Category: February 2017

Alcohol use among seniors

According to the NIAAA alcohol increases the risks for falls and accidents which can be very serious for people in this age group. It also slows down brain activity affecting alertness, judgment, coordination and reaction time. In addition, drinking worsens many medical conditions common in older people including high blood pressure and ulcers. What’s more,…

Robson Trap Trials update

Lori Klug Remember to keep Friday, March 3, 2017, open for the seventh annual Robson Trap Trials being held at the Casa Grande Trap and Skeet Club. We have had a good response so far and are not limited to the number of participants at this time. This event is open to men and women…

PC Duplicate Bridge (sanctioned) news and scores

Back row: Bill Ballard, Sandy Kolls Carole Mathias, Jackie Wielgosz, Vi Metter, Shay Kinney, Mault Mathias. Front row: Chris Mucha, Nan Perkins, Pat Smith, Kate Tracy, Judy Brown, Kathy Bergman.  Not pictured but did attend: Sue Gainer, Enid Bross, Linda Smith, Joe and Priscilla Nawroski.

Kathy Bergman Many of our players supported our club by attending the popular Palm Springs Regional, December 12 through 18. Outstanding job to all the 19 people from PebbleCreek receiving master points. Congratulations to Kate Tracy, Jackie Wielgosz, Judy Brown and Pat Smith for coming in first in the Monday Compact Knockout Bracket 4. In…

Christmas Dine Around

From left: Phil and Cheri Amack, Priscilla and Bruce harp, Dave Baseheart and Jeanne Owens, David and Patti Modderman

Jeanne Owens On Friday, December 30, four couples gathered for their second annual Christmas dine-around. They started with wine and an array of delicious appetizers at Patti and David Moddermans; they then progressed to Jeanne Owens and Dave Baseheart’s new home for her hearty potato leek soup. Priscilla and Bruce Sharp supplied the main course.…

Day tripping from PebbleCreek – A Superior Day!

Lance Motta-Vilensky hiking with friends in Superior

Lance Motta-Vilensky A superior day is one that stands apart from the oh so hum-drum different day, same stuff days because you did, saw, experienced something special. Lucky for you a superior day is waiting for you in, OMG – this is a coincidence, Superior, Arizona! Only one hour east of Phoenix on U.S. 60,…

PC Democratic Club news

Bart Alford awards check to Jan Cosgrove of SWVLA

The PebbleCreek Democratic Club outgoing President Bart Alford awarded Jan Cosgrove, President of the Southwest Valley Literacy Association, $1300 from the proceeds of the fundraising made in 2016 by the PCDC Community Benefit Committee at their January 4 membership meeting. The club appreciates the efforts of committee members Irene Manalili, chairperson, Chuck and Frankie Veltri,…

Artist of the Month

Arizona Springtime by Janet McGregor

The PebbleCreek Art Club is happy to award Janet McGregor Artist of the Month for February 2017. Janet and her husband Fred are snowbirds from Victoria, British Columbia. This is their tenth winter in PebbleCreek and they feel that they have the best of all worlds with Arizona winters and west coast summers. They live…

Expressions Gallery – A New Year

Sherry Blatner First things first – We hope everyone enjoyed the handcrafted items you chose for them from the Gallery last year and we thank you for your generous patronage. New for 2017 – Combination necklaces and scarf fasteners. Huh? Yup! Creativity rules in the Gallery with the New Year. Imagine a necklace of beautiful…

State Parties

Canada Sunday, February 26, 2017, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuscany Falls Chianti Room Plan to join fellow Canadians living in PebbleCreek for our annual Canada Party. Sunday, February 26 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. for an Italian Buffet Tuscany Falls, Chianti Room Salads, bread sticks, chicken parmesan, pasta with sauces, roasted vegetables and assorted cheesecakes…

Upcoming PebbleCreek events

Secondhand Treasures Sale – Wednesday, February 1, 2017; 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Tuscany Falls Ballroom Join your PebbleCreek neighbors and shop for some amazing secondhand treasures that may include items like china, gently used rugs, upscale household goods, crystal, silver, gently-used designer clothes, coats, handbags, scarves, jewelry, shoes and more! Please join us as…