Bonnie Barker The 2016 golf season is winding down and we are looking forward to the beginning of a new season. We are excited to see our snowbird friends returning, tournaments beginning, cooler days (really?) and fun times! Coyote Golf Carts has been our loyal sponsor for a number of years. Their much appreciated support…
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Sports, November 2016
Golf course maintenance crew appreciation event set for December 17
Don Plapinger On Friday, December 16 the Green’s Committee will host the ninth annual Holiday Appreciation Luncheon for the members of the MountainView and Preserve Golf Course Maintenance Crew. The maintenance workers are not HOA 2 employees and they do not benefit from the HOA 2 employee appreciation effort. All contributions go directly to the…
Sports, November 2016
Softball announces summer champs
Carol Chiarello SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) completed the summer season in September. The final results are in, so let’s take a look: Monday Recreation – Bubb’s Grub ran away with the championship with a final record of eight wins, three losses. Dale Norgard was at the helm as the season ended. Second place went to…
Sports, November 2016
Pumpkin Pickleball party
Andrea Molberg Pickleball players find fun off the courts too. On October 25 about 65 SPA (SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association) members gathered in the HOA 1 Activity Center for lots of fun and tasty appetizers. Linda Cornish did a great job with the decorations and the mood was festive. Everyone who came received a goodie bag…
Sports, November 2016
Pickleball in the Olympics
Andrea Molberg With the 2016 Rio Olympics behind us, some are already thinking about 2020 in Tokyo and wondering if pickleball might be included. Although getting a sport into the Olympics isn’t easy, six new sports – baseball, softball, karate, skateboard, sports climbing and surfing – have recently been added to the 2020 Olympic lineup.…
Sports, November 2016
SaddleBrooke Tennis Club
Gary Greenbaum Jay Clayton Wilson Neighbor, pilot, collector of bronze, philanthropist, businessman, opera devotee, retiree, BBQ king and good tennis buddy – that’s the skinny on Gary Greenbaum. Is anything left out? Yes, according to his wife Diane Korn. She wants to add that Gary is also an outstanding husband who is without equal. Gary…
Sports, November 2016
Are you linked in?
No, we’re not talking about the business networking website, but rather SaddleBrooke Links Players. Links Players is a national and international organization of people who love the game of golf and believe that Jesus gave us a perfect example of how to live on this earth. The game of golf embodies the principles of integrity,…
Sports, November 2016
SB Men’s 9-Hole League begins
Dick Cook The SaddleBrooke Men’s Nine Hole League has begun its 2017 golf season. The league’s board has welcomed back active members, new members and the snowbirds that have returned to Tucson for the winter. Below is the Niners event schedule for the months of November and December. 2016/2017 Event Calendar Fall/winter tee times begin…
Sports, November 2016
The STC Bulletin Board
Jay Clayton Wilson Many residents in the SaddleBrooke community, along with those who are considering SaddleBrooke as a new home, visit the Tennis Center. It is a handsome venue, beautifully appointed and designed for those who seek an active retirement. Our patio is a popular attraction for them because it demonstrates the friendly, warm atmosphere…