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,…
Category: February 2017
Generals, February 2017
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
PC Duplicate Bridge (sanctioned) news and scores
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Christmas Dine Around
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.…
Features, February 2017
Day tripping from PebbleCreek – A Superior Day!
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,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
PC Democratic Club news
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,…
Features, February 2017
Artist of the Month
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…
Generals, February 2017
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…
Generals, February 2017
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…
Generals, February 2017
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…