Joan Smith, PCL9GA Publicity On Dec. 12, the day of the PebbleCreek Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCL9GA) Holiday Celebration Tournament, Sheryl Dobbin and Nancy Webber organized a before golf brunch. Festivities included Money Tree $50, $40, $30, and $20 winners of the $800 purse and 12 Secret Santa winners. On Jan. 2, Medallion 1 was at Eagle’s Nest. The…
Category: February 2024
February 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Phoenix Sky Harbor Soaring as a Pillar of the Community
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the front door to Arizona with an average of more than 130,000 travelers coming through the airport on any given day. In addition to serving passengers near and far who travel through America’s Friendliest Airport®, Phoenix Sky Harbor takes pride in being a pillar for the community in the…
February 2024, Features
Word of the Month: Redolent
David Zapatka While reading The Metaphysics of Ping-Pong: Table Tennis as a Journey of Self Discovery by Guido Mina di Sospiro, I ran across the word redolent. His use of the word while describing table tennis rubber was intriguing. Redolent—red·o·lent adjective 1. Exuding fragrance: aromatic 2. Full of a specified fragrance: a. scented (air redolent of seaweed)…
February 2024, Generals
Local Authors to Speak at P.E.O. “Books ’n Lunch” Event
Deborah Chrisman P.E.O. Chapter DM is presenting the 11th annual scholarship benefit, Books ’n Lunch, to be held at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave, on Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m. Many members of chapter DM reside in PebbleCreek. As last year, there will be two local authors speaking about their careers and their…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Singles Club Celebrates the Holidays
Kathy Smith There were more than 85 singles who had a great time enjoying fun and friendship at our annual Holiday Dinner Dance. It was held in the Chianti Room with a delicious Italian buffet. After dinner there was great dance music provided by DJ Hankster. Our club is very active with a variety of…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Michael Dawson, February Artist of the Month
Michael Dawson I am extremely honored to receive this recognition. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, I moved to Southern California at an early age, and it remained my home for 69 years. After a 29-year career with GE Healthcare, I retired in 2012 and began my painting adventure two years later. One of my neighbors…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Paint a Picture in Just 3 Hours!
Join the PebbleCreek Art Club for a Feb. 8 class in acrylics. Nancy Troupe, whose art career spans several decades, uses a “step-by-step” teaching method that makes it easy to follow along and complete the picture “Spur Crossing” in three hours. In this class for beginners or intermediate painters, you will learn new ways to approach your…
February 2024, Generals
It’s Dance Party Time Again!
Rodney Jackson One night, two great bands! Returning to the main stage in the Tuscany Ballroom will be that great dance party group that you have enjoyed, “Outside the Line.” This seven-piece party band always gives a high energy performance. Also that night, in the Chianti Room, will be another crowd favorite, “Flavour.” This trio has…
February 2024, Generals
Kare Bears Korner – February 2024
The 2024 Source Book Will Soon Be Delivered! Tracey Schryver Kare Bears volunteers will be delivering your 2024 Source Book and community map. We anticipate the delivery in mid to late February. Each household will receive one book and map that will be left in a plastic bag by the front door. After the home…
February 2024, Sports
Gus Gladding Scores Ace During PCMGA 4-Man Scramble Tourney
Howie Tiger On Dec. 14 Gus Gladding made a hole-in-one on hole number 17 at Tuscany Falls East. He made it during the final round of the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) 4-man scramble tournament. Gus again earns a share of the PCMGA annual hole-in-one prize. This time for the 2023 prize. He also shared…