David Zapatka Having spent the past week in Myanmar and India eating fabulous cuisine off the cruise ship, curry dishes are fresh on my mind. I’ve long loved Indian cuisine and all those many curry flavors. I’m impressed by how many different types of curry and varying spices there are. What I’ve learned is curry…
Sports, June 2019
PebbleCreek Lady Niners stay busy with events
Pat Kaer, Publicity Co-Chair Ladies and Men’s Niners Mixer The Lady Niners hosted the annual mixer with the Men’s Niners on April 16, 2019. The theme of the event was “Kings and Queens,” and was planned by Suzanne Butler. Teams were made up of two women and two men. The afternoon included a nine-hole scramble,…
Features, June 2019
Happy Birthday to you!
Betty Chambers After two hours of highly competitive water volleyball, the players gathered on the pool patio to celebrate Betty Chambers 88th birthday. She plays three days a week and consistently scores more points with her serves than anybody else. Betty is who we want to be when we are 88 years young. Happy Birthday…
Clubs & Classes, June 2019
Travel International Club announces 2020 trips
Cindy Watty, President The Travel International Club has added a 12 day Egypt tour for 2020! Cruise the Nile in a manner once reserved for queens and pharaohs. For 12 adventure-filled days, experience Egypt and the Nile’s most wondrous sites in style and luxury. Set sail on an eight-day voyage onboard Uniworld’s all-suite SS Sphinx.…
Features, June 2019
Pet of the Month
Roxy Colleen Frohne Meet Roxy! She is a 16.5-year-old female Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix. Roxy was a rescue dog from New York City that we adopted in 2002. She did not enjoy the winters in New York like us so we decided to move to Goodyear in 2007. Roxy accompanied us as we drove to her…
Features, June 2019
Spotlight on Advertiser: The benefits of cupping
AZOPT Cupping, also known as Myofascial Decompression, is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China in 241 AD. However, it became more mainstream following the 2016 Summer Olympics. You may remember seeing circular marks all over Michael Phelps’ back. This gave rise to cupping’s popularity throughout physical therapy. Cupping therapy is an ancient…
Generals, June 2019
The Men’s Christian Fellowship of PebbleCreek gives back
Curt Zimmerman, Public Relations The Men’s Christian Fellowship of PebbleCreek participated in a community outreach project at St. Mary’s Food Bank on April 17. The Food Bank works with nearly 700 partner agencies to distribute donated food across Arizona where nearly 30% are considered working poor and lack consistent access to adequate food. Members of…
Clubs & Classes, June 2019
Breast Cancer Support Group is here for you!
Rayma Scalzo The PC Breast Cancer Discussion Group will not be meeting in June, July and August but we are still here for you! If you have been recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer and are needing a lumpectomy or mastectomy, please call prior to your treatment so we can give you a special gift. It…
Generals, June 2019
Activities Office featured trips
Majestic Canadian Rockies June 2–12 Includes roundtrip airfare. Travel through the Canadian Rockies, a land of majestic mountain scenery, fascinating wildlife, sparkling glaciers, crystal clear lakes and interesting towns. Highlights include Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Jasper and Banff National Parks and the Columbia Icefields. Price: $3725 pp/double (call for single pricing); RAIL ADD-ON AVAILABLE: June 12-14, 2019…
Generals, June 2019
LifeLong Learning at PebbleCreek
LifeLong Learning lecture series Lorna Bray I have had the pleasure of managing the LLL lecture program for the past two seasons along with a great group of volunteers and this past season was another success due in great part to volunteers and the speaker suggestions from PebbleCreekers. This past season, 60% of the Monday…