Eileen J. Snearly Making multiple hole-in-ones in one day is quite a feat. The MountainView Lady Putters has a longtime member who instinctively knows how to sink the first putt. President of the MountainView Lady Putters, Jean Krause, congratulated Pat Wells on five hole-in-ones on Nov. 8.
Venetia Hobson Lewis Let’s talk turkey. It’s about time, Thanksgiving, that is, and the holidays in December are close behind. Schedules for cooking the turkey must be set, and side dishes and desserts, ranging from pies to plum puddings to cakes, have to be selected from families’ treasure troves of recipes. With so much to…
The Preserve Lady Niners generously gifted Senior Village with a $575 donation raised in a raffle and tournament. They chose the Village in thanks for organizing the COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Accepting the donation is Executive Director Linda Hampton with (left to right) Vice President Caryl Dowel, Treasurer Kathy Berkbigler, President Diane Mazzarella, and Treasurer Sandy…
Eileen J Snearly On Sept. 14, the MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) had their first big outing since the pandemic. They highlighted the great sponsors who have supported them in 2021. The day included a nine-hole golf tournament, followed by lunch in the MountainView Clubhouse. Diane Mazzarella, president of the MPLN, conducted a brief business…
Wanda Ross Holidays are a great reason for a party, and the Lady Niners love a party. So, on Oct. 19, we had a creative Halloween team golf game followed by a very fun, delicious luncheon. The hot turkey and brie sandwich with basil pesto and Roma tomatoes on grilled ciabatta bread with side salad…
Rochelle Davies I’ve heard it said that the odds of a golfer achieving a hole-in-one are something close to 12,500 to 1. It requires a combination of both skill and luck. On the morning of Sept. 7, on the Par 3, 108 yard 11th Hole, Sandi Cooper was playing her “other” home course, Camas Meadows, located…
For 30 years now, the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners (9ers) and the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association (18ers) have joined together to golf in a fun tournament, followed by lunch. The first time the two groups golfed together was in early 1990. They played nine holes and had a lovely Fiesta Luncheon hosted by the Niners. Then, many decided…
Venetia Hobson Lewis To many of us, September was the month that schools resumed their regular schedule. First day’s awkwardness, new books, new teachers, and new subjects brought anxieties and the closure to a carefree summer filled with swimming, tennis, hanging out, and reading for pleasure. September meant reading heavy textbooks, which didn’t fit easily into the…
“The object of golf is not just to win. It is to play like a gentleman [or gentlewoman!], and win.”—Phil Mickelson It’s October, and the fall and winter golf season in Arizona is back in earnest. Quite the appropriate time to provide a short primer on the niceties of the sport we all love. For this,…
Why join SaddleBrooke One’s Men’s Niners? * To golf in a friendly setting with new or existing friends * Learn more about the game in an easy, nine-hole format * Experience competitive fun with other golfers in the community Who can join? Membership in the SaddleBrooke Men’s Nine Hole Golf League is available to all…