Connie Kotke The Verde Sputters welcomed new members every single Monday morning in December! Some had been thinking about joining for a while and decided to take the plunge. Some returned after a short hiatus (they missed the camaraderie), and some were brand new to SaddleBrooke. They heard that we’re one of the friendliest clubs…
Marsha Mantykow It’s winter, and I am enjoying my boots and jackets. I’m also looking forward to the spring and all the events we have planned. Ladies Coffee: Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the home of Marcia Gilbert from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please join us for a morning of noshing, laughter, and, most importantly,…
The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, March 11, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for the presentation “Lush and Low-Water Landscapes.” The Southwest is a unique…
Debbie McGeehan The Tucson Senior Olympic Festival is held annually. This year the tennis event was held on Jan. 7 and 8 at Reffkin Tennis Center. The entry fee for each person to participate was $10, as in past years. Players were grouped by USTA Standards, and we were in the Ultra Senior Category (70+…
Wanda Ross The SaddleBrooke Lady Niners held their annual 9-hole Founders Cup on Jan. 13 in honor of our founders. We are very grateful to President June Hill and Vice President Liz Carlson who founded this organization in 1990 when there were 39 charter members. Thanks to them, more than 30 years later, we continue…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Every pool player has experienced this: you line up for an easy shot, take your stroke, and watch the ball miss. Whether it rattles in the pocket, overcuts, or falls short, that single moment can stir up frustration, self-doubt, and tension. While the mishap itself is just a small part of…