Carolyn Rota, PR Well it looks like the heat is here to stay for a while but there are still some hardy bocce players that go in the evening and play some ball. That’s a good way to keep up your bocce skills and have some fun with friends. Just keep in mind that once…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Breast Cancer Discussion Group breakfast
Rayma Scalzo The PC Breast Cancer Discussion Group will not be meeting in July and August but we are still going to get together for breakfast at Eagle’s Nest Restaurant on July 25. We welcome newly diagnosed residents, as well as everyone else who has gone through the breast cancer journey. If you can join…
Features, July 2019
Pet of the Month
Annie is a very lucky dog My name is Annie and I am a rescue dog. I was living in Phoenix with my owner when he got really sick. He ended up in the hospital with MRSA and had to give me up. We were both very sad. He called Rescue a Golden of Arizona…
Sports, July 2019
Passing the baton to new PCLGA board members
Deanna Mendiola On May 15, 2019, the PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association’s board members and several committee chairs, out-going and incoming, met for a “cross-over” brunch hosted by President Marilyn Reynolds. The brunch was a delightful way to end the 2018-2019 season and provide an opportunity for the new board and committee chairs to have one-on-one…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
National Trails Day
Pete Williams June 1 was designated as National Trails Day by the American Hiking Society, so the PebbleCreek Hiking Club did a hike in nearby Verrado to celebrate the occasion. It was another better-than-expected day to hike as the temperatures continued to be well below normal. For more information about the club please check out…
Generals, July 2019
Activites Office features Trips
July 4th in Washington DC July 1-5, 2019 This all-encompassing tour of Washington DC takes you to all the national monuments, memorials, government buildings and museums, but the highlight is the new National Museum of African American History and Culture and the new Museum of the Bible. Hop-on/off bus and fireworks. Includes airfare. $1795 per person/double,…
Sports, July 2019
PCMGA conducts “Goofy Golf” tournament
Howie Tiger On Thursday, May 30, the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association held their annual “Goofy Golf” tourney on the Eagle’s Nest course. This is a fun event where the members play from all sorts of teeing areas and the flagsticks are placed in precarious positions. The format was a four-man team scramble with a three-drive…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Election Essentials
Time to give back to your community Susan Knox Wilson The Election Committee of the PebbleCreek Homeowners Association is seeking candidates interested in running in a fall election for a volunteer member of PebbleCreek’s board of directors. The newly elected candidate’s two-year term will begin January 1, 2020. To qualify, candidates must be homeowners in…
Features, July 2019
PC Quilters already preparing for fall veterans program
For the past two years, PebbleCreek quilters have created red, white and blue quilts to be given to veterans that are residents of PebbleCreek. The making and awarding of quilts have been joyful experiences for the recipients and those that created the quilts. Sewing and quilting times began May 18 with Marka Publicover, Linda Publicover,…
Generals, July 2019
Spotlight On Advertiser: Yoga and its unrealized benefits
Brooke Smith, DPT, AZOPT Goodyear Clinic manager As an avid exerciser, I enjoy a challenging workout with immediate results. So, I was skeptical when I was invited to participate in my first yoga class. Would it be difficult enough? Would I even enjoy it? Simply—yes! Not only did I notice a big improvement in…