Marianne Graff Versatility! Vivid colors! Fast drying time! The acrylic medium has it all and contemporary artists were quick to notice. This second article in a series examines the work of various artists and the surprising ways they have used acrylics. Acrylics can be mixed with other mediums or drafted from other sources. An article,…
Teri Sellers The next meeting of the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group is July 20. This month, Sylvia and I will lead the group as we share and learn from one another. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can present many challenges and take a significant toll on a caregiver’s health. Fortunately, emotional support groups can…
Ken Minichiello Splish-splash was NOT the sound heard at the Italian/American Club’s Summer Kick-Off Pool Party. High winds and cool temperatures didn’t discourage 40 people from getting out to enjoy the day. Although the planned volleyball tournament had to be postponed, the afternoon didn’t go by without enjoying the camaraderie with fellow members over pizzas,…
Terry Roth The gathering was held on Tuesday, May 14, where approximately 150 members enjoyed complimentary cocktails and appetizers prior to heading for cooler climates and various activities for the summer. PCIAC President Steve Kunkle opened the event by sharing the word of the day, “Craic,” which is a term for news, gossip, fun, entertainment…
Jan Hansen Now that summer is in full swing, there is no shortage of activities for the Singles Club in PebbleCreek. Most recently the Singles enjoyed a social evening at the TV Dinner/Game Night held in the Tuscany Ballroom. It’s hosted by Melissa Kallett, director of Recreation and Fitness, here in PebbleCreek. TV Game Night…
Liz Gibson Some of the ladies of the PebbleCreek Republican Club met on Wednesday May 15 at the home of Christina Junge, social chair. The casual format gave the ladies a chance to express their opinions on current events and offer suggestions for future speakers of interest at future club meetings. Everyone agreed it was…
The Arizona Historical Society’s oldest auxiliary organization, the Pathfinders, is looking for a board member with financial experience to help manage its new endowment fund. Meetings are monthly, September-May, on the first Monday. More information and inquiries should be sent to Mary Lee Fitzgerald, [email protected]. Also, you can call Bob Stuart at 520-825-4239.
Monday Non-Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Sandy Blackburn Pairs Duplicate Bridge (non-sanctioned) meets every Monday at 12:15 p.m. in the Eagle’s Nest Palm Room. For more information call Sandy Blackburn at 623-536-8062. The following winners are for the indicated dates: 5/6/19: 1st, Art/Sylvia Lewis; 2nd, John Macdonald/Jean Goodin; 3rd, Ann Scoular/Linda Nelson. E/W 1st, Kevin/Fran McManus; 2nd,…
Cribbage Get out of the heat and play some cribbage. The Cribbage Club meets every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Sienna Room, Tuscany Falls. The Cribbage Club is open to all PebbleCreek residents interested in playing a friendly game of cribbage. If you have a cribbage board and deck of card please bring them…
Pete Williams On May 20, eleven hikers from the PebbleCreek Hiking Club checked out the new Midlife Crisis Trail in South Mountain. It was a surprisingly cool day in May for a hike, almost 20 degrees below normal. This trail was a little more “adventurous” than expected as there were several sections that went across…