Traci Baker, Director of Committee Activities and Communications
Secondhand Treasures—Feb. 1, noon to 4 p.m.
Sometimes things that some people no longer want, or need, are real treasures for others, so that is why your friendly Activities Office is bringing you our annual Secondhand Treasures. Past items included china, oriental rugs, crystal, silver, designer clothing, coats, handbags, scarves, jewelry, and shoes. Please join us at this “upscale sale” of secondhand treasures. See all you shoppers then, to buy some of these wonderful treasures. Attendance is free! This event takes place in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom.
Interested in being a vendor? Please note that spaces go on sale Jan. 5 in the Activities Office. Vendor space is available to PebbleCreek Residents only. Vendor space includes one 6-foot table and one chair. The cost is $20 per space. Please bring your own tablecloth and decorations. Upscale items only (no garage-sale items). No craft/DIY items. One space per family. Questions? Call 623-535-9854.
Trip: Verde Canyon Railroad—Feb. 3
Board the Verde Canyon Railroad for a four-hour diesel train journey to places only accessible by rail. See crimson cliffs, eagle nests, whitewater rapids, and abandoned gold mines. $195 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
Trip: Verde Valley Wine Trail—Feb. 4
Travel to Cottonwood and tour the Copper Art Museum in the morning before shopping and lunch on your own in historic downtown Cottonwood. Continue to Alcantara Winery for a tour and tasting before returning to the Valley. $129 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
National Performing Artists Series—Feb. 5, The Marlins, Back by Popular Demand! Four Brothers, Four Entertainers
Meet The Marlins! These four brothers—Gary, Jace, Rick, and Robert—have been entertaining audiences for more than 40 years at conventions, fairs, festivals, senior retirement communities, and corporate events all over the U.S. and Canada. They have recently enjoyed success at Resorts International Hotel in Atlantic City and the Nugget in Reno. An honor that will remain with them for years was singing the National Anthem for the Florida Marlins inaugural season. They have shared the stage with such luminaries as Lee Greenwood, the Smothers Brothers, Merv Griffin, The Association, and Randy Travis. The Marlins offer a true variety show. They specialize in playing something for everyone’s musical taste. A Marlins concert may offer anything from big band tunes to classical melodies, high energy rock, to foot-tappin’ ragtime, down-home bluegrass to smooth pop songs. The names of Glen Miller, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys, Liberace, Neil Diamond, Elvis, Tiny Tim, Santana, and the Broadway hits of Andrew Lloyd Webber are always heard at a Marlins performance. Each Marlin brother is a well-trained musician, and not only on one instrument. They play piano, drums, trumpet, guitar, bass, mandolin, synthesizer, and flute—every instrument needed to perform the diverse styles of music they know and love so well. Strong solo voices meld into tight harmonies as the style of music changes. The fact that they are brothers is just one more reason The Marlins are unique in the entertainment world! Visit www.themarlins.net to learn more about the group.
Trip: Line Dance Cruise on the Carnival Radiance—Feb. 7 through 11
Board the motorcoach and travel from the Valley to Long Beach and board the Carnival Radiance and spend four days cruising the Mexican Baja. Experience a whole enchilada’s worth of rich culture and fun. Ports include Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. Line dance lessons, free time to dance, and other fun events are also included. $795 per person double inside, $850 per person double outside, $925 per person double balcony. On sale now in the Activities Office.
Trip: Dolly Steamboat and Lunch—Feb. 8
Travel the scenic, winding trail to Canyon Lake, framed by giant saguaro cacti and board the Dolly Steamboat for a 90-minute narrated cruise of the secluded waterways of the “Junior Grand Canyon.” Tortilla Flat and lunch are also included. $145 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
Trip: Tubac Arts and Crafts Festival—Feb. 10
Every February, the Tubac Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the Tubac Festival of the Arts. The major event of the year for Tubac showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists, craft persons, and musicians from around the country and Canada. $99 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
Voyager: A Tribute to the Music of Journey (3 and 7 p.m.)—Feb. 11
Voyager is a spectacular tribute to the music of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist, Journey. This high energy production will take you on a musical tour of classic songs like “Faithfully,” “Open Arms,” “Who’s Crying Now,” “Wheel In The Sky,” “Anyway You Want It,” “Don’t Stop Believin’”, and so many more. Featuring extraordinary musicians and vocalists who have toured nationally and internationally, Voyager provides today’s most entertaining and accurate Journey experience. Both shows SOLD OUT.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance Featuring Dennis Fike and the Rhythm Edition Band. The annual Activities Office Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance is back this year, taking place on Valentine’s Day, Monday, Feb. 14. The Tuscany Falls Ballroom is the location for the event, and doors will open at 6 p.m. for dinner and dancing and is scheduled to conclude at 10 p.m. A cash bar will be open throughout the evening, and for anyone who wants to arrive a little early to enjoy some pre-event cocktails, the cash bar will open at 5:15 p.m. in the foyer area. We are pleased to welcome back Rhythm Edition Band to entertain us with all of our favorite live dance tunes.
Tickets for this event went on sale Jan. 11 in the Activities Office. $47 per person. Please note that due to popular demand, the tradition of allowing people to pre-organize together to purchase a table of 10 as a group is still in place.
The menu for this event is spring mix salad, airline chicken breast with jus lié, au gratin potatoes, sauteed green beans, and cheesecake with fruit compote.
Trip: Kartchner Caverns Day Tour—Feb. 16
This stunning limestone cave boasts many world-class features that have been protected since the cave was discovered in 1974. Includes picnic lunch. $145 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
National Performing Artists Series—Feb. 19, Beth Lederman with Musical Friends Jazz Con Alma (Jazz with Soul in Spanish)
There’s a little something for everyone with basic jazz, Latin jazz, Brazilian music, even some pop and Motown to round out this musical show. This is the best in quality musicianship the Valley has to offer! Beth Lederman is no stranger to a world filled with music. Her family owned Lederman’s Music Company, one of Arizona’s largest music store chains. At the age of five, she started playing, mostly to avoid being bored at that young age. She decided those pianos she was surrounded by at her family’s stores were begging to be played. By studying both jazz and classical, Beth feels like it’s the foundation for being able to play any genre. Because of her profound personality, professionalism, musical knowledge, and basic instincts, she leads several groups that play around the Valley because other musicians can’t wait to make music with the best of the best. Visit www.bethlederman.com for more information.
Trip: Sedona and Lunch—Feb. 19
Travel to Sedona, where the red rocks, drifting clouds, towering pinnacles, and sheer canyon walls lend incredible beauty. Shop in the many shops and galleries. Travel the scenic road through Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff before returning home. $115 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
Trip: Grand Canyon—Feb. 20
Travel to the magnificent Grand Canyon, a World Heritage Site and one of the most spectacular examples of erosion to be found anywhere. $179 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
Trip: Tombstone Day Tour—Feb. 23
Relive the legends of one of the West’s most famous towns. Belly up to the bar in Big Nose Kate’s Saloon and walk the streets of the Old Wild West. Includes admission to OK Corral and Historama. $115 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
Trip: Tucson Rodeo—Feb. 24
The La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Celebration of the Cowboys) is a nine-day celebration centering on the Tucson Rodeo, one of the top 25 professional rodeos in North America. Package includes grandstand seating for the Rodeo Parade and rodeo. $139 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
One More Night: The Phil Collins Experience—Feb. 25
One More Night is a concert re-creation of the Grammy award-winning solo artist Phil Collins. The show is amazing, playing all the famous Phil Collins colossal solo hits, as well as famous Genesis songs. Everyone sings and dances at a OMN concert. The visual of the lead singer and dead on vocals really make you think you’re watching the real deal. Come and celebrate the music of Phil Collins and Genesis and let’s experience One More Night once again. 7 p.m. show SOLD OUT at time of submission; tickets for 3 p.m. show available.
Trip: St. Anthony Monastery and Florence—Feb. 28
Florence, Ariz. is a place steeped in history and wonder. Tour the St. Anthony Greek Monastery, founded by six Greek Orthodox monks in 1995. Lunch is included at Mt. Athos Greek Restaurant. That afternoon, tour Pinal County Museum and enjoy a glass of wine at the Windmill Winery. $125 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
Bus Trip: Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs—March 2 (rescheduled from Jan. 30)
Don’t miss the Phoenix Suns, fresh off their trip to the NBA Finals, as they take on the Portland Trail Blazers! Gather your friends and neighbors for a fun evening out. The ticket price includes round-trip motorcoach transportation and a lower-level seat. Your friendly Activities staff will communicate with you when tickets are ready for pickup. The bus will depart from the Armed Forces Plaza parking lot at 5:45 p.m. $85 per person (limit 4)—SOLD OUT
Trip: Algodones—March 9
Travel south of the border to Algodones for shopping, discount prescriptions, glasses, leather goods, artwork, and other goods and services. $109 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
Annual Parking Lot Sale—March 5
The annual Parking Lot Sale is back this spring and is scheduled for Saturday, March 5. The sale will take place in the parking lot in front of the Creative Arts Building on the Tuscany Falls side. The parking lot will be open to resident vendors at 6 a.m. for set up. All cars must be out of the parking lot area by 7 a.m. The sale will open at 7 a.m. for residents and 8 a.m. for the public. The sale will close at 11 a.m. You must provide your own tables and chairs for your space. We only provide the space. Any remaining spaces after they initially go on sale will be sold in the Activities Office. One space per household. All spaces for residents are $25 each and $35 per commercial product. Spaces will be sold in numerical order. No refunds. All residents are responsible for total cleanup of their space, including trash, which must be taken to the trash can. Please, no motorized vehicles or firearms of any kind. Spaces on sale in the Activities Office; $25.
National Performing Artists Series—March 5, The Doo-Wah Riders
There is no one like the Doo-Wah Riders. For more than 40 years, they have been riding their own patch of the musical range throughout the West. Well, actually, they can’t just say it’s only been the West Coast anymore, as the Doo-Wah Riders are no strangers to being part of performing for audiences all over the country, sharing their sincere enjoyment for connecting and having fun using the gift of music. They possess the rare combination of many years of experience and youthful energy, fired by a love for what they do, and you can see that on stage with every show. The Doo-Wah Riders are country with unique, original sounds. They define their sound as “high-energy country with a Cajun twist.” Their tight musicianship and powerful arrangements of classic and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go. Visit doowahriders.com/home for more information about the band.
Trip: Desert Belle and Dinner—March 9
Join us for a party on the water, featuring some of the most talented bands and musicians in the Valley playing live while the Desert Belle cruises gracefully. Dinner is included in Fountain Hills. $149 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
Bus Trip: Tootsie at ASU Gammage—March 16
It’s “far and away the funniest musical of the season” (Daily News). It’s “the most uproarious new show in years” (The Hollywood Reporter). It’s “the best comedy on Broadway” (Forbes). No matter how you say it, Tootsie is unanimously funny! It’s a laugh-out-loud love letter to the theatre, based on the Oscar®-nominated film. Featuring a Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony® winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Critic’s Pick is a “hilarious, thoroughly modern Tootsie” (People Magazine) that’s “even funnier than the movie!” (New York Post). “In these turbulent times, with the world out of balance, we need a place to let the good times roll,” says Rolling Stone, “Tootsie is it.” $81 (limit 2 per person) Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. online and in the Activities Office on Feb. 8.
Trip: Agritopia, Lunch, and Wildhorse Ranch Rescue—March 18
Tour Agritopia, a community garden in Gilbert. It is not only serene and beautiful, but an amazing variety of produce can be seen growing and thriving. Lunch is included at Joe’s Farm Grill before stopping at Wildhorse Ranch Rescue. The rescue saves animals from abuse, neglect, and premature death, and provides a safe place for them to live for the remainder of their lives through adoption or sanctuary. Meet the rescues up close and personal. $115 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
National Performing Artists Series—March 19, Mac Frampton, World-Renowned Concert Pianist
It is hard to put into words how Mac Frampton steps on stage and takes the audience by storm. You almost don’t know what hit you. He’s an incredible performer that leaves you speechless. Some performers just have that “it” factor, and he’s one of them. At a young age, Mac’s dream was to play the piano like Roger Williams, and also with an orchestra. Using his creativity with two large hands and ten long fingers, he learned to create his own orchestra; pretty bold for a young man with a big dream. Since he possessed the passion to be liked and admired, he entered a Key Club competition that took this small Southern boy all the way to Long Beach, Calif. At this event, he received the top international award from the iconic Pat Boone. This experience started his career that has taken him all over the world. Having played more than 4,000 concerts in his career, having the distinguished honor of being a soloist for orchestras and symphonies like The Boston Pops, Mantovani, St. Louis, Milwaukee, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, and Atlanta. To round out that achievement, he’s also had the privilege of sharing the stage with such greats as Glen Campbell, Roberta Flack, and many more! Visit www.macframpton.com for more information.
Trip: Sedona and Cottonwood—March 23
Travel to Sedona, where the red rocks, drifting clouds, towering pinnacles, and sheer canyon walls lend incredible beauty. Shop in the many shops and galleries. Continue to Cottonwood for lunch on your own and more shopping. Then enjoy wine-tasting at Alcantara before returning home. $129 per person; on sale now in the Activities Office.
Trip: Native Arizona—March 25 through 29
Experience the Navajo and Hopi lands, culture, and traditions. Interact with tribal members as they share history and beauty. The Hopi people have lived in the mesa country of the high desert of Arizona for over a thousand years. The current lifestyles and beliefs preserve the unique heritage of the Hopi culture. Highlights on the Navajo Nation include Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, and Antelope Canyon. Visiting Hopi and Navajo is a privilege, where history and culture come alive. $1,350 pp/double, $1,795 pp/single. On sale now in the Activities Office.
The Diamonds—March 27
Through the years since the release of “Little Darlin’” (1957), The Diamonds have learned one important lesson—the durability of this classic rock and roll music is as much about the future as it is about the past. As a result, The Diamonds continue to expand their audience to this day, performing in a variety of venues and settings worldwide. These performances include with symphony orchestras; in performing arts theatres and major concert halls; on cruise ships; in casinos; at county and state fairs; on tours of England, Ireland, Brazil, Chile, Korea, and Japan; for benefit concerts; corporate conventions; and at nightclubs. “We’ve been pleased to find a growing audience among all age groups. They love songs they can understand, remember, and actually sing the words to—today, tomorrow, or even 20 years from now.” The standing ovations and return engagements are the proof; The Diamonds have taken the classic rock and roll genre to a whole new level. The Diamonds truly are a cut above! $30 per person (limit 4). Tickets went on sale online and in the Activities Office on Jan. 18.