Traci Baker
Trip: Laughlin, Oatman, Lake Havasu Feb. 3-5, 2020
Join us Feb. 3-5 for a bus trip to Laughlin, Oatman, and Lake Havasu. Depart the Valley and travel to Laughlin. Check into the Golden Nugget. Flirt with lady luck in the casino this evening. On day two, visit the historic Route 66 mining town of Oatman, AZ. On day three, after a leisurely morning, depart for home. Stop in Lake Havasu to see the London Bridge and have lunch on your own. This tour includes: transportation, two night’s accommodations at the Golden Nugget in Laughlin, Lake Havasu City, Old Mining Town of Oatman. $189 pp/double, $235 pp/single. On sale now, check only please.
Trip: Tubac Arts and Crafts Festival Feb. 6, 2020
Travel by motor coach from PebbleCreek to southern Arizona’s longest running art festival, the Tubac Festival of the Arts. The Festival, a 60-year tradition, draws tens of thousands of visitors each season. The juried event showcases the work of visiting artists from around the country, and as far away as Canada. Each year, approximately 200 visiting artists exhibit their works along the village streets, mixed in with the more than 100 shops, fine art galleries, and working artist studios. On sale now; $79 per person, check only.
Two Shows: Saturday Night Fever, Bee Gees Tribute Feb. 7, 2020; 7 p.m. (sold out) and 3 p.m.
Saturday Night Fever is a sensational production featuring massive dance hits such as Night Fever, Jive Talkin’, How Deep Is Your Love, You Should Be Dancing and Nights on Broadway, along with iconic Bee Gees ballads such as I Started a Joke, Massachusetts, Words, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart? and To Love Somebody. 3 p.m. show on sale online and in the Activities Office. $30
Bus Trip: ABBA at the Phoenix Symphony Feb. 9, 2020
Experience an explosion of sound, light, dance, and sheer grooviness at the Music of ABBA concert featuring The Phoenix Symphony and Finnish pop sensation Rajaton in their Phoenix Symphony debut. Dance in your seat to favorites like Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, Money, Money, Money, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme and Mamma Mia performed live. Renowned for its genre-crossing repertoire of classical to Europop, Rajaton boasts a double platinum, three platinum, and a collection of gold records. SOLD OUT.
Valentine’s Day Dance Feb. 14, 2020
Celebrate all things love and friendship in the sweetest way this Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, at our annual Dinner Dance featuring the musical styling of Thaddeus Rose! Cash bar opens at 5:15 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and dancing until 10 p.m. in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom.
Our menu will feature beef medallions, garlic and rosemary red potatoes and green beans, with a spring mix salad with raspberry vinaigrette and caramel cheesecake for that sweet as candy treat to finish dinner! Tickets on sale now at the Activities Office; $50 per person. Individual tickets or tables of ten for sale. Cash or check only please.
Trip: Kartchner Caverns Feb. 15, 2020
Kartchner Caverns State Park is an interesting and fun Tucson day trip! Your tour will last about an hour and a half to two hours. You enter the caves through a couple of airlocks! Since this is a living cave, they are careful about protecting the integrity of the cave and controlling the atmosphere. The tour is a very easy walk on well-constructed pathways throughout the caves. When you arrive at the park, leave all your belongings in the bus, they do not allow any cameras, backpacks, purses, food, or drink in the cave. This is necessary for the protection of the caves so nothing is dropped or left in the caves by accident. The cave has an average temperature of 70° Fahrenheit (21° Celsius) and 99 percent humidity year-round. Think Florida in August. Wheelchairs are allowed in the caves, but some limitations to size. To review more on what kinds of mobility tools can be used click here. The caves existence became public knowledge in 1988 when its purchase was approved as an Arizona State Park. Extraordinary precautions have been taken during its development to conserve the cave’s near-pristine condition after its discovery in February 1978. Kartchner Caverns is home to one of the world’s longest soda straw stalactites, the tallest and most massive column in Arizona, the world’s most extensive formation of brushite moonmilk and many other unusual formations such as shields, totems, helictites, and rimstone dams. This trip goes on sale Nov. 25 at the Activities Office. Check only please; $135 per person. A picnic lunch included. We will visit the Rotunda Room Cave on this trip. On sale now.
Trip: Northern Arizona: Sedona/Flagstaff/Grand Canyon Feb. 19-20, 2020
Travel to Sedona, where the red rocks, drifting clouds, towering pinnacles, and sheer canyon walls collide. Continue through Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff and visit the breathtaking Grand Canyon before returning to the Valley. Itinerary: Day 1: Depart the Valley and travel to Sedona for an included lunch, sightseeing, and shopping on your own. Then continue to Flagstaff and check into the Green Tree for the evening. Day 2: Breakfast is included at the hotel. Then continue to the Grand Canyon for an afternoon of sightseeing. Return home this evening. $325 pp/double, $395 pp/single. Tickets on sale now at 9 a.m. in the Activities Office. Check only please.
Trip: Tucson Rodeo Feb. 20, 2020
All you cowboys and cowgirls giddy up and get ready for some thrills, spills, and Wild West entertainment this Feb. 20 when we take a bus trip to the Tucson Rodeo! The first La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Celebration of the Cowboys) in 1925 touted three days of events and competition. Today, the event has grown to a nine-day celebration centered on the Tucson Rodeo, one of the top 25 professional rodeos in North America. This fun trip to the Tucson Rodeo on sale now in the Activities Office. Check only please; $99.
Premiere show! Two Shows Only! Rhythm of the Dance Feb. 21, 2020
Save the date! Feb. 21 for two shows only at 3 and 7 p.m. This incredible live show creates a new era in Irish entertainment, containing a wealth of Irish talent, featuring World and Irish champion dancers, some of the finest Traditional musicians and singers who are a big hit everywhere. Combining traditional dance and music with the most up to date stage technology, this two-hour dance and music extravaganza takes the audiences on an exhilarating and exciting, energy-packed time trip through the ages. It’s internationally rated as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world making it such a success with critics and audiences worldwide. It really is out of this world as seen by 7 million people in 50 countries. SOLD OUT.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Feb. 23, 2020
Long before she was Carole King, chart topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including I Feel The Earth Move, One Fine Day, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, You’ve Got A Friend and the title song, BEAUTIFUL has a book by Tony® Award-nominee and Academy® Award-nominated writer Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni, choreography by Josh Prince and took home two 2014 Tony® Awards and the 2015 Grammy® for Best Musical Theater Album. BEAUTIFUL is currently playing to sold out crowds at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Broadway. SOLD OUT.
Trip: Mighty Colorado Feb. 25-27, 2020
This soft adventure vacation will feature rafting through the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, a jet boat ride from Laughlin, NV to Lake Havasu AZ on the Colorado River, and guided kayaking. Day 1: Travel to Lake Havasu – home of the London Bridge – for lunch on your own. Then board the jet boat and travel to Laughlin. Travel 58 miles of the rugged Colorado River and view beautiful Topock Gorge. Experience the thrill of riding our 900 HP diesel jet boats that cruise at speeds of over 40 mph. Check into the Golden Nugget. Day 2: Float tour down the Colorado River. This is a unique day trip aboard a motor-assisted raft which allows the visitor to leisurely enjoy and share in the history, desert wildlife and beauty in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. This is an extremely rare view of the Hoover Dam that very few people have the opportunity to see. During this excursion, our experienced and knowledgeable guides will share with you the history of this magnificent geological area. The high canyon walls will leave you breathless. Be prepared to see Desert Big Horn Sheep, Osprey, and Great Blue Heron in their natural setting. Bring your camera and plenty of film, because it is seldom you will have an opportunity such as this to view the wonders of nature. Our rafts will stop along the shore to give you a chance to swim or play in the cool clear waters below Hoover Dam. You might take this opportunity to enjoy the box lunch provided while watching and listening to the sights and sounds of this magnificent desert. Return to Laughlin and check into the Golden Nugget. Day 3: This morning, enjoy a guided kayaking tour on the Colorado River. Then return home. $495 pp/double, $550 pp/single. On sale now in the Activities Office. Check only please.
Trip: Baja Wine and Whales Feb. 26–March 4, 2020
The central Baja California region is a pristine destination of undeveloped splendor. Uninhabited islands, a combination of mountains and deserts, and a lively sea come together in a mixture of incredible natural beauty. The grand beauty of visiting Gray Whales is complemented by subtle, flavorful notes in the region’s award-winning wineries. Come join us on this wonderful small group adventure! There is extremely limited space for this trip, so if you are interested, please stop by the Activities Office right away to secure a spot. $1875 pp/double, $2200 pp/single. See the Activities Office for a detailed itinerary and to sign up. On sale now in the Activities Office; check only.
December ‘63 March 1, 2020
The music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons comes to life in this one-of-a-kind concert experience. December ’63 showcases all your favorite songs from Frankie Valli including the classics that have been thrilling audiences for decades along with the most popular singles from the Broadway blockbuster musical, The Jersey Boys. This re-creation of a Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons concert will have you reaching for the high notes as our cast and band take you on a musical journey with stops at every phase of the careers of Frankie and the boys! In 1962, the group released their first album, featuring the single Sherry, which was not only their first charted hit but also their first number-one song. The Four Seasons followed up Sherry with several million selling hits, including Big Girls Don’t Cry, (their second number one hit), Walk like a Man, (their third number one), Candy Girl, and several others. From 1962 to early 1964, only The Beach Boys matched the Four Seasons in record sales in the U.S. Come out and enjoy a night of timeless classics! 3 p.m. show on sale now. (7 p.m. show SOLD OUT).
Trip: Algodones One Day March 2, 2020
Travel south of the border to Algodones for shopping, discount prescriptions, glasses, leather goods, art work and other goods and services. On sale now in the Activities Office, check only please; $99.
Trip: Out of This World Adventure featuring UFO Museum and Spaceport America March 4-7, 2020
People from all around the world travel to Roswell to experience what the UFO Museum has to offer such as information on the Roswell Incident, crop circles, UFO sightings, ancient astronauts and extraterrestrial abductions. Also, on the itinerary is Spaceport America, an FAA-licensed launch complex home to Virgin Galactic. This trip sounds like a truly fun adventure! Day 1: Depart the Valley and travel to Las Cruces. Check into Hotel Encanto for the evening. Dinner and tour of the haunted restaurant Double Eagle is included this evening. Located in the Heart of Historic old Mesilla, the historic, elegant home was built in 1849. The adobe building is filled with turn-of-the century art, antiques, crystal chandeliers, and two ghosts! (Dinner). Day 2: Travel to Roswell. Take a UFO Tour and find out what actually happened in 1947 when an alleged UFO crashed in the desert outside of Roswell with an in-depth and informative Roswell UFO Tour. Run by top Roswell UFO Researcher, Dennis Balthaser, the fully-guide private tours include visits to over 20 locations throughout Roswell. Then tour the UFO Museum and Research Center. Continue to Ruidoso and check into Inn of the Mountain Gods. (Breakfast). Day 3: This morning is at leisure to relax in the cool mountain town. After lunch on your own, depart for New Mexico Museum of Space History. After our museum tour we will continue to Spaceport America, an FAA-licensed launch complex, situated on 18,000 acres adjacent to the U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico. This spaceport was intentionally built for commercial and industry and has a rocket friendly environment. Spaceport America currently hosts Virgin Galactic, United Launch Alliance, Boeing, UP Aerospace, EnergeticX Pipeline2Space, and other spacecraft. Check into the Comfort Inn & Suites in Truth or Consequences for the evening. (Breakfast). Day 4: Return home, (Breakfast). On sale now in the Activities Office. Check only please; $725 pp/double, $899 pp/single.
Parking Lot Sale March 7, 2020
The annual Parking Lot Sale is back this spring and is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2020. 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. to 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 the initial 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 clean-up of their space including trash which must be taken to the trash can. Please no motorized vehicles or firearms of any kind. Spaces go on sale Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. in the Activities Office; $25.
Dean Z IS Elvis! March 8, 2020
Dean Z has dedicated his entire life to honoring the legacy of Elvis Presley. Z set off for Las Vegas at age 17, where he soon earned a spot with Legends in Concert. In 2013, Dean won the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, the only world-wide contest recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprises, serving as an ambassador to Graceland and the estate, receiving $20,000 and tens of thousands of new fans. Dean Z received the Heart of The King Award at the former Las Vegas Hilton, on the same stage Elvis himself performed over 700 shows. He also had the pleasure of being a part of the national touring production Elvis Lives, a live musical highlighting Elvis’ career. In 2017, Dean joined “The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour” based in the United Kingdom. To date the tour has performed several sold out shows across England and Scotland, including performances in the country’s most historic theaters like the Apollo, and major arenas like Manchester Arena and The Echo in Liverpool. “I feel so honored to sing this great music. Making people happy when I’m on stage is so fulfilling, all because of Elvis. He stands the test of time!” On sale now online and in the Activities Office.
Trip: Discover Navajo March 12-15, 2020
Ya’ at’ ‘eeh. Hello! And welcome to the Navajo Nation. This cultural kaleidoscope takes you to Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, and Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Experience the culture, traditions, and history of the Navajo. Visit the Activities Office for details. $775 pp/double, $995 pp/single. On sale Jan. 24 at the Activities Office. Check only please.
The Rollerboys in concert: 1950s Rock n’ Roll, with a twist March 15, 2020
The Rollerboys are a 1950s Rock ‘n Roll vocal group, with one big twist; they wear roller skates. If you love the sounds of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, and many more, then get ready to tap your feet to the awesome vocals sounds of The Rollerboys. Bringing you Rock ‘n Roll on roller skates, The Rollerboys, comprised of some of the hottest West End stars from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, The Starlight Express, performing live! This is a show unlike any other! Tickets go on sale now online and in the Activities Office; $30.
Trip: Hooray for Hollywood March 14-17, 2020
This nostalgic and entertaining getaway will feature famous and vintage Hollywood Theaters and Cinemas, such as the Dolby where the Academy Awards are held, and the Egyptian Theatre. Also included are a Warner Brothers Studio tour and the Hollywood History Museum. Day 1: Depart the Valley and travel to Southern California. Check into the Best Western Plus Carriage Inn. Dinner is on your own at Universal City Walk this evening. Day 2: This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the Dolby Theatre, home of the Academy Awards and host to many of the world’s top performers. See an Oscar statuette, visit the Dolby Lounge and other celebrity hot spots. Then see all the highlights of Hollywood, including the Chinese Theater and Walk of Fame before touring the Egyptian Theater, the site of Hollywood’s first premier in 1922. Called Hollywood’s “Jewel of the Nile”, the Egyptian Theater is celebrating more than 85 years of moving-making history. Then return to your hotel. Day 3: This morning enjoy a Warner Brothers Studio Tour followed by a tour of the Hollywood History Museum, then enjoy a movie in the Vintage Vista Theatre on the Sunset Strip. Return to your hotel for the evening. Day 4: Depart for home. Lunch is on your own in Palm Springs on the way home. $775 pp/double, $1,050 pp/single. On sale now the Activities Office. Check only please.
Bus Trip: Arizona Coyotes vs. Detroit Red Wings March 20, 2020
Join your PebbleCreek friends and neighbors and enjoy a fun evening watching the Arizona Coyotes take on the Detroit Redwings Friday, March 20 for a 7:30 p.m. game time! Trip includes: Roundtrip motor coach transportation, lower level seating in the new Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers zone (sections 117, 118, or 119, rows Q through Z) which includes a choice of one of the following: burger, chicken sandwich, vegan burger, or hot dog, plus one chips and one of the following: beer, soda, or water, per ticketed person. Tickets on sale Feb. 10, 2020, in the Activities Office, 9 a.m.; $85 – space is limited, buy your tickets early. Cash or check only, made to PCHOA.
Trip: California Coast March 28–April 2, 2020
Travel the length of the majestic California Coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco and discover the diversity of the coast from the bustling cosmopolitan cities with an intriguing ethnic mix to quiet coastal retreats. Visit Santa Barbara where the white sandy beaches contrast the lush mountain vistas, and Solvang where the spirit of Denmark is brought to life. Your tour will conclude in the “City by the Bay,” enchanting San Francisco where you will fly home. Day 1: Travel to Long Beach. Check into the Queen Mary. Dinner is on your own at Shoreline Village. Day 2: Travel north along the Los Angeles area beaches, Santa Barbara, and Solvang. Continue your coastal journey to Pismo Beach and the Sea Crest Hotel for the evening. Day 3: This morning tour Hearst Castle. Continue up the coast to Monterrey and check into the LaQuinta in Monterey. Day 4: A deluxe continental breakfast is include today before departing for San Francisco. This morning you will enjoy a city tour and a Bay cruise with the rest of the day and evening on your own to explore the uniqueness of San Francisco. Day 5: Today you will visit wine country and enjoy tours and tastings at two wineries. Return to San Francisco for the evening. Day 6: You will have a leisurely morning followed by transfers to the airport and your return flight. This tour includes: Ground transportation up the California Coast from Phoenix to San Francisco, one-way airfare from San Francisco area to Phoenix, accommodations in Long Beach, Sea Crest Hotel in Pismo Beach, LaQuina in Monterrey, Holiday Inn in San Francisco. (Airport transport back to PebbleCreek is included). Sight-seeing includes: Santa Barbara, Solvang, 17 Mile Drive, Monterey, Hearst Castle, San Francisco City tour, Bay cruise. Price $1,675 pp/double, $2,295 pp/single. On sale now in the Activities Office. Check only please.
Go Now! – The music of The Moody Blues concert April 5, 2020
Back by popular demand to the stage at PebbleCreek, Go Now! – The music of The Moody Blues is the brainchild of drummer Gordy Marshall. Gordy toured with The Moody Blues for 25 years as a session musician. Along with Mick Wilson (lead singer of 10cc), the two musicians have brought together some of the very best singers and instrumentalists in the country to create the ultimate tribute to the greatest classic rock band of a generation. Hit songs such as Nights in White Satin, Tuesday Afternoon, Go Now and Isn’t Life Strange are beautifully recreated live, and sound as close to the initial recordings as you will ever hear. “When this group performed here last year, I got so many people reaching out to let me know how they thought this was the best show they’d ever seen in PebbleCreek, EVER”, said PebbleCreek Director of Activities, Traci Baker. “Many people also asked for us to bring them back, so I am glad we could do that. Rumors are that this will be the band’s last tour, so, we are lucky to get them confirmed!” Tickets on sale now online and in the Activities Office. “Simply put, one of the best concerts I have ever seen!” — Terry Davies, TAD.