Karen Peterson A little rain on Dec. 3 didn’t stop the infamous Birdie Chasers golf group from having their Christmas party! Chris and Karen Peterson hosted the group of almost 50 folks, and when the rain started in the early afternoon, tables, decorations, food, and fun were all moved inside for a cozy, comfortable evening.…
Donna Gillen Wow! The St. Mary’s Food Bank drive was outstanding. This year, we exceeded our donations from last year with a whopping 500+ pounds of canned goods to help people in need in our greater Phoenix community. As a club, we are so very grateful for your generosity and sacrifice in helping others in…
Susan Knox Wilson Gary J. Nelson, PebbleCreek resident and architect with the Phoenix Office of the City Engineer, was recently awarded the prestigious Architects Medal by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Arizona Chapter. Since the award’s inception in 1981, he is the first African American to receive this honor. Nelson also is the first…
Arete Financial Solutions Are you tired of spending your time running around the valley to meet with your accountant, tax preparer, lawyer, and financial advisors each year? Arete Financial Solutions, LLC is here to help! Arete, a Greek word meaning to “strive for excellence in all areas of your life,” is more than your typical…
Carolyn Suttles Just Folks held their Christmas Party on Dec. 3 at the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. It was a festive evening of dinner and dancing with an added twist. Hostess Bonita Sims officiated a “Family Feud” game with an official board, buzzers, X’s, most popular answers, and steals. What’s your answer to: Name a slang…
The Lady Niners started the holiday season with a golf luncheon, Jingle & Mingle, on Dec. 6. Lunch was served in the ballroom with music by Jeff Harrison and Howard Broadbeck. Each year, the PebbleCreek Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCL9GA) supports a charity for this event. This year it was Natalie’s House. This is a…
Susan Skolnik Members of the PebbleCreek Art Club traveled to Carefree, Ariz., on Nov. 19 to attend the Hidden in the Hills tour of artists’ studios. While visiting various studios and enjoying the artwork, they also enjoyed lunch at one of the many local restaurants in Carefree. This has become an annual event for the…
Carrie Mataraza The PebbleCreek Singers welcomes you to join in the fun of singing with a chorus and is actively seeking tenors, basses, and baritones. First sopranos, second sopranos and alto sections are currently on waiting lists. However, applying and being voice tested for a particular part is always ongoing in all sections of the…
On Dec. 9, the Gimme Girls played an 18-hole game that was a combination game of scrambles; hero ball; hitting from white, red and yellow tees; and combinations of best ball. The winners were Emma Mosley, Gayle Hubbard, Karin Smith, and Barb Chilton. Everyone enjoyed the combination format. Afterwards the group met at the home…
Claudia Clarkson Under the leadership of President Jan Stash and the amazing organization of our Poinsettia Chairs, Sandy Hoffman and Carol Rice, Chapter P sold and distributed 945 plants this year. Among our many thanks, we want to recognize the Robson Corporation for their amazing generosity. The plants they purchase provide the gorgeous poinsettia trees…