Joseph F. Giammarino On Friday, September 6, at 10 a.m., the Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) travel team hosted the Iron Oaks Breakers Pool League from Sun Lakes, AZ for possession of a personalized Bronze Travel Plaque. Our teams consisted of: Dominic “The Doctor” Borland and Gary “One Rail” Barlow, Fred “The Baker” Dianda and…
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Clubs and Classes, July 2019
Pool Players of the Brooke member application dinner
Joe Giammarino Wow! Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB), you rock! On Wednesday, June 5, 2019, the PPB held their first Member Appreciation Dinner at the SaddleBrooke One’s Activity Center. Jack Hacking’s contribution of his rendition of Sloppy Joe’s was over-the-top delicious, as were his brownies; thank you Jack for supporting our club. Our wonderful…
Clubs and Classes, July 2019
Pool Players of the Brooke – Recap and results
Joe Giammarino and Dominic Borland Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) want to thank our generous sponsor, SmashBurger. On June 15, 2019, the PPB hosted an Under 25 Partners 8-Ball Tournament. The PPB decided to eliminate their highly skilled players from this tournament and let other club members compete for the Under 25 Championship. Eligible…
Clubs & Classes, June 2019
Pool Players of the Brooke vs. Sunflower Billards Club
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) would like to thank Sunflower Billiards Club, Terry Boren, President of the Sunflower’s Billiards Club and their members for the friendly competition and camaraderie. Another big thank you goes out to Dominic Borland and Gary Barlow, captains of the Pool Players of the Brooke Travel Team…
Sports, May 2019
Pool players of the Brooke vs. Quail Creek Billiards Club
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) would like to thank Quail Creek Billiards Club, Dennis Desmond, President of the Quail Creek’s Billiards Club and their members for the friendly competition and camaraderie. Another big thank you goes out to Dominic Borland and Gary Barlow, captains of the Pool Players of the Brooke…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
PPB’s first 9-ball Singles Tournament
Joe Giammarino Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) wants to thank our generous sponsors Expert Automotive and Smashburger. On Saturday, April 20, 2019, the PPB Billiards Club hosted the first 9-Ball Singles Tournament in HOA1’s newly opened, beautiful Catalina Recreation Center (CRC). The format was double elimination, two out of three in the first round…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Victory!
Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB)want to thank our generous sponsor Leah Kari—Secure Senior Health Solutions. On February 23, 2019, the PPB hosted a Partners 8-Ball Tournament. Tournament Directors were Randy Smith and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 28 players gathered to play competitive partner 8-Ball. After a Skill Rating controlled draw where the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Players in the ‘Brooke compete in the 35th Senior Olympics
Joe Giammarino On January 29, 2019 four members of the Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) Billiard Club traveled down to Pockets Pool and Pub in Tucson to compete in the 35th Senior Olympics in the sport of 8-Ball Singles. This event is for 50 and older residents of Arizona who enjoy competing in this…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Christmas 8-Ball in the Catalina Recreation Center
Joe Giammarino Pool Players of The Brooke wants to thank our generous sponsors Lindsay’s Quality Cues, Truly Nolan, Sunny Side Up Café and 00R00 Auto. Fifteen weeks after closing the Starter Shack, the Pool Players of the Brooke Billiards Club hosted the inaugural 8-Ball Singles Tournament in SaddleBrooke One’s newly opened, beautiful Catalina Recreation Center…
Sports, May 2018
Jim “RocketMan” Donat in Orbit
Joe Giammarino and Dominic Borland Pool Players of The Brooke want to thank our generous sponsor Catalina ACE Hardware. On April 14, 2018 the Pool Players of the Brooke hosted a Singles 8-Ball Tournament. Tournament Directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 15 players gathered to play competitive 8-Ball. Jim…