Category: January 2020

Pickleball Players Give Thanks

Cynthia Schwartz On Thanksgiving Day, a group of players gathered together on the PebbleCreek Pickleball courts to play and give thanks for having great friends. Dressed as turkeys (some cooked and some still with feathers), Pilgrims, and football players, these ladies enjoyed a few hours of friendly pickleball games. “Stay out of the kitchen,” was…

Kenney and Treece compete at AGA Club Team Championship

Kyler Kenney (left) and Jerry Treece at the AGA Club Team Championship

Howie Tiger Kyler Kenney and Jerry Treece, long-time PCMGA members, came in fifth place in the super senior flight (age 70+) of the Arizona Golf Association Club Team Championship. The format was a 2-man scramble. There was a 6-drive minimum for each player. The championship final round was played at the Moon Valley Country Club…

Tuscany Falls Christmas Caroling Party

Jill Miller Tuscany Falls residents enjoyed another successful Christmas caroling party on Dec. 8. Carolers gathered in their golf carts and Martha and Steve Urbin’s train prior to dividing into groups to sing Christmas carols, deliver cookies, and bring Christmas cheer to Tuscany Falls residents and those living in Robson Reserve. Although the weather was…

PebbleCreek Artist Wins First Place at Phoenix Woodworking Fall Show

Bill Raymond, with his award-winning entry

Betsy Crosson Woodworkers from the greater Phoenix area gathered recently at the Woodworkers Source in their Phoenix location to compete and show off their woodworking pieces. This year’s competition featured 200 entries, with the contest theme of “living room decor.” Pieces included wall decor, tables, chest sets, benches, lamps, and bowls. PebbleCreek woodworking fans were…

Kona Hawaii Fit Trip 2019

Judy Parker This year, 20 women attended the Kona Fit Trip run by Judy Parker of PebbleCreek. Each morning, a one-hour exercise program was scheduled with daily outings and adventures, such as a few pickleball games, snorkeling, hiking, and a lot more, including who will be the next Miss Kona? This year, Lynn Banks was honored as Miss…

HIkers Visit Vultee Arch

Left to right: Lynn Warren (photographer), Vicki Carter, Mark Gruca, Kris Raczkiewicz, Eileen Lords-Mosse, Dave Ausman (“Ausy”), Julie Walmsley, Clare Bangs, Neal Wring, and Susan and Tom Bernt with Vultee Arch in the background.

Lynn Warren The Hiking Club normally goes on two overnight trips each season and on Nov. 12, more than 40 hikers and non-hikers headed north to Sedona for three days of red rock hiking. On the first day, Julie Walmsley along with more than 40 friends celebrated her reaching 1,000 miles with the club. On the second…