Liz Gibson The PebbleCreek Republican Club welcomed in the New Year with a large turnout of members and guests on Thursday, January 8 at their monthly meeting. Following a Social Time, during which a number of new members joined bringing the total membership to 345, the meeting began at 7:00 p.m. Speakers from the Arizona…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2015
PebbleCreek Gun Club activities
Henry Tom On Friday, January 9, 2015, Matt Dyer, NRA certified Pistol Instructor and NRA Range Safety Officer, taught the Basic Handgun Class free for all members of the PebbleCreek Gun Club. All the students were quite pleased with the background and expertise of Matt and his easy to understand manner of instruction. Matt Dyer…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
PebbleCreekers enjoy Ski Club dinner
Lynn Warren Ten PebbleCreek members of Valley of the Sun Ski Club (formerly Sun Cities Ski Club) enjoyed a tasty dinner with chicken Marsala and lasagna at the monthly meeting on January 8. PebbleCreek doesn’t have a ski club but many Creekers belong to Valley of the Sun Ski Club which is open to all…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Stress management techniques addressed at Alzheimer’s Caregiver Discussion Group
Rayma Scalzo Here at PebbleCreek we are extremely fortunate to have a wonderful discussion group which provides information, resources and comfort for those residents who are caring for loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease. It is open to all caregivers who are caring for a loved one in the home, at a local care facility…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Quilters sew up 2014 with outstanding donations
Millissa Masters The PebbleCreek Quilters had challenged themselves starting in October to collect 500 items by December to donate to the Agua Fria Food Bank. The results were 455 items, $820. For the calendar year of 2014 the group donated 685 items and $1020 to Agua Fria. Congratulations and a big thank you to all…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Italian American Club members are busy
The PC Italian American Club’s calendar continues to offer many events to enjoy the best of the Italian American heritage. January’s meeting was the time for membership renewals with membership continuing to grow. The club tries to incorporate either a repeat or new/unique social activity each month, in addition to the monthly Business Meeting. At…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
PebbleCreek Hikers enjoy 10 mile hike in Estrella Park
Lynn Warren PebbleCreek hikers travel far and wide to experience interesting hikes but on December 12, since they don’t like hiking in the rain, went just a short distance south of PebbleCreek to enjoy a brisk ten mile hike in Estrella Mountain Regional Park, finishing just in time to avoid an incoming weather system. The…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Rug Hookers party hardy for the holidays
Dee-Dee Patrick The Hookers of PebbleCreek celebrated the holiday season in potluck style when they met in mid-December. Karen Bogadi was kind enough to open her home for our festivities. The entrée for this year’s celebration was soup, and five splendid tureens were served steaming hot. Accompaniments of various gourmet breads, vegetable dishes and finger…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
9th annual Mah Jongg tourney coming in March
Johanna Kaufman Janet Day, President of the PebbleCreek Recreational Mah Jongg Club, announces it is time to enter the upcoming tournament: Who: PebbleCreek homeowners and renters What: Annual Mah Jongg Tournament Where: Tuscany Falls Ballroom When: Thursday, March 12, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost: $30 entry fee covers lunch and cash prizes…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Euchre Club report
Mary Ann O’Brien Greetings—Didn’t get a chance to wish you all a Happy New Year, so I will wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! The Euchre report is short this month due to no play over Christmas and New Year’s holidays. January 8: Carole Hanely 1st place 66 points; Louis Wulf 2nd place 63 points;…