Category: March 2021

PC Hiking Club Diary

From left: Neal Wring, Vicki Carter, Kris Raczkiewicz, Marilyn Reynolds, Bill Halte, Clare Bangs, Leon and Eileen Mosse, and Lynn Warren (photographer) relaxing after a leisurely lunch on the summit of Picacho Peak.

Hikers Enjoy Views on Picacho Peak Summit Lynn Warren If you have driven I-10 to Tucson, you probably noticed an imposing peak on the west side of the interstate about 45 miles north of Tucson at the exit for Picacho Peak State Park, site of the westernmost battle of the Civil War. The sheer rock…

PCLGA’S Roadrunner Team Having a Winning Season!

Sharon Hadley Halfway through the season, the PebbleCreek Roadrunner Women’s Team is tied for 1st place with Briarwood Country Club in the Gross Division! The Roadrunner league is highly competitive, with teams from eight different clubs across the greater Phoenix area. However, due to COVID, Red Mountain Ranch and Tonto Verde were not able to…

PebbleCreek Hosts AGA Women’s State Medallion Event!

Cindy Sota PebbleCreek had the honor of hosting the Arizona Golf Association’s (AGA) Women’s 18-Hole State Medallion Club Tournament on January 9, flights 5 through 8, and January 10, flights 1 through 4, at the Tuscany Falls East Course. Forty-seven teams competed on the 9th and 65 on the 10th. Entrants in the tournament had…

Kare Bears’ Korner

Kare Bears Presents: Let’s Learn About Colon and Rectal Cancer Teri Sellers Kare Bears is excited to be hosting another Zoom Kare Bear Presents on March 24 at 11 a.m. March is National Colorectal Awareness Month, an observance dedicated to encouraging patients, survivors, and caregivers to share their stories, advocate for colorectal cancer prevention, and…

Pottery/Sculpture Club Featured Artist: Becky Kirk

Jeff Wilson The Pottery/Sculpture Club featured artist for March is Becky Kirk. Becky and her husband have been full-time residents in PebbleCreek since 2019. After a 30+ year career selling real estate, Becky is making the most of her retirement. Her interests include pickleball, golf, fitness classes, and several clubs. Her interest in pottery started…

Patrol Report

Patrol Dispatched Alarms All Other        1 Animal Rules Leash        0 Animals Lost and Found        2 Animals Misc.        2 Auto Accidents        1 Barking Dog        2 Bee Complaints        0 Cones Placed        2 Damage to Property        3 Dead Animal Pickup        8 Debris on Road        9 Disabled Vehicle        1 Disturbance        1 Dust Dirt Complaint        0 Escort Guest/Homeowner        3 Flag and Sign Violations        7 Flat Tire Assistance        2 Gate Malfunctions        23 Golf Cart Tow        18 Golf Course Rules        2 Holiday or…

Pet of the Month: Sadie

Jim Ellison Hi! I’m Sadie. My mom and dad, Sandy and Michael Stephens, got me from Adorable Cocker Rescue. I was six and was given up, along with my brother Jack, because my family couldn’t care for us anymore. I have been with Mom and Dad for over four years, and I’m so happy now…

A (Virtual) Night at the Renaissance: Most Loyal Viewers

Laurie Farquhar After three months of watching A (Virtual) Night at the Renaissance Theater almost every Friday night, one couple has claimed the title of most loyal viewers of the video presentations. It also turns out that John and Judy Husk are among PebbleCreek’s newest residents. The Husks, who are new transplants from Cincinnati, purchased their PebbleCreek…

PebbleCreek Women Make Impact in New Pickleball League

Chris Stelplugh and Ellen Enright Four teams of PebbleCreek women players have been representing our community and making an impact in the Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) since early January 2021. APPL was formed in 2019 to develop and introduce competitive team-based league pickleball to Arizona. Last year, 95 teams consisting of over 1,100 players participated…