David Zapatka Want some tips to help you with your forehand groundstroke? Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a forehand groundstroke, “From the moment the ball leaves the opponent’s paddle, you should be tracking its flight with your eyes to aid you in judging the speed and direction of the ball. Move to the…
Generals, November 2021
PebbleCreek Artists’ Holiday Fest Is Coming
Karen Giles Can you believe it’s already November? The start of the holiday season is upon us, and that means wonderful celebrations with family and friends. Mark your calendar now for the PebbleCreek Artists’ Holiday Fest. It is the best shopping experience for everyone on your holiday shopping list! From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Generals, November 2021
Veterans Day HOA Hours
Here are the HOA office and facility hours for Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11. The Activities Office, Administration, Architectural and Landscape Committee Office, and Resident and Guest Services will be closed. The Patrol Office is closed, but regular patrol operations still take place. The Creative Arts Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
Religion, November 2021
Men’s Christian Fellowship Announces November Speaker
Curt Zimmerman The next meeting of the Men’s Christian Fellowship of PebbleCreek (MCFPC) is set for Wednesday, Nov. 3, in the Tuscany Falls Chianti Room at 7:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Todd Lewis, a writer and retired communication teacher from Biola University in La Mirada, Calif. He is a professor emeritus, having spent…
Generals, November 2021
64? 65? Medicare Eligible?
A TRICARE For Life (TFL) briefing will be held Tuesday, Nov. 16 for all TRICARE beneficiaries who are eligible for Medicare Part A and B. This is a great event for TRICARE beneficiaries who have questions or want to learn more about the TFL program. Join us Nov. 16 at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
PebbleCreek Singles Club Welcomed Mutts on a Mission
Jan Hansen The Singles Club held their monthly membership meeting on Sept. 12, which featured guest speaker Kathleen Molony, who is the head of Mutts on a Mission. This interesting new program in PebbleCreek is a therapy dog volunteer organization. These furry friends provide comfort and healing to many in the West Valley. Therapy dogs…
Generals, November 2021
Christmas Caroling at PebbleCreek: Event Dates Announced
Patti Wegehaupt, Activities Office The annual Christmas caroling events at PebbleCreek will be Dec. 15 and 16 this year! Plans include lots of Christmas cheer being shared with all residents, so please mark these special dates on your calendar. This year, the committee made up of Tuscany Falls and Eagle’s Nest residents are presenting three…
Generals, November 2021
PebbleCreek Live On Stage – Nov 2021
PebbleCreek Live on Stage: PebbleCreek Musicians Susan Kice The PebbleCreek Big Band is in full swing. Rehearsals for Burst of Music XV, A Blast from the Past, began on Oct. 26. The musicians are diligently preparing for their upcoming production scheduled for March 24, 25, and 26, 2022. If you’ve never heard the sounds these guys can…
Features, November 2021
In Passing
Lura Fae Stubbs Ms. Lura Fae Stubbs, 86, of Goodyear, Ariz., slipped into eternity Sept. 7, 2021 in Goodyear, Ariz., with her loving husband and oldest daughter Deborah by her side. She was born April 11, 1935, to George Conkling and Emily Conkling in Los Angeles, Calif. She is survived by her husband, Les Stubbs;…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Republican Club Hosts Candidates
Camille Grabb Elections! Elections! Elections! Is it really that time, again? As good citizens and prudent taxpayers, it’s our personal responsibility to become as educated as we possibly can to cast our valuable votes. Arizona’s federal, state, and local primaries aren’t scheduled until Aug. 2, 2022. That may seem like a long time off, but…