Pickleball Club News—Ramada and Winners

Pam McWhorter Court Construction The new courts are making progress. I was excited to drive by and see a ramada! What’s a ramada? In Latin America, ramada is the word for shelter. In Chile, a ramada is a pergola. Ramada, shelter, pergola, potato, potata, or whatever, I know we are all looking forward to the day we…

Artist of the Month: Debbie Samples, Ceramics Club

Susan Eastman Introduced to ceramics at the age of 7 by her artist mother, Debbie’s early exposure began an affinity for the craft that stayed with her despite decades that passed without its practice. What happened in between? Well, 46 years ago while a student at the University of Cincinnati, business major Debbie met civil…

Word of the Month: Verso and Recto

David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Gayle Covey, writes, “As always, enjoyed your SaddleBrooke word column. I’ve been saying I’d send a word or two. Finally … I’m an English major and a words person. How did I not know this? It just came up in Wordle (and I thought of you!) … verso. And…

Bridge Results – October 2023

Monday Non-Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Sandy Blackburn It’s a good time to think about still staying inside and playing some bridge. This group meets in the Palm Room at Eagle’s Nest. If you are new to the community or have been a longtime resident and would like to play duplicate bridge, we would enjoy having you…

PebbleCreek Billiard Club Winners

Johnny Henson Tuesday 8 a.m. 8-Ball tournament winners for August were Lynn Warren (x2), Bob Macy, and Johnny Henson. Tuesday 8 a.m. 9-Ball tournament winners for August were Rene Lefebvre (x2) and Bob Macy. There was a three-way tie for players of the month. Lynn Warren, Rene Lefebvre, and Bob Macy each had two wins. Special thanks to Mark Kuhn for…