Andrea Molberg Whether you’re new to this extremely popular sport of pickleball or been playing a while, check your paddle. You may need a new, quieter one. SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association referee Steve Phillips wrote: “A lot of beginner and progressive players are not understanding why the ball, when hit, does not carry the same as…
Spooky Halloween party Lynne Kumza It was a grave yard smash! In October the Vermilion Room crypt came alive with witches, spiders, even a spider web, a butterfly and bee, a cat and Peter Pan. They were creepy, kooky and spooky; also cute and mysterious. What could this be? It was just a few members…
Andrea Molberg Looking for a great way to celebrate birthdays? Some pickleball players, including Sue Diericks, Judi Wilkerson, Martha Takakoshi and Debbie Masciorini mark the event with very special birthday corsages and even wear them on the court. What a great example of pickleball fun and friendship. Come join the festivities.
Barbara Johnson The SaddleBrooke Lady Niners welcomed fall with their annual Turkey Shoot on November 7. With unusually warm days for this time of year, we were greeted with a slight drop in temperature to make it feel like fall on that particular day. The winner of this contest is the lady who hits her…
Marilyn Anthony The annual JFG Chanukah Party – the must go to event of the season – will be held on December 13 in the main dining room of HOA One. The menu consists of beef brisket, potato latkes, vegetable medley and ice cream. Price is $24.50 for members/$26.50 for non-members. Please RSVP by…
Myrna Simms On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, come hear historian Jim Williams speak about the early settlers in Catalina and describe events leading up to the creation of Catalina State Park in 1982. Jim is not only a noted historian and President of the Oro Valley Historical Society, but also an experienced hiker. He…