David Zapatka Reader Kim Park read about “smithereens” in a previous column and had this comment and suggestion for this month’s issue. “I loved your WOTM column on smithereens! It threw me back to my youth and reminded me of what my mother used to say when she thought I wasn’t getting ready quickly enough.…
Category: Features
Features, February 2019
Happy Birthday
Ada Bundschuh, a member of PebbleCreek Hearts Club, celebrated her 101st birthday. We celebrated with cards, cake and a bagpipe rendition of happy birthday. Best wishes, Ada.
Features, February 2019
2 Your Health: How do I stretch?
Daniel Cox, DPT, AZOPT Glendale Doctor of Physical Therapy This is a question we often get from our patients and the simple answer is, it depends on your goals. There can be a lot of uncertainty about the most effective way to do it, and why it’s even beneficial to stretch. There are two main…
Features, February 2019
In Passing
Myron Heinle Myron “Duffy” Michael Heinle, passed away December 28, 2018 in Goodyear, AZ. He leaves behind his wife, Barb; two daughters, Tracy Knos (Dave), Allison Gonzales (Ed); five beautiful grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald Heinle (Kathy), Gaylen Heinle (Sandy) and a sister Gale Deutsch. Duffy was born in Riverdale, ND to Herbert Heinle and Rudy…
Features, February 2019
General Manager’s Report
As we embark on a new year, I wanted to take some time in this month’s message to reflect on 2018, as well as look forward to some of what we can expect in 2019. 2018 was a very good year for PebbleCreek Operations and I’d like to talk about some of the major accomplishments…
Features, February 2019
Potluck – A Christmas tradition
Jim Roberts Tevye, the Dairyman, in Fiddler on the Roof said (actually sang) it best: “Tradition…Tradition.” Tevye’s village had their traditions and we at PebbleCreek have ours. One of ours is the annual Potluck Dinner on Christmas Day for those who must remain in our community on December 25. For twenty-five years, they know they have…
Features, February 2019
Move over, Cupid!
It turns out that Valentine’s Day has been around way before your time. Did you know that Valentine’s Day has been celebrated as early back as the fifth century? If this shows us one thing it is that love is undoubtedly timeless. This February 14 celebrates Valentine’s Day. The holiday is rooted in a Roman…