Sherry Blatner Ladies and gentlemen, the clock is ticking (and yes, we have a hand-carved one for sale). Only 14 shopping days left until Valentine’s Day. I bet you have a heck of a list, including spouse, significant other, BFF, children, grandchildren and even a pet. Well, guess what, the Expressions Gallery is newly stocked…
Category: February 2018
Generals, February 2018
Upcoming Activities Office events
Bob Seger – Feb. 10 Turn the Page is an incredible re-creation of the Live Bob Seger Experience performed by The Sam Morrison Band. Every effort has been made to make sure that each song is performed exactly as you remember it and that it is delivered with all the passion and excitement you would expect…
Generals, February 2018
Rescue Roundup
Johanna Kaufman Abrazo West Campus is hosting its 24th annual community Rescue Roundup Health and Safety Day on Saturday, February 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Highlights include: free screening and education on blood pressure, asthma, COPD, stroke, heart disease in women and one-person CPR; police department vehicles and K-9 demonstrations; helicopters, fire trucks…
Features, February 2018
Playing Pickleball Jamaican Style
Cindy Watty A group of 56 PebbleCreek and other pickleball enthusiasts enjoyed a week of play on the pickleball courts at the beautiful Sandals South Coast resort in Jamaica this past December. They also spent a lot of time on the beach, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding, snorkeling, zip-lining, dining and tasting a wide variety of…
Sports, February 2018
Roadrunners Tennis
Jo Werner The RoadRunners Tennis Team celebrates the holidays! Jean Bee opened her home to us for a delightful Christmas potluck. Our tennis team plays competitive tennis around the valley from Mesa and Gilbert to Anthem! It’s a really fun group. We are currently in first place in our division! We enjoy great tennis and…
Generals, February 2018
February: Short on days long on learning!
February may be a short month, but it’s jam packed with Lifelong Learning classes, lectures, trips and special programs. Premier Lectures are held in the Renaissance Theater at 7:00 p.m., while Monday Morning Lectures start at 10:00 a.m. Other than trips, events are held in the LLL Center unless noted. Due to space limitations, registration…
Features, February 2018
In Passing
Ronald Carl Altman Ronald Carl Altman passed away on December 13, 2017. Ron and Janet moved to PebbleCreek in September of 1998. Ron was a bartender at Eagles Nest Bar for 12 years. He played golf with his wonderful sandbagger group. Ron was a golden glover for the Arizona Diamondbacks and president of the PebbleCreek…
Generals, February 2018
Unit Happenings
Lunch Bunch #10 Holiday Party Jan Hover The ladies of Lunch Bunch No. 10 enjoyed their fifth annual holiday luncheon on Thursday, December 7. Appetizers were at the home of Judy Quattrone, the salad/main dish were at the home of Kathy Smith and desserts were at the home of Jan Hover. Each lady brings something…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Luke AFB K9 Kennel Master to speak Wednesday, February 7
Marge Ellison, Vice President, The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek is very pleased and honored to have as its guest speaker on Wednesday, February 7, TSgt. Dominic Petersen, the K9 Kennel Master at Luke AFB. We will meet at 3:00 p.m. in Room 100 of the Eagle’s Nest Activities…
Features, February 2018
Do you care for one of the 33,785 Arizonans diagnosed with cancer every year?
Barbara Kavanagh does, and is dedicated to cancer caregiver education! “Multiple myeloma.” Those were the words Barbara Kavanagh heard 26 years ago when oncologists diagnosed her husband, Jack. “That began my journey into the unknown”, said Kavanagh. “After the shock wore off I made it my mission to share what I know with all cancer…