Tim and Janis Gaule In this month’s article, we would like to discuss the challenges of adjusting to new hearing aids. The following suggestions that we share are based on Tim’s experience, prior discussions within our hearing group, and a review of several articles regarding this topic. It is not unusual to have attendees at…
Category: August 2023
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
5784 Already?
Melanie Einbund No, it isn’t a misprint! The New Jewish Year is 5784! The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) will be holding evening services on Sept. 15 and morning services on Sept. 16. Yom Kippur services will be held on Sept. 24 (evening) and Sept. 25 (day). IJSS will be holding the “Break Fast” at…
Sports, August 2023
Verde Sputters: Putt-Putt-Putt
BK Koch It is hot, so very hot, but that did not stop our Verde Sputters from putt-putt-putting on those last three Mondays in June. Thankfully, there was not any putting on July 3 and July 10 due to seasonal maintenance of the greens. I want to start with a shout-out to our June and…
Sports, August 2023
Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) vs. SaddleBrooke Ranch Billiards Club (SBR)
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, friendly competition, and a congenial luncheon at the Agave Lounge after the 8-Ball Challenge. Another big thank you goes out to Tony “The Snake” Cardillo,…
Sports, August 2023
Relishing Pickleball: Shot Selection
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn about the selection for the third and fourth shots of a rally. Third Shot: Serving Team “The third shot of any rally—a shot hit by the serving team—determines which doubles team will gain the…
Sports, August 2023
Play Your Best Pool: Roll to Where You Want to Go to Become a Better Player
Johnny Henson As a young adult, I did a lot of stop, stunt, and draw shots. Most players back then believed you could not control your cue ball without shooting a lot of these types of shots during your table play. A good player at a pool hall told me to quit trying to draw…
Generals, August 2023
Hold Onto Your Horses or, Actually, Your Brooms! Save the Date! October 20 at 5 p.m.!
Wanda Bailey, Molly Hunter, and Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke invites you to join in the fun at an amazing Halloween party that will raise funds to serve our community in the Copper Corridor. Your ticket will grant you entrance to the event, one dinner entrée (the menu will consist of beef…
Features, August 2023
In Passing
Gladys K. Lujan Gladys Mary Ann Kinoian was born in Pawtucket, R.I., on May 21, 1934. She passed away May 24, 2023, three days after her 89th birthday, and less than two months before her 54th wedding anniversary. She suffered a stroke on Thanksgiving Day, leaving her paralyzed on one side and unable to speak. Her…
Sports, August 2023
Membership Campaign Begins for SBHOA#1 Men’s Nine Hole League Monday, October 23
James Wetegrove, Publicity Chairman Why join the Men’s Niners? * To golf in a friendly setting with new or existing friends. * To learn more about the game in an easy nine-hole format. * To experience competitive fun with other golfers in our community. Who can join? Membership in the Men’s Niners is available to…
Sports, August 2023
What Makes POP Tennis So Fun?
Roe Callahan POP tennis takes all the best parts of tennis and combines them with a court and equipment that make the game a little easier to play. The result is a social sport that’s as laidback or competitive as you want to make it, and the best part is that absolutely anyone can play.…