Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor passengers now have a faster, quieter, and more comfortable way to get to the Rental Car Center (RCC) thanks to the newly opened extension of the PHX Sky Train®. Stage 2, which opened to the public on Dec. 20, 2022, is a 2.5-mile extension that connects the…
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Features, February 2023
Artist of the Month: Joan Trost
Joan Trost considers herself a budding artist. Grateful for the support and acknowledgement of her peers and the wonderful, inclusive art club environment, she is honored and humbled to be named the February 2023 Artist of the Month. Joan has always had an eye for design and color but, growing up on a rural farm,…
Features, February 2023
In Passing
John Robert Flynn John Robert Flynn, age 80, passed away on Dec. 12, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Carmel; sons Sean (Tricia) of Phoenix and K.C. (Lisa) of Henderson, Nev.; grandchildren Kellen, Riley, Aidan, and Cooper; and siblings Jean Mitchell of Portland and Kathleen Cunningham of Sacramento. He is predeceased by his brother,…
Features, February 2023
Pets of the Month: Chloe and Jubei
Hi! I’m Chloe and this golden fluff is my son, Jubei. My mom, Hiromi Bashore, saw an email on the PebbleCreek e-group written by Candy Lawson, looking for a forever home for me and saw my picture. She fell in love with me and contacted my foster mom, Tammy Martinez, of Kitten & Animal Rescue…
Features, February 2023
Kathy Sork, 2022 Artist of the Year
The PebbleCreek Art Club is delighted to announce that Kathy Sork is the 2022 Artist of the Year recipient. Kathy has a long history of involvement in the arts from a young age. Her mother would say she always had pencil and paper in hand. But it wasn’t until after her marriage to Greg, raising…
Features, February 2023
Surprise Celebration with Good Friends Turning 80!
Eight ladies have been friends for over 17 years. They have played Samba every other Thursday night, rotating their schedule to play at each other’s home. Four of the ladies are turning 80 (one already is there) in 2023. The “70-year-olds” (Linda Grabau, Nancy Hume, and Sue White) surprised them with a birthday cake on…
Features, February 2023
“One Eyed Jacks” Dance on March 24
Flori Parham Howdy partner! The PebbleCreek Ballroom Dance Club is excited to share their March 24 dance, aptly named “One Eyed Jacks” as they recall Arizona’s colorful past. Did you know that the notorious gambler Doc Holliday, and his lady-friend Big Nosed Kate, frequented the saloons and dance halls in Prescott and Tombstone in 1880-81?…
Features, February 2023
2 Your Health: Using Ai Chi to Prevent Falls in Older Adults
Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AzOPT) Each year, more than 30 million falls are reported among adults 65 and older. While increased numbers of falls are associated with older adults, falls are not a normal part of aging. Medical experts recommend staying active and completing activities that strengthen your legs and improve balance. Tai Chi activities…
Features, February 2023
The Women’s Giving Circle’s 3rd Annual Period Product Drive!
Dana West The Women’s Giving Circle (TWGC) of PebbleCreek’s 3rd Annual Packing Party to benefit Go With The Flow (GWTF), sponsored by Maureen McCann with Realty ONE Group, will be held March 15. Over the past two years, residents of PebbleCreek have risen to the occasion and helped The Women’s Giving Circle deliver tampons and…
Features, February 2023
U.S. Military History: The Tomb
Ross Dunfee “Soldier, put those bodies in the graves and get them buried.” “Sargent, what names should I put on each of the grave markers?” “I don’t know. For now, just mark it Unknown.” This conversation has occurred throughout many wars around the world. Identifying and repatriating the deceased is a logistical nightmare. It is…