Tim Malone Savoring peace in retirement refers to the mindful and deeply appreciative experience of tranquility, freedom, and emotional well-being that often comes with leaving the workforce. It’s not just about relaxing—it’s about embracing a slower pace of life, finding joy in simple moments, and reconnecting with oneself and others without the pressures of a…
Connie Kotke On Nov. 18, 76 players from the SaddleBrooke One Lady Niners golf league and the Verde Sputters women’s putting group teamed up for a fun (and chilly) tournament on the Catalina course. This is an annual event that encourages new friendships, builds putting skills, and gives those Sputters who don’t golf a chance…
David Zapatka No man’s land, sometimes referred to as the transition area, aka the kitchen, is the area of the pickleball court between the non-volley zone line and the baseline. Think of it as a space 11 feet long and 20 feet wide; two feet behind the non-volley zone line and two feet inside the…
Kathy DeMerritt A big thank you to the Verde Sputters! They did a great job of making the Turkey Shoot a great success on Nov. 18. Their article in this issue of the SaddleBrooke Progress will provide details of our day. We had fun and a delicious lunch! Next up was our holiday play day…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool We all miss shots and play dumb shots. It happens to all of us, and we get mad or down on ourselves. The difference between the better players and the weaker players is how well they control their emotions and actions when they are not shooting. Over the years I have…
Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brookes Billiards Club (PPB) hosted an 8-Ball Singles Tournament on Nov. 15 in the SaddleBrooke One Catalina Recreation Center (CRC) Billiards Room. This was the second of five 8-Ball Tournament qualifiers for the PPB Club Championship. The PPB was the sponsor of this tournament. The format…