Category: Clubs & Classes

Founders of Irish American Club move

Peggy and John Cronin

Susan Kice John and Peggy Cronin, the original founders of the PebbleCreek Irish American Club, are going to be moving from PebbleCreek back to their previous home. They were honored at a Welcome Summer get-together at the home of Nancy and Chuck Gustafson. The Cronins, both of whom were born in Ireland, formed the club…

PebbleCreek Gun Club news

Tim Hamilton

Henry Tom 2015-2017 Officers are Henry Tom, president; Tim Hamilton, vice president; Kirk Harrison, secretary and Kathy Fredo, treasurer. Officers of the PebbleCreek Gun Club remain the same with the exception of vice president. The PebbleCreek Gun Club expresses its appreciation to Dan Borchers for his service as vice president 2013 to 2015. Our new…

Membership drive for the Shalom Club is on

Shalom Club President Phil Zeidman

Brenda Hyman Those hazy, lazy golden days of summer are upon us. We are traveling, sunning, hiking, drinking iced tea and lolling around during these hot summer months. What can all of us do together to help make our Shalom Club better than ever? Let’s recruit new members from our community. We have all made…

Calling all PebbleCreekers who sew

Millissa Masters The Sewing and Quilting Clubs are co-hosting a PebbleCreek Community Service Event. Even if you aren’t a member of any club but know how to sew, we would love you to join us. The New Life Center received a donation of a number of king size comforters and have asked us to resize…

PC Hiking Club Diary

Left to right: Clare Bangs, Marilyn Reynolds, Bill Halte, Ed Bobigian, Pete Williams and Lynn Warren (photographer) at an interesting attraction near the Blue Wash trailhead.

Hikers explore Blue Wash – Camp Creek area Lynn Warren Blue Wash and Camp Creek are just east of Carefree and the turnoff for Bartlett Reservoir. On June 4, six PebbleCreek Hikers went on what might best be described as a meander through the canyons and washes of this area, experiencing some very interesting scenery…

Bandits capture championship in Spring Bocce Playoffs

Grand Champion Bocce Bandits, left to right, back row: Jan Ruedlin, Dave Ruedlin, Cheryl Kasselmann, John Ralph, Bill Wright and Vivian Klick (team cheerleader)l front row: Faye Ralph, Captain John Cacciola and Mike Coombs. Not pictured: William Moser and Doris Cacciola

Pat Milich Although temperatures were below normal for mid-May in Arizona, things heated up quickly on the Bocce Courts at PebbleCreek when fierce team competitors Bocce Bandits and Bada Bing once again found themselves competing for the PebbleCreek Bocce Ball Association Grand Championship. In the end, the Bandits stole the show and walked away with…

Christmas in July event in the Ceramic Room

Wonky Christmas Plate, taught by Kelli Fredricksen

Maryalice Carl, Publicity Chairman A way to keep cool is “Christmas in July” in the Ceramic Room at the Creative Arts Center. Beginners are welcome. All our ceramic teachers will celebrate this annual event. Classes are held every Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. teacher Kelli Fredricksen; Thursday and Friday from 10:00…

Spring Mah Jongg graduates celebrate

Row four from left: Maureen Jones, Clarita Tom, Kathy Luken, Michelle Hill and Marti Clark; row three: Yvette Shane, Linda Hussey and Henry Tom; row two: Faye Malnar, Chris Mayhew and Sharon Bouchard; row one: Instructors Johanna Kaufman, Janet Day and Marsha Lisle. Missing from photo: Ellie Kovach

Johanna Kaufman The PebbleCreek Recreational Mah Jongg Club welcomes its newest members as twelve more residents completed the Introductory Class this spring and join the ranks of about 275 avid PebbleCreek players. The course is offered periodically throughout the year and runs for six weeks, meeting on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 until 11:30 a.m. in…