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…
Wanda Ross Wow, it’s 2026! That came much faster than we expected, but here we are. This is a great time to think about golfing. Maybe you’re newly retired or still working but have some flexibility. If so, this could be a great time to take up golf, a fabulous sport. The weather has been…
Denise Cashmore The MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association kicked off 2026 with a series of exciting events. On Jan. 6 golfers gathered at The Preserve Golf Course for an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start to compete in several high-stakes competitions. Sponsored by Absolutely Art, the day began with partly cloudy skies, warming temperatures, and adorable, grazing goats…
Barb Wallace The MountainView Lady Putters welcomed 16 new members at their annual registration meeting on Jan. 21. Putters gave special recognition to invaluable board volunteer and treasurer of 25 years, Sandy Strack. Outgoing board members were also recognized, and new board members were introduced. You don’t have to wait for the annual registration to…