Sandy Crabtree If you can hardly wait until the weather warms up (after all that’s why we live in Arizona) and are looking forward to sitting under the palm trees with an umbrella drink, the PebbleCreek Ballroom Dance Club is offering you their solution. We invite all members and residents to come join us at…
Category: March 2019
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Democratic Club members participate in Phoenix Women’s March
Jan Race For the third year, members of the PebbleCreek Democratic Club participated in the Women’s March, which, under the banner ‘Rising Together,’ attracted more than 6,700 participants. The mile-long march started and ended at the Capitol. Twelve club members attended the 2019 march, whose theme was diversity. Event speakers represented various groups, including Black,…
Generals, March 2019
Ceramics Club to hold open house March 9
Van Hargreaves The ceramics club of PebbleCreek is hosting an Open House. This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Gecko Room of the Creative Arts Center. Demonstrations will be held by our ceramics club artisans in a variety of ceramic techniques. This will include pouring…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
How to bid a fond farewell
Penny Schneider, Secretary What does a club do when the leaders who have been leading since its beginning announce their intention to return to their roots and family? Our answer was to hold a fun-filled and energetic farewell party for them, which explains the picture of our group taken in the stair well at our…
Generals, March 2019
Cardio Fitness Challenge offered throughout spring training
Melissa Kallett Spring baseball is about to begin! Catch the spirit by participating in the latest Fitness Center Cardio Challenge. See if you can outscore the home teams. Throughout Spring Training, February 23 through March 24, the Reds and the Indians play at home every day. We’ll monitor the number of runs they score at…
Generals, March 2019
Butter Braids fundraiser helps send kids to camp
Did you go to summer camp when you were a kid? If you didn’t, don’t you wish you had been able to? If you went, do you remember what a great effect it had on you? You probably came home with a bunch of new friends, new accomplishments, a new awareness of your own capabilities…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Handmade Pottery class was a mixture of clay enthusiasts
Jeff Wilson The February Handmade Pottery class was a blend of beginning and advanced clay enthusiasts. Beginning students learned the tools and techniques necessary to make almost any clay art work. Projects for beginners included a large platter or bowl with appliqued embellishments of birds, geckos, flowers and more. The second project was a luminaria…
Sports, March 2019
Charity Tournament raises funds for Homeless Youth Connection
Pam Grimwood, Publicity Co-Chair Our annual Charity Tournament was held on January 15. Sheryl Dobbin and Sue Tearpak did a great job organizing this fun event with the theme “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Sheryl and Sue want to express their appreciation for everyone’s generosity and support. Donations totaled $3,219 and exceeded their goal to support…
Generals, March 2019
Welcome back celebration
Sandy Stephens Joanne and David Burch hosted a surprise welcome back to Unit 53 for Joe Avery and a huge welcome to Mary Lou Avery. They were toasted with champagne by their close friends. David Burch cooked up tasty Bratwurst and neighbors brought side dishes and dessert to share. The enjoyable evening with friends ended…
Features, March 2019
PCSSA makes the news
Fred Dresser News flash! PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) appeared on Channels Three and Five news broadcasts in January. It seems that your senior softball league is a league that all PebbleCreekers can be proud of. Not only were players interviewed but the broadcasts also showed the viewing audience what a tremendous Field of Dreams…