Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Playing billiards is a beloved pastime for many people. When first starting out, players may spend countless hours simply enjoying the game, even if they’re self-taught. They revel in the feeling of improving their skills, such as when they achieve their first table run or finally beating an opponent who has…
Ellen Avenoso How do you eclipse a solar eclipse? The SaddleBrooke 18-holers did it by holding their annual Quail Classic, a member/guest three-day event, playing while the eclipse was happening (fully equipped with special eclipse-viewing safety glasses). Though it was a beautiful, sunny day, we all began to notice the effects of the eclipse when…
Diana Sigler On the evening of March 28 in the SaddleBrooke TWO ballroom, 139 people enjoyed the SaddleBrooke Writers Group Coffee House program. Twenty-five writers presented their short stories and poems to an appreciative audience who responded with much applause, lots of laughter, and sometimes a tear or two. The ballroom was beautifully decorated with…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart I am finding a hot topic with many of my friends is, “What is the next step as we age?” Some in SaddleBrooke have built casitas with the idea of having someone live on the property to care for them in the future. Others will use their savings and equity from their…
Happy Tail: Six Pounds of Pure Love Romayne Trudo The luck of the Irish was certainly in play this March. Little Snowball, a two-year-old, six-pound Maltese/terrier mix, became homeless, because her person passed away unexpectedly. Fortunately, Snowball was placed in the welcoming arms of Donna at Ruff Rescue, a local foster-based rescue that works closely…
Oracle Schools Foundation Beer, Brats, and Barrio Dana Eckhardt On April 9 a gathering of donors for the Oracle Schools Foundation met at the host home of John and Linda Ansay for one of the fixed price auctions. There’s no better way to enjoy a Brats and Beer Bash than sitting on a patio overlooking…