Mark Eichkorn The PebbleCreek Men’s Nine Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) played off-site in October, as the PebbleCreek courses underwent their regularly scheduled fall maintenance. Off-site play consisted of 18 holes at each course, with a shamble at Falcon Dunes, open play at Coldwater, and a scramble at Coyote Lakes. October Results Falcon Dunes Four-Man Shamble:…
Jeff Wilson The ancient art of the Japanese tea ceremony was the inspiration for the class making tea ceremony cups. Everyone in the class made six traditional looking cups using either a speckled buff clay or a clay that turned black when fired, which mimicked the look of Raku fired clay (a special firing technique used…
Ronnie Levine November featured many fun activities for Shalom Club members, including an appetizer cooking class at The Tree of Oil, a Friendsgiving celebration bake-off at Sunrise Park, a happy hour at The Sicilian Butcher, and the monthly meeting of the book club. December’s highlight is our annual Chanukah party, complete with dinner and dancing.…
Donna Gillen Beep beep! The RoadRunners 3.5 tennis team is on the run in the Women’s InterClub Tennis League (WITL)—Valley of the Sun Tennis League. This group is known for their quickness on the courts! Although the season has just started, the Division B-4 RoadRunners are off to a great start. Currently, the team competes…
Jeff Wilson Ane Aune’s For the Birds class soared with creativity and whimsy. One could not resist smiling when looking at these cute, chubby creations. Everyone in the class made two unique birds. No two looked alike. With the popularity of this class, it is hoped Ane will offer it again in the near future.…
Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications IKEA Shopping Dec. 9 If you need stylish furniture, affordable home furnishings, original home décor ideas, and a stress-free day of shopping, join us at IKEA Tempe! $49 pp. On sale now in the Activities Office. Arizona Christmas City Lights Dec. 9 Depart the Valley in the early afternoon…
Just a reminder that the raffle for the Woodcarvers Club’s hand-carved Noah’s Ark will be drawn at the close of the Holiday Fest on Dec. 4. Although not suitable for very small children, wouldn’t this be a wonderful holiday gift? You can also choose the $350 cash prize in lieu of the Ark. Tickets are…
Jim Ellison, President, Pets Companion Club at PebbleCreek It is the holiday season again and a time to be extra careful about your pets’ well-being. The holiday season is a time when family and friends visit, and chances increase for your pets to escape your home. Please be extra vigilant and make sure your pets…
Johnny Henson The Tuesday 8 a.m. eight-ball tournament winners are: Bob Macy (4 times) and Lynn Warren. The Friday 8 a.m. nine-ball tournament winners are: Bob Macy (3 times), Gino Ranalli, and Dan Harris. Players are really enjoying the balls being cleaned and polished each week by Johnny Henson, president of the PebbleCreek Billiards Club, with…
Bill Bernard, General Manager This time of year typically brings cooler weather to the Valley. Winter visitors begin to return, and we start to feel the anticipation of the holiday season. The hustle and bustle of activity will be around us before we know it. So, as we kick off the season, Thanksgiving just behind us,…