Brad Scott, AzOPT Are you a professional sitter? Today, we live in a world with incredible advancements in technological development and assistance. In general, life is so much easier and more comfortable. For some, we can view our lives as relatively luxurious, especially compared to the lives of other generations. However, we have also significantly…
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January 2024, Features
Strategies for Healthy Living with Essential Oils in 2024
JoAnne Gaudioso Happy New Year! With the holiday season coming to a close, it’s the perfect time for retrospection and reflection as well as resolutions and fresh starts. We all know how difficult it can be to stick to our resolutions year after year. Here are some essential oils to help you stick to the…
January 2024, Features
Word of the Month: Pulse
David Zapatka David Wittenberg, fellow member of the Grammar Police Special Interest Group, wrote this in a recent post. “For most Indians, meat is not a staple. The majority of the Indian diet consists of grains, pulses, and vegetables. As a result, Indians don’t talk about meat the way Americans do. The terms ‘veg’ and…
January 2024, Features
Navigating the New Year: A Guide to Avoid Scams
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As we step into a new year, it’s crucial for older adults to remain vigilant against the ever-evolving landscape of scams that persistently target unsuspecting individuals. While some scams may take on new disguises, others linger with familiar tactics. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how older adults can identify…
January 2024, Features
Creekers Win Third Place at Valley-Wide Trivia Competition
Dan Harris After four months of fun but intense competition, a team of mostly PebbleCreek residents won third place at the Phoenix Metro Area DJ Trivia Championships held at the Bonfire Craft Kitchen and Tap House in Surprise on Dec. 4, 2023. They call themselves the Sliders, and reaching the championship match was no easy feat.…
January 2024, Features
Mary Celebrates 95th Birthday with her Marvelous Mah Jongg Friends
In November, Mary Coon was surprised by her Marvelous Mah Jongg Friends with a 95th birthday celebration. As part of the celebration, there was cake. In addition, Barbie Heck created “Three Special Marvelous Mah Jongg hands” with Mary’s name and the number 95. Someone in the group made each of the hands that day. The group enjoys…
January 2024, Features
In Passing – January 2024
Rob Alexander Robert Young Alexander III (79), passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Born and raised in Wichita, Kan., Rob earned his degree from Wichita State University. After graduation he spent much of his life in Colorado working in the office furniture industry, eventually opening his own business, Office Options, for over 35 years.…
January 2024, Features
Pave the Way
Kathy Sinnott Construction continues for the building of the Arizona Heroes Memorial in Naranja Park. Within our 2.5-acre site, an amphitheater; 8-foot walls honoring our military, first responders and healthcare workers; and a 24-foot obelisk are sure to alter the Oro Valley horizon! And the Donor Paver Garden is sure to be one of our unique, more personalized, treasures. The…
January 2024, Features
PebbleCreek Skier Elected to Ski Club Office
Doug Brown, Valley of the Sun Ski Club Koni Hohnbaum was elected as Communications Coordinator of the Valley of the Sun Ski Club. Office holders are, from left to right, Judy Ainsworth from The Grand in Surprise as President, Don Larsen from Sun City as Treasurer, Koni Hohnbaum from PebbleCreek as Communications Coordinator, and Sandy…
January 2024, Features
Lenora Pliska, Pottery Sculpture Club Artist of the Month
Lenora Pliska is the Pottery Sculpture Club Artist of the Month for January 2024. When asked about her experience, Lenora shared the following: I have always liked making things: sewing, crafts, renovating, etc. So, when we moved to PebbleCreek the Pottery Club immediately got my interest. I took my first pottery lessons in 2017 (I…