Brenda Steward The local landscape looked a bit more like a living watercolor painting Monday, May 11, as the Mountain View Lady Putters invited the Lady Niners to trade their long irons for short sticks. The event, themed “Garden Scenes and Putting Greens,” turned the course into a floral festival of friendly competition. The atmosphere…
Dale Dillon Lips Did you know that line dancing is the ultimate cross-training partner for your favorite sports? Whether you’re into pickleball, tennis, golf, biking, swimming or hiking, the dance floor is a secret weapon that can keep you agile, focused, and injury-free. Here is how trading your sneakers for dance shoes can level up…
Dawn Walker Watch this space! SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) summer concert will include several pieces from the American Folk Tradition in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Details are still being worked out, but the concert will be held at The Holy Way Presbyterian Church 4040 S Bilbray Ave,…
Gary Pelphrey According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), pickleball continues to experience significant national growth, increasing 479% from 2020 to 2025. Participation has expanded faster than any major recreational sport in America, with additional investment interest highlighted by recent reports of a $225 million investment in pickleball-related ventures by Apollo Sports Capital,…
Jim Grosjean The MPMGA has been busy this spring with numerous and varied tournaments all leading up to the famous Summer Bash on June 4. The Bash is one of our most popular events, namely because it includes a free lunch and, most importantly, free beer. (I hope) I still question the naming of this late spring tournament the “Summer” Bash, since it…
Max Fleming 2026 Men’s Niners Summer Cup The Men’s Niners will hold a Summer Cup event, a Ryder Cup style competition on June 17, June 20 (Saturday!) and June 24. Watch the emails for more details. The 2026 Niners Unite Summer Mixed Scramble The SaddleBrooke Men’s and Lady’s Niners Summer mixed scramble is on Tuesday…