Whether you’re gone five minutes or five hours, there’s no doubt that your furry friend will be anxiously awaiting your return when you get home. Now’s the time to make sure you pay back the affection! February 20 is National Love Your Pet Day. Did you know that people have been keeping animal counterparts for…
Category: February 2019
Sports, February 2019
2nd annual Street Hockey game
Canadian residents recently participated in their second annual Street Hockey game, including both Canadian and American players. Pre-game the Canadian and American anthems were sung and they had their own “Zamboni” cleaning. In December 2017, the inaugural game was held, involving Team Malette and Team De Simone and had a total of 11 players with…
Generals, February 2019
PC Singers rehearsing for spring concert
Spring has come early for the PC Singers as they begin rehearsing for their upcoming concert Sing Americana. Musical Director, Gail Kennedy, gathered the chorus on January 14 presenting a wonderful variety of musical selections for the spring concert. There are many great pieces including gospel, spiritual and patriotic music to share with the community.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Oncologist at Breast Cancer Discussion Group meeting
Rayma Scalzo Have you been recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer? If so, we would love to have you participate in our Breast Cancer Discussion Group. We also invite all of you who have had breast cancer to come as your experience can be helpful to those just beginning the journey. Plus, you might learn some…
Generals, February 2019
Litchfield Hunting Cabin great hiking destination
Pam Katz One of the best hiking destinations in the White Tank Mountains is the Litchfield Hunting Cabin, north of the Verrado development. Paul Weeks Litchfield, an executive with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, came to Arizona in 1916 to find a suitable location to grow cotton for rubber tires to support the World War…
Generals, February 2019
Greetings from PebbleCreek Community Church’s new pastor
Pastor Bob Ripley Let me say hello to all those receiving this newspaper. My name is Bob Ripley and I am the new pastor of the PebbleCreek Community Church (PCCC). My wife Peggy and I recently relocated from the Northeast to be here in the sunny Southwest. We are pleased to be here and are…
Generals, February 2019
Be my Valentine
Sherry Blatner This month, the Expressions Gallery and Gift Shop hopes to sweeten the lives of many in the community. You have only two weeks to plan your gift giving for all your loved ones, from newborns to gramps. And we’re here to help! While February 14 is surely a red-letter day, think outside the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Artist of the month
Sharon Adamy Resident Sylvia Armstrong found an immediate niche in the PebbleCreek community by becoming a member of the Art Club and serving on a committee for the 2017 Art Walk. She will also join the 2019 PC Art Club board as Vice President this year. Born and raised in Alberta, Canada, Sylvia and Irving…
Sports, February 2019
Tennis tournament benefits H.O.P.E. Team
Norma Whitley On the weekend of December 14, tennis players throughout the valley came together for the Best of the West Doubles Tournament held at the Phoenix Tennis Center in support of the H.O.P.E. Team. The H.O.P.E. Team is a nonprofit organization established in 2009, which consists of compassionate and devoted community volunteers. These volunteers…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Don’t miss out on Gun Club activities
Susan Knox Wilson PebbleCreek Gun Club uses a free club management program called GroupWorks to simplify member communications. Are you making the most of this membership benefit to keep up with our activities and communicate with other members? Learn what you may be missing at the next PebbleCreek Gun Club meeting: Monday, February 4 at…