Don’t let your grandkids miss the Egg Hunt and fun activities at SaddleBrooke TWO on Saturday, April 4. All families are welcome! The SaddleBrooke TWO Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee has lots of fun activities planned for the SaddleBrooke TWO Spring Kid’s Day on Saturday, April 4. In the morning, the MountainView clubhouse will be…
SaddleBrooke’s Chris Madsen is heading to USTA Nationals with the Racket Rebels! Chris Madsen, SaddleBrooke’s beloved teaching pro and captain of the Tucson-based Racket Rebels, is once again proving that leadership, grit, and a love for tennis can take you far—literally. This October, Chris Madsen will head west to San Diego to represent the Southwest…
Janis Bottai Janis is a functional aging specialist and personal trainer. She has kindly offered the following suggestions to improve your conditioning, balance, and strength while minimizing injuries.—John Sochacki, SaddleBrooke Tennis Club board member Three areas of focus to improve both your conditioning level and your ability to move about the court efficiently and effectively:…
Debbie McGeehan Who doesn’t like to get together to drink some home-brewed beer? First, we had to play some doubles to work up a thirst, and that is exactly what we did, despite the wind! This get-together was in honor of Richard Wantuck who will be moving from SaddleBrooke on May 29. Randy Zimmerman organized…
TJ Duffy “The sun’s power gives energy to all living things. It increases our vitamin D levels and helps maintain proper circadian rhythms and cortisol levels. However, exposure to its UV rays is the primary cause of skin cancer.” —Hillary Sachs, Costco Connection SaddleBrooke residents are widely recognized for supporting efforts to improve and save…
Fran Friedlander In Fall 2021 we arrived in SaddleBrooke from Boston. The pandemic was responsible for us taking the plunge to move to the Southwest. Had it not been for the horror of the pandemic, we would still be suffering the cold and dreary months of New England. A silver lining? For us, definitely. For so…
Debbie McGeehan Let me take you way back to 1986 on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tennis professional who worked at Mauna Lani Hotel asked resident and member John Sochacki if he would like to play a doubles match with him and his friend. His friend was Brian Sullivan who played in Wimbledon but lost…
Debbie McGeehan How can you have fun and play competitive tennis on Monday mornings? It’s simple! Sign up for organized play on Court Reserve one week in advance. Let our club’s computer system do the rest! There are so many advantages to participating in organized play. It provides an opportunity for SaddleBrooke Tennis Club members…
Roe Callahan Join us at the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club on Sept. 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. to Bring a Friend (family member, partner, or neighbor) to POP Tennis Day. Come see why your POP tennis friends are having so much fun. You’ll get to see how POP tennis is played while enjoying the company…
Tracy Reingruber The SaddleBrooke Tennis Club (STC) held its annual Independence Day Social on July 4. The event combined mid-morning mixed doubles matches, a barbecue that included grilled hot dogs and bratwursts, potluck side dishes and desserts prepared by club members, and patriotic music organized and played by Mike Dunbar. Approximately 100 STC members and…