H.V. Topspin “No one ever left a job or a marriage because they were over-appreciated.” All non-profits rely on the good will and energy of members who volunteer to arrange, contrive and engender salubrious events that build a better and more convivial tennis experience. Our SaddleBrooke Tennis club is no stranger to the finest of…
TJ Duffy December is such a hectic time with decorating, shopping, partying, and celebrating that it’s easy to overlook what drew us to live here. As is often the case, we’re reminded by our visitors with mouths a gasp just how fortunate we are to enjoy the splendor of our community. SaddleBrooke was one of…
Jay Clayton Wilson Skin cancer is the fasting growing skin disease in the world. It is particularly prevalent in Arizona where our love of the outdoors exposes us to harmful sun rays almost daily. The University of Arizona Skin Cancer Institute (SCI) is nationally recognized for advances in skin cancer research. STC partners with SCI…
Jay Clayton Wilson Labor Day 2017 was a spectacular holiday on the STC patio. Colorful decorations and tasty food greeted well over 100 members and guests who joined us to celebrate the last days of summer. The aroma of grilled hamburgers and plump hotdogs wafted throughout the entire community. Those burgers were summertime-yummy in the…
TJ Duffy Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 18, 2017. The SaddleBrooke Tennis Club plays host to a multifaceted fundraising event for the Skin Cancer Institute (SCI) which unites The University of Arizona Cancer Center’s many skin cancer prevention endeavors, bringing together innovative research, clinical care, education and community outreach. Denise Spartonos, Community Outreach Coordinator…
Jay Clayton Wilson SaddleBrooke Tennis Center welcomes two new members to our club. Linda and Mike moved here from Escondido, California. Linda was a native Californian, born in the San Fernando Valley area, otherwise known as a “Valley Girl” and Mike was originally a “Jersey Boy.” Before they married eight years ago, Linda was a…
Jay Clayton Wilson STC is very proud of Rufus Renfrow who is turning 90 (that’s 90) years young and still plays intense tennis several times per week. How does STC honor a guy like Rufus? By having a patio party, of course. Debbie McGeehan, Tina Huber, Brenda Harried and Nancy Hunter are as avid for…
Jay Clayton Wilson Maria Petito is our kind of tennis player. She never touched a racket until 1999 when she took a six week series of Bob Lewis’ 1-2-3 tennis lessons. The members who took lessons with her subsequently formed their own group and have played together ever since – that would be 16 years!…
Jay Clayton Wilson Gary Stithem was a mainframe programmer for a major financial institution who hails from Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah out in the Canyon Lands. From a young age his goal in life was not related solely to the IBM mainframe. It was to become a player on a USTA team at the…
Jay Clayton Wilson SaddleBrooke’s world class tennis venue has always been a highly valued asset for players and the entire community. How could anyone improve on such a good thing, one might ask? Why just not kick back, get some exercise now and then and let the club coast in comfort? We have all these…