Rayma Scalzo As you already know, we are unable to hold our Breast Cancer Discussion Group due to COVID-19. It is unfortunate, but we are still here for you and want you to know you are not alone. If you have found a breast lump or mass and don’t know what to do, please call…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
PebbleCreek’s Animal Rescue Organization Needs Your Support
Jim Ellison, President The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek has been a PebbleCreek organization since 1997. We are an IRS approved 501(c)(3) animal rescue group in the community. Our mission is to provide a safe environment for the pets in PebbleCreek, and to assist in the rescue of stray, abandoned, and injured animals in our…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
PC Republican Club Is Active During the Summer Heat!
Sue Harrison It was an exciting Aug. 12 afternoon—Senator Martha McSally came to the West Valley. The event was held in the Bullard Wash Amphitheater. Over 100 members from PebbleCreek Republican Club, LD13, and LD4 braved 113-degree heat to hear her plans to Keep Arizona Red. She also led us in singing God Bless America.…
Features, October 2020
In Passing
Robert B. Davitt Robert B. Davitt, age 78, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away on Sept. 9, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. He was born on Feb. 6, 1942, to Anthony Phillip Davitt and Barbara Davitt on the family farm in Warren County. Bob spent most of his life in Iowa, but retired to PebbleCreek Resort Community…
Features, October 2020
Resident Donates Brain to Research
Marilu Trainor Herb Orvis joins a select group of heroes who have donated their brain to help researchers study the impacts of repeated trauma to the head. Orvis passed away Aug. 14, and knew his body would likely suffer from his battles on the gridiron, which led to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease in 2008.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
PC Hiking Club Diary
Hikers Celebrate Milestones Lynn Warren On an early morning hike in Buckeye’s Skyline park, Wayne and Dave celebrated reaching their significant milestones before beginning a seven-mile hike in this closed-in park. Since there were two groups going on different hikes, everyone paused at the trailhead to celebrate with customary orange juice and champagne toasts. Wayne…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
News from the PebbleCreek Shalom Club
Ronnie Levine The PC Shalom Club participated in virtual High Holiday (HH) services led by Rabbi David Mayer, who has been HH services leader for many years. Three hour-long services allowed for the yearly celebration, including hearing the blowing of the shofar. Kudos go to the High Holiday committee for making it all happen during…
November 2020, October 2020
Awareness Is Key to Eliminate Stress-Induced Tension
AzOPT Physical Therapists Often, we can interchange the word stressed with tense. Tension can also be considered a natural manifestation of our mental/psychological stress. Some experts believe stress is intended to drive an action in our lives, like a strong cup of coffee on a Monday morning. It gives us a boost of energy to…
Front Page, September 2020
PC Woodcarvers Club Members Create Works of Art
Cynthia Schwartz When the PebbleCreek (PC) Creative Arts Center (CAC) closed in March, members of the PC Woodcarvers Club found alternative venues to drill, cut, sand, paint, and create works of art. Some members carved in garages, others at the kitchen table, and a few set up shop on their patios. Rich Schmidt, president of the…
Front Page, September 2020
The Suspense Is Over
Suzanne Butler, Publicity PebbleCreek 24th Annual Fall Home & Garden Tour will feature a premiere tour of the newly renovated Eagle’s Nest Golf Course before it opens for play! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to view our beautiful new Eagle’s Nest Golf Course from your personal golf cart! Tour passports will be…