Unit 27 Activities Sue Case On Sept. 7, residents of Unit 27 held the first unit meeting since the COVID-19 shutdown. In addition to recognizing new residents, Unit Rep Jeff Depka brought everyone up to date on current SaddleBrooke TWO issues. Social Chair Ron Talbot gave the attendees a preview of upcoming unit events. There will be…
Ann Kuperberg The MountainView Bridge Club now meets in MountainView’s Catalina Room on Friday afternoons at 1 p.m. If you need a partner or further information, contact JoAnn Aiken at jotax124@aol.com or 520-256-2702. Our website is www.bridgewebs.com/mountainview. This group of duplicate players always welcomes players of all abilities. It’s a great way to sharpen your…
Venetia Hobson Lewis To many of us, September was the month that schools resumed their regular schedule. First day’s awkwardness, new books, new teachers, and new subjects brought anxieties and the closure to a carefree summer filled with swimming, tennis, hanging out, and reading for pleasure. September meant reading heavy textbooks, which didn’t fit easily into the…
“The object of golf is not just to win. It is to play like a gentleman [or gentlewoman!], and win.”—Phil Mickelson It’s October, and the fall and winter golf season in Arizona is back in earnest. Quite the appropriate time to provide a short primer on the niceties of the sport we all love. For this,…
In 2007, the Worcester family, along with veterans and others who helped with their annual wreath ceremony in Arlington, formed the non-profit Wreaths Across America (WWA) to expand the reach of the annual program. The WWA concept was to help members of groups around the country who also wanted to place Remembrance Wreaths at veterans’…
It’s the People Stuart Watkins “It’s the people,” was the response that both Landon Sheat and Karen Simmons gave when asked what they enjoyed most about POP Tennis. Landon said he enjoyed it because it seemed to be less competitive than tennis. Karen also enjoys getting out and said she just enjoys the sport. Landon…
You can drop off your prescription drugs at the Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation on Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. No liquids, syringes, creams, or sharps will be accepted. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated. Medications must be in sealed plastic bags. No bottles are accepted; pills can be mixed/combined into…
Why join SaddleBrooke One’s Men’s Niners? * To golf in a friendly setting with new or existing friends * Learn more about the game in an easy, nine-hole format * Experience competitive fun with other golfers in the community Who can join? Membership in the SaddleBrooke Men’s Nine Hole Golf League is available to all…
Raymond H. Goettsch According to USA Pickleball, more than 4 million Americans now play pickleball. So, it should not be surprising that professional baseball players also play pickleball. However, it was surprising that relief pitchers for the Chicago Cubs play pickleball during home games at Wrigley Field. The Cubs pitching coach, Tommy Hottovy, purchased a pickleball…
Ben Eisenstein Members of both the SaddleBrooke SkyGazers and SaddleBrooke Ranch Astronomy Club participated in the Dark Sky Star Party at Oracle State Park on Sept. 11. Ben Eisenstein and Tim Lawler of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Astronomy Club and Dave Evans, Richard Spitzer, Don Cain, and Sam Miller from the SaddleBrooke Skygazers brought their telescopes…