Barbara Barr Bengen WIN (Wellness Integrated Network of SaddleBrooke) is on hiatus this summer. Meanwhile, we’ll be sharing wellness ideas and information with you. And stay tuned! We have fabulous programs coming up this fall and winter, including a great Wellness Symposium on Nov. 1! Have you ever noticed all the ads for weed killer…
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August 2024, Sports
Verde Sputters Update
BK Koch The first putting event in July was July 15. Fortunately, there was a slight breeze, which was very welcomed, and it helped Ann Villar get the low score of 35. She received her star on the following Monday. Ann also got the money hole. It was her lucky day! Laura Berkley and Marilyn…
August 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The 4th Shot, Part 2
David Zapatka Consider these targets when hitting the 4th shot. 1. Hit to the opponent who is furthest back in the court. This will keep your opponents on defense. 2. Hit to the middle. The middle often causes confusion between the opponents. 3. Hit to your opponents’ feet. This is always an excellent target. It…
August 2024, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Attitude Makes a Difference
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Improving your mental attitude can greatly improve your game. I was inspired to write this article due to the fact that recently while competing I fell victim to a poor attitude in the middle of a match that negatively affected my play. Having a positive attitude can equal a positive outcome…
Sports, August 2024
Pool Players of The Brooke vs. Sun City Oro Valley
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke’s Billiards Club (PPB) had an informal singles competition against Sun City Oro Valley (SCOV), sponsored by Red Earth Tile & Stone, on July 16 at SCOV. The PPB would like to thank Sun City Oro Valley’s Billiards Club, Sean Park, and SCOV’s billiards team for their pool…
August 2024, Sports
Rally Scoring Can Take Many Forms in Pickleball
Raymond H. Goettsch Under standard pickleball scoring, players can only score points when they are serving, and players cannot score points when their opponents are serving. However, rally scoring is often used in group play or round robin play when players are on more than one court and will play with different opponents in the…
August 2024, Sports
Proposed New Rules for 2025 Could Change the Game of Pickleball
Raymond H. Goettsch Every year pickleball players submit proposed changes to the rules of the game to USA Pickleball, and other players have the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes. The decision as to which proposed rule changes will be adopted is made at the end of the year. This year has generated many…
August 2024, Sports
Senior Softball News
King Mitchell (aka Mitch) Well, SaddleBrooke Senior Softball fans and friends, here it is July 23 and Progress and Roundup deadline time. So, time to strap on the ol’ feedbag … I mean, break out the laptop, and let the electricity from my brain flow into my fingertips! Well, the deadline is actually the 26th,…
August 2024, Sports
Niners United!
Kathy DeMerritt On July 17 members of the SaddleBrooke Niners Ladies and Men’s Niners united to enjoy a fun nine-hole scramble event and lunch. The high temps didn’t deter the golf or fun. As a Lady Niner remarked, “It was a really good time, and we had a great team.” Congrats to the winning team…
August 2024, Sports
MPMGA Plays Through the Summer Heat
Jim Grosjean When afternoon temperatures routinely reach triple digits this summer in SaddleBrooke, the MPMGA continues its weekly golf events at 7:30 a.m. like clockwork. Recently, the three–day Individual Match Play Tournament was contested on the MountainView Golf Course. Before turning to tournament results, it should be said that golfers are very happy with the…