Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of the Brooke (PPB) would like to thank SaddleBrooke Ranch Billiards Club (SBR), Jim Kauffman, and SBR’s billiards team for their pool table prowess, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Another big thank you goes out to Tony “The Snake” Cardillo, PPB Travel Team Captain, for organizing this event. On April 27,…
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June 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Evaluate Your Game and Improve
David Zapatka Evaluate: * Watch your opponents during pregame warmups to discover weaknesses and tendencies. Be sure you notice if they are right-handed or left-handed. * Be patient. Take your time. Learn to dink the ball cross court and straight ahead. * Play soft. Hit the ball hard only when you have proper timing and…
June 2024, Sports
A Night of Dancing Under the Stars!
Debbie McGeehan The SaddleBrooke Tennis Club (STC) members love a good party and certainly love to dance! That is what they did to the music of Chuck Moses on Friday night, May 10. The ever-popular entertainer/singer knows how to get the party going with his wide variety of music. It was a beautiful night, with…
June 2024, Sports
Verde Sputters News
BK Koch The Verde Sputters celebrated the 32nd anniversary of its inception, founded by Marj Cantrell. This annual event is played in her honor. On May 6 there were 50 players, consisting of members and their guests. It was a fun day for everyone, and even the weather cooperated. Hazel Roper was low scorer with…
June 2024, Sports
SuperAgers and Softball
Tim Malone Have you ever heard of a SuperAger? By definition, a SuperAger is someone typically over the age of 80 who has cognitive abilities comparable to those much younger. These folks find ways to move out of their comfort zone to stay mentally and physically young. We all know regular physical and mental activity…
June 2024, Sports
Hole-in-One
Karen Fischer of SaddleBrooke, Unit 14, had her first hole-in-one on March 30. The event took place on the Catalina course, hole number 8, a par three. The distance was 136 yards with a blue flag placement. Karen and her husband Joe recently moved to SaddleBrooke from Glen Ellyn, Ill. The hole-in-one was also witnessed…
June 2024, Sports
MountainView-Preserve Lady Niners
EJ Snearly All members of the MountainView-Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) league who signed up to golf on two regular Tuesday league days, April 9 and 16, had the opportunity to win the Club Championship. The new first-time Club Champion, Diane Mazzarella, was announced at the breakfast brunch on April 16. MPLN President Marcy Tixier presented…
Sports, June 2024
Saying Goodbye to Winter, SBWGA Style!
Ret Convey Our SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association (SBWGA) players were overjoyed to put away long underwear, ear muffs, and hand warmers and welcome beautiful weather for our spring kick-off tournament: the Member/Member. May 6 and 7 were two beautiful days for the ladies to play golf with one another and enjoy a delicious lunch of…
June 2024, Sports
MPWGA Coyote Classic
Denise Cashmore MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) held their annual Coyote Classic Golf Event on May 7. This event was co-chaired by Dawn Roarty and Connie Maslowski and sponsored by Coyote Golf Cars (of course). More than 60 MPWGA members picked their partner to make a two-person team. Ladies checked in at The Preserve Golf…