Category: September 2019

PCMGA players survive 2019 Summer Sizzler tourney

2019 PCMGA Summer Sizzler Gross Winners (left to right): Howie Tiger, William Simmons, and Tom Hume.

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association conducted their “Summer Sizzler” golf tournament on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25. Early morning shotgun starts helped the players cope with high humidity (monsoon season) and searing temperatures. They played the Tuscany Falls West course on Wednesday and the Tuscany Falls East course on Thursday. A…

Karl Bergstrom Karl G. Bergstrom, of Goodyear, died on Aug. 5. He was born on March 23, 1934, in Boise, ID. Karl served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1954 on submarines and continued to serve in the U.S. Naval Reserve until 1985, achieving the rank of chief petty officer. Tall, confident, and courageous,…

Introducing Jeffery Vegso – Toscana’s new executive chef

Susan Knox Wilson The next time you dine at Toscana’s, be sure to say “congratulations” to Chef Jeffrey. He has recently been promoted to the position of Executive Chef. “Chef Jeffrey has been with us as Sous Chef since 2017,” said Melissa Gonzales, PebbleCreek’s Food and Beverage Director. “He made outstanding contributions to the team…

Calling all authors!

Sherri VanSchaick, co-manager of Creative Arts The Creative Arts Council with Chair Thomas Struve will be hosting the 2019 Meet the Authors event on Oct. 9 in the Creative Arts Center. The event will start at 3:00 p.m. with an introduction and reading, followed by a reception and book signing. The gallery will be open…

News From Robson Reserve

Amenities spotlight: Bark Park From independent and assisted living to outstanding amenities including a dog park, Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek is a perfect fit for you and your furry friends! The Bark Park is a great place to introduce your furry family member to other dogs while they get the time outside they need and…

News from the sky

Eurowings A330 D-AXGF FRA 7-4-19

Phoenix Sky Harbor welcomes Eurowings Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport customers now have another option for direct access to Europe, as Eurowings, a Lufthansa Group airline, has announced the start of new nonstop flights between Frankfurt, Germany, and America’s Friendliest Airport®. Eurowings will begin offering flight service five days a week between Phoenix Sky Harbor…

Pottery/Sculpture Club’s featured artist Kim Corbel

Jeff Wilson The Pottery/Sculpture Club featured artist for September is Kim Corbel. She loves to spend her free time transforming everyday flowers into unique, personalized arrangements. Kim discovered her passion for flowers while working for a small-town florist in Maryland at the age of 17. Starting with Hallmark cards as her responsibility, she was quickly…

Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events At PebbleCreek

September 7-14: Trip: Colorado Train Adventure**; On sale now at the Activities Office***. September 9: Trip: An Evening with the Stars in Flagstaff**; On sale now at the Activities Office; $99. September 13: Concert: Aretha: The Queen of Soul; 3:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. SOLD OUT); On sale now at the Activities Office and online; $25.…

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Teri Sellers Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. In the United States someone develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds. More than five million Americans are living with the disease. This year, the PebbleCreek…