Jeff Wilson The Pottery Club featured artist for January is Terry Wilson. A longtime artist but relative newcomer to pottery, Terry has been making pottery for only two years. In that short time she has gone from being a teacher’s assistant to co-instructor and an artistic inspiration to other club members. Terry’s background in art…
Category: January 2018
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Inaugural Italian American Club sports event?
Ken Minichiello Mary Flynn thought of the idea of having an Italian American Club sports event—the Putt and Eat challenge! Mary and her committee, Barb Brace and Jackie Voccola, came up with an 18-hole putting contest that was full of obstacles including a “blackjack” challenge game. Only thing required—you just wanted to have fun and…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Ladies have a blast at Gun Club shotgun class
Susan Knox Wilson The wind might have been gusting up to 25 mph, but it didn’t stop this class of ladies from busting targets and having a blast. The ladies attended the PebbleCreek Gun Club Intro to Shotgun Basics Class Just for Women at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility on December 7. The class covered…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Rug Hookers of PebbleCreek celebrate the holidays
Dee-Dee Patrick Prior to some of our members heading up north to meet Santa, the Rug Hookers of PebbleCreek celebrated our annual Christmas party at the home of Karen Bogadi. We thought we might eat less if we planned a buffet of appetizers and desserts. How wrong that intention was! The variety was amazing and…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Clay Jewelry class
Jeff Wilson Pictured here are the very creative participants in the latest Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry class sponsored by the Pottery/Sculpture Club. Folks in this class made pendant necklaces, beaded necklaces, bracelets and brooches. The variety of designs was amazing. This eight session class, like all the pottery and sculpture classes offered through the…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Just why is alcohol so bad? As long as I don’t drink and drive
It’s bad enough that responsible people put the lives of others at risk when they drink and drive, but here’s what alcohol drinkers put their bodies through. Alcohol dehydrates your body generally, including the skin – your body’s largest organ. This happens every time you drink. Drinking too much is also thought to deprive the…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Hatha Yoga Club decorates Christmas tree
Donna Gray Each year we are all treated to beautiful, fresh Christmas trees that fill the ballrooms and lobbies at Tuscany Falls and Eagle’s Nest with beautiful color, light and fragrance. This year it was the pleasure of members of the Hatha Yoga Club to decorate the magnificent tree in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom.
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
PebbleCreek community provided Thanksgiving blessings for many families
Edna DeFord Our PebbleCreek Community Church once again coordinated preparations for Thanksgiving dinner baskets distributed by Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank. This year some 350 families received baskets, which were made possible thanks to the wonderful contributions of food and financial aid by many clubs and individuals here in PebbleCreek. Many hours of preparation…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Women of Democratic Club enjoyed a festive lunch
Robert Conley Every month, the women of the PebbleCreek Democratic Club gather for lunch arranged by Irene Arango, a member of the Social Committee. In past months, Irene has challenged our palettes by having us dine “around the world” at a local Thai restaurant, a Salvadorian restaurant and an Italian restaurant. But on Tuesday, November…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
TTT Chapter Q Holiday luncheon at Verrado
Jill Lewis Following the extraordinary National TTT Society Convention in October led by our own Emma Mosley and Edrena Alexander, our chapter celebrated the holiday at the Grill in Verado. Fun was had by all and those of us that missed it missed a great get-together. Chapter Q is gearing up and planning our next…