Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Playing billiards is a beloved pastime for many people. When first starting out, players may spend countless hours simply enjoying the game, even if they’re self-taught. They revel in the feeling of improving their skills, such as when they achieve their first table run or finally beating an opponent who has…
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Sports, May 2024
SBWGA 18-Holers Eclipse the Eclipse
Ellen Avenoso How do you eclipse a solar eclipse? The SaddleBrooke 18-holers did it by holding their annual Quail Classic, a member/guest three-day event, playing while the eclipse was happening (fully equipped with special eclipse-viewing safety glasses). Though it was a beautiful, sunny day, we all began to notice the effects of the eclipse when…
Sports, May 2024
Table Tennis Club Spring Social
Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Table Tennis Club Spring Social was held on April 15 at the Tennis Center patio on a nice cool and sunny day. Club members and their guests enjoyed great food, conversation, and games. In addition, there was a series of drawings for door prizes. Chef Bob Berkley grilled hamburgers and veggie…
Sports, May 2024
Winners, Winners
The MountainView Lady Putters are pleased to announce our monthly winners for March. Jean Kraus won the Roadrunner Award for low gross. Dar Pitman won the Louann Garvin Tiger Award (named after the founder) for low net score. Ginger Cannon won the Hole-in-Wonder Award with 8. MVLP hosted Quail Creek for the annual event between…
Sports, May 2024
Inaugural MountainView Masters Par 3 Event
Denise Cashmore The inaugural Masters Par 3 event was held at the MountainView Golf Course on April 10 (the same day as the Part 3 Tournament at Augusta National). There were 72 golfers, ranging in age and skill set, competing for a green jacket—one for men and one for the ladies. The shotgun start began…
Sports, May 2024
Verde Sputters April Update
BK Koch April showers bring May flowers, but it doesn’t bring golfers and Sputters. On April 1, with the rain, rain, rain, 48 Verde Sputters had an early luncheon. The committee members of Hazel Roper, Karen Taylor, Nancy Bowersock, Kathie Roberts, and Sandy Ripley did beautiful flower centerpieces on each table. Debbie Van Berkom won…
Sports, May 2024
Pool Players of The Brooke Ladies vs. Green Valley Recreation Ladies
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of the Brooke (PPB) would like to thank the ladies from the Green Valley Recreation Billiards Club (GVR) for their pool table prowess, camaraderie, friendly competition, and a nice luncheon after the match at SaddleBrooke One’s newly renovated RoadRunner Grill. Another thank you goes out to Tony Cardillo, PPB Travel…