Joan Smith The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek is gearing up for their annual community-wide canned food drive April 8 through 18 for the Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank and All Faith Community Services. Each year, the Rotary Club engages community leaders, non-profit charities, community organizations, and churches to determine local area needs. Then,…
Category: April 2021
April 2021
Pet of the Month: Lacey Mae
Jim Ellison, President of Pet Companions Club It was Gotcha Day, the anniversary date of when my mom, Candy Lawson, got me. This picture popped up on her computer. It was a picture of when I was a tiny puppy. I have a little bed that sits next to my mom’s computer on her desk. I like…
April 2021
Why Join a Support Group
Teri Sellers The PebbleCreek Alzheimer’s Support Group is available to all residents who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or any related dementia. I have been writing this article for years assuming that everyone who reads it understands what a support group is and why it is important to connect to a support group. I…
April 2021
Tennis History, Facts, and Trivia
Susan Hunt Experienced tennis players may know many historical facts about this wonderful game, but for many who have not played that long, I found some of these facts interesting, and I hope others do as well. • It is believed tennis originated in France in the 12th century. The ball was struck with the…
April 2021
Now in Arizona: Hope Delivered Every 10 Seconds
Pam Kehaly, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona By all accounts, Arizona has had a rough time through the COVID-19 pandemic. A staggering loss of more than 15,000 Arizonans, punctuated by devastating economic and mental health impacts, left our state reeling. Vaccinations mean that hope is here, and Arizona’s recovery has been…
April 2021
Relishing Pickleball: 12 Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them (Mistakes 7 and 8)
David Zapatka This 12 common mistakes column began after playing with some very excited and highly motivated new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” We reviewed the first six mistakes over the past three months. This month we take a look at…
April 2021, February 2021
Local Nonprofit Organization Offers Sustainable Option to Divert Materials from the Landfill
Karen Jayne, CEO of Stardust Each year, over 500 million tons of remodeling materials go to waste in landfills according to the Environmental Protection Agency, however much of the building supplies are in usable condition. Those materials could have been salvaged, creating green jobs, reducing the content of landfills, and supporting sustainability in the community.…
April 2021
Easter at PebbleCreek Community Church
Donna Giocomo It doesn’t seem possible that another Easter has arrived in the midst of a pandemic! If you are looking for a wonderful way to celebrate this Easter, PebbleCreek Community Church has secured a beautiful outdoor venue at Goodyear’s Bullard Wash Amphitheater! While we cannot hold our annual Sunrise Service, everyone is invited to join…
April 2021, February 2021
Travel Options: Virtual Excursions and Trips
Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications Virtual Excursions Feb. 11: Utah’s Mighty 5 and Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park; Southwest Adventure Tours March 11: Guided River Cruises; Premier World Discovery Tours Upcoming Tours Dolly Steamboat and Lunch Feb. 1, 2021 Price: $129 per person Travel the scenic, winding trail to Canyon Lake, framed by giant…
April 2021, February 2021
Engaging and Enriching Virtual Programs for Older Adults
Jennifer Brauner The Center for Senior Enrichment (CSE), under the auspices of Jewish Family and Children’s Service, provides daily Zoom programming for all older adults throughout the Valley, exploring music, movement, history, art, and more, during the month of February. New this month is a Latin Fusion dance class on Monday, Feb. 1 and 8…