Preparing for the Before Times

Larry Sessoms Along with our friends and neighbors, the congregation of PebbleCreek Community Church looks forward to the return of the before times—the currently coined term for pre-COVID, apparently harking back to 1985’s Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. Interesting movies aside, for our church, the beginning of a new year has us looking forward to normalcy. A…

PCM9GA Golfers Begin the New Year With Optimism

Chris Mucha PCM9GA golfers began the new calendar year with optimism as they hit the links to show off their holiday golf gifts and a fresh start to fun! Weekly specials have replaced closest to the pin contests during the pandemic to avoid close personal contact, adding variety to special dollar payouts for Niner skills.…

Duane Hagstrom Named 2020 PCMGA Most Improved Player

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association has named Duane Hagstrom its most improved player of 2020. Under non-COVID circumstances, the official announcement would have been made at the PCMGA annual meeting during the Member-Member Tournament luncheon. As background, Duane grew up in Long Beach, Wash. He attended high school in Ilwaco, Wash. and attended…

Upcoming PC Events

Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities & Communications For more information on the following trips, call 480-926-5547 or email [email protected] or visit freespiritvacation.com. Utah Mighty 5 from Phoenix Departs First Sunday of every month Price: $1,899 pp/double; $2,249 pp/single Join us for a seven-day adventure through Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion national…

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s

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. A support group provides an opportunity for caregivers to share personal experiences, feelings, coping strategies, and firsthand information on the disease or treatments in a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental place. Once…

Bocce News

Carolyn Rota, Public Relations Due to COVID-19 concerns and the weather, the bocce winter session returned on Feb. 2 with many new players, new teams, and a new outlook that 2021 will bring us the best of health and a somewhat new normalcy. This session will end on March 26. If you’re interested in signing up…