Category: Clubs & Classes

Artist of the Month – January 2015

Artist of the Month Elizabeth McCarthy with Hacienda del Sol.

Elizabeth McCarthy – January 2015 Linda Strauss-Lewis Elizabeth McCarthy, the PebbleCreek Art Club’s January 2015 Artist of the Month, grew up in Wisconsin and majored in art at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. If you have the opportunity to see Elizabeth’s exceptional paintings in person at either of the PC Clubhouses, it will surprise…

Award winning musician Mark Hayes attends PC Singers concert

Our own Mrs. Gail Kennedy, director of the PebbleCreek Singers, was surprised by the appearance of Mr. Mark Hayes, a well known conductor/composer, at the opening night of the Singers’ Annual Holiday Concert. Mr. Hayes is one of Gail’s favorite composers and had arranged five of the musical selections performed by the Singers that evening.

Donna Swagger No PebbleCreek Singers Christmas Concert would be complete without a surprise, and this year’s concert was no exception! Award winning concert pianist, composer, arranger and conductor Mark Hayes attended the opening night performance of the PC Singers’ Christmas Concert. Director Gail Kennedy and all but four chorus members were unaware of his presence.…

Butter Braids are coming

New Chapter P members Ellen Nelsen and Karen Pedersen.

T.T.T. Chapter AZ-P is delighted to present to you our two newest members. These ladies have embraced the T.T.T. vision of changing young girls’ lives by sending them to accredited summer camps and they have joined our chapter just in time to get involved in our most important work: choosing campers and getting them prepared…

Golf event to benefit St. Vincent de Paul

Ken Kurtz Feel like playing golf and doing something good for your community all at the same time? That is what the fifteenth annual Knights of Columbus Golf for Charity event on March 28, 2015, is all about. The event takes place at the PebbleCreek Golf Resort at Tuscany Falls, 16262 Clubhouse Drive in Goodyear,…

Hats Off to Spring with new board members

T.T.T. Chapter Q 2015 Board Members: Judi Moore, Penny Schneider, Martha Bergman, Emma Mosley and Loretta Pruett

Judi Moore February 28 is just around the corner and we are in high gear getting ready for the best yearly fundraiser ever! Our theme is Hats Off to Spring and 350 wonderful ladies who already bought tickets and made our fundraiser a sellout are in for a real treat! Our beautiful raffle baskets, Dillard’s…

RV Club “Old Timers” luncheon recap

Edna DeFord A luncheon was held for members of the PebbleCreek RV Club who started the organization in 1997 and members up through 2003. Many of these members have sold their rigs and are pursuing other pursuits in their advancing years. It was an enjoyable time of remembering the early caravans with our first venture…

Other Card Results – January 2015

Cribbage Club Donna von Oy The Cribbage Club held its annual meeting on December 4. The club bylaws were reviewed and elections of officers took place. The new officers are as follows: President Kaj Cieszynski, Secretary/Treasurer Donna von Oy and Membership/Publicity Gary Lind. The Cribbage Club meets twice monthly, the first Thursday and the third…

Alzheimer’s activities for caregivers and love ones

Rayma Scalzo Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease impacts every aspect of daily life. As an Alzheimer’s patient loses one ability after another, caregivers face tests of stamina, problem solving and resiliency. During this long and difficult journey, communication diminishes, rewards decrease and without strong support, caretakers face challenges to their own wellbeing. Preparing and…

PC Gun Club activities in November 2014

November 22 PebbleCreek Gun Club BBQ

Henry Tom Marauders Tactical Training: Surviving the Ambush Several members had the opportunity to learn about techniques and tactics used to detect, avoid and successfully defeat ambush situations. The training incorporates non-lethal training ammunition options for force-on-role player and force-on-force reality based training: Program overview and safety briefing; Visual threat assessment drills; Contact and control…

Republican Club holiday party

Carolers at the piano

Liz Gibson More than 85 PebbleCreek Republican Club members and guests donned their festive attire (even a tux or two were spotted) and enjoyed a spectacular cocktail party Tuesday, December 2 in Tuscany Falls Clubhouse. The party started off with cocktails and appetizers in the Lounge where everyone got a chance to mix and meet.…