron and a Srixon ball, Deb hit a perfect shot to make the 118 yard ace! Congrats, Deb, for a memorable experience (witnessed by Ann Running and Kathy DeMerritt on…