On March 6 the SaddleBrooke One putting green was alive with color with Verde Sputters in their green shirts and MountainView Putters in their fuchsia shirts. Check-in of players was done by Jan Deer, Elaine Ackerman, and Barbara Turner. There were 72 players in teams of two Verde Sputters with two MountainView Putters. There were…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, it’s time now to learn about the overhead smash after learning about lobbing the past few months. Mary Littlewood says the overhead smash is the most aggressive, offensive shot in all of pickleball. It’s usually hit off the…
Bin Davis Many of our fellow SaddleBrooke residents have recently become Knit Wits. They have enriched our club with life stories, skills, and diverse personalities. We welcome them all and hope that they will discover that being a Knit Wit enhances their lives. The beginning classes in knitting and crocheting are well underway. It is…
Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Harry Krantz, a Ph.D. student of astronomy at the University of Arizona Steward Observatory, on Sunday, April 23, at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, at 7 p.m. Circumstances required cancellation of the scheduled February meeting, but Krantz has graciously agreed to the…
Anne Quinn-Diment There is an old saying that rings true: “A tired dog is a good dog.” Just like with people, when dogs have a healthy balance of physical and mental stimulation, they are apt to be happy and well-adjusted. SaddleBrooke residents are fortunate to have a dog park located right within their community. The…
Sylvia Munsen and Sandi Newberry The February meeting of the Catalina Timewalkers Chapter of Questers was held in the home of Sylvia Munsen. She was assisted by Leni Bowman, Alice Dahl, and Debbie Muise who prepared a delicious brunch using recipes popular in the 1930s. The program was presented by hostess Sylvia, sharing her collection…