Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications Virtual Excursions Feb. 11: Utah’s Mighty 5 and Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park; Southwest Adventure Tours March 11: Guided River Cruises; Premier World Discovery Tours Upcoming Tours Dolly Steamboat and Lunch Feb. 1, 2021 Price: $129 per person Travel the scenic, winding trail to Canyon Lake, framed by giant…
April 2021, February 2021
Local Nonprofit Organization Offers Sustainable Option to Divert Materials from the Landfill
Karen Jayne, CEO of Stardust Each year, over 500 million tons of remodeling materials go to waste in landfills according to the Environmental Protection Agency, however much of the building supplies are in usable condition. Those materials could have been salvaged, creating green jobs, reducing the content of landfills, and supporting sustainability in the community.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
PC Hiking Club Diary
Hikers Enjoy Views on Picacho Peak Summit Lynn Warren If you have driven I-10 to Tucson, you probably noticed an imposing peak on the west side of the interstate about 45 miles north of Tucson at the exit for Picacho Peak State Park, site of the westernmost battle of the Civil War. The sheer rock…
Front Page, March 2021
PebbleCreek Women Make Impact in New Pickleball League
Chris Stelplugh and Ellen Enright Four teams of PebbleCreek women players have been representing our community and making an impact in the Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) since early January 2021. APPL was formed in 2019 to develop and introduce competitive team-based league pickleball to Arizona. Last year, 95 teams consisting of over 1,100 players participated…
Front Page, March 2021
Timely Societal Issues Complete Lecture Season
Pat Ingalls LifeLong Learning concludes its 2020-21 season of Monday Morning Lectures this month with the following free Zoom presentations, held during March. All begin at 10 a.m. * Goodyear—An Economic Hot Spot (Monday, March 8) Learn about Goodyear’s expansive growth and how the city has positioned itself as the next economic hot spot. Hear highlights…
Sports, March 2021
The PebbleCreek Stingers Tennis Team
Donna Gillen What’s the buzz at the tennis courts this month? Well, it’s PebbleCreek’s ladies 3.5 tennis team, the Stingers! The Stingers have had an incredible year so far. They are first place in their league, with the fortune of playing most of their games at home. Doing their part to keep everyone safe, all visiting…
Sports, March 2021
Pickleball Players Are Winners in Wickenburg Tournament
Cynthia Schwartz The American Athletic Union (AAU) recently sponsored a pickleball tournament, AAU Pickleball All Ages and Skills plus The Road to The AAU Junior Olympic Games. Held in Wickenburg, the tournament offered events for ages seven to 99. This non-sanctioned tournament attracted players from PebbleCreek. It included matches in skill/age and also senior categories.…
Features, March 2021
Art Club Artist of the Year: Diane Walenda
Charlene Romanos Diane Walenda is no newcomer to the art scene here in PebbleCreek, but her style of painting evolved after many years of studying with numerous professional artists in various classes and workshops. Diane was born in Elmhurst, Ill., where she lived most of her life. Diane met her husband Bill in high school, and…
Generals, March 2021
Thank You, Volunteers
Arlis Legler Kare Bears wishes to thank our PebbleCreek community volunteers for their assistance in the delivery of the 2021 Source Books. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in late January, veteran volunteers Rose Ann Cleland, Pam and Ted Wallace, and Ed Schneider put their team to work. Four men with hand trucks moved the boxes…
Sports, March 2021
PCLGA’S Roadrunner Team Having a Winning Season!
Sharon Hadley Halfway through the season, the PebbleCreek Roadrunner Women’s Team is tied for 1st place with Briarwood Country Club in the Gross Division! The Roadrunner league is highly competitive, with teams from eight different clubs across the greater Phoenix area. However, due to COVID, Red Mountain Ranch and Tonto Verde were not able to…