Fred Dresser Five letters represent a group of individuals who participate in and enjoy the game of baseball. What do these five letters actually mean? For those of you who are fairly new to the PebbleCreek community, they stand for the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association. This entity started back in 1995 when a group of residents approached…
Sports, May 2021
Pickleball Club Volunteer/Player of the Month: Theresa Carter
Cynthia Schwartz Theresa Carter is the PebbleCreek Player/Volunteer of the Month. Theresa started her racquet sports career early when she became the ping pong champion in elementary school for two years. Theresa said, “I had an advantage because I was left-handed. My opponents were confused. This advantage has carried through when I learned to play…
Sports, May 2021
Pickleball Players Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Cynthia Schwartz Pickleball players in PebbleCreek celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on the courts. Players wore emerald green shirts, hats, socks, fun necklaces, earrings, bowties, and shoelaces. Heard on the courts: * We’re always looking for a holiday to celebrate on the pickleball courts. * Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’ Day. * Some players blended into…
Generals, May 2021
Expressions Gallery and Gift Shop—May Day
Sherry Blatner May Day is an ancient festival of spring. A great way to celebrate is at the Expressions Gallery! I can hardly believe it, but this article marks five years of writing to persuade you to visit the Expressions Gallery and shop, shop, shop! If you haven’t made it into the gallery yet, now’s the…
Sports, May 2021
PCSSA Elects New Board Members
Fred Dresser The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) elected new board members for the upcoming year. Here are the board members that will officially take office on May 1. The new board is Derry Davison, president; Frank Pierce, vice president; Marty Aalto, secretary; Tom Bose, treasurer; Bill Wise, director of league personnel; Howard Locker, director…
Generals, May 2021
Summer Address Delivery
Elizabeth Maddox, Editorial Assistant Are you going away for the summer for two months or longer and want to have your newspaper forwarded? Don’t forget to notify us! Utilize our handy online form at pebblecreekpost.com/change-address or give us a call at 480-895-4216. There is no charge for forwarding delivery. Thank you and safe travels!
Sports, May 2021
Learn About HeatRisk
Marilu Trainor Predicting the weather is not a guessing game. The job of saving lives and property is taken very seriously by forecasters and is included in the mission statement of the National Weather Service. The government’s meteorologists use multiple sophisticated systems to help them help us stay safe and to know what to expect…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Saturday Dem Club Breakfast Group Presents Eagle’s Nest Waitress With Baby Gift
Judy Hart and Alisa Moore Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PebbleCreek Democratic Club held a weekly Saturday morning breakfast gathering at Eagle’s Nest, and Jess Branch was their regular waitress. The group took a special liking to Jess back then, as the crowd was always seated in her station, and she was speedy, efficient,…
Features, May 2021
PC Live On Stage
‘Calendar Girls’ Still Rehearsing! Laurie Farquhar It’s more than a year into the pandemic, but the cast of PC Players’ next production, Calendar Girls, is optimistic that they will present this show in the Renaissance Theater in the not-too-distant future. This hilarious and heartwarming comedy was originally scheduled to open in October 2020, and the 14-member cast…
Sports, May 2021
Date Night Returns!
Donna Gillen Date night has returned to the PebbleCreek Tennis Club! On March 28, 16 players enjoyed a late afternoon of couples tennis. All had a very exhilarating time. The date nights are hosted by Jill and Jerry Santy. There will be one more date night in April, and it will be returning in the…