Category: February 2025

Sewing Club News

Lisa Reichert On Jan. 8, the annual meeting of the PebbleCreek Sewing Club was held to elect new officers for 2025. The new board members are as follows: Co-Presidents are Kathy Brown and JoEllen Cruze, Secretary is Mary Ann Boffey, and Publicity is Lisa Reichert. These ladies are working on a schedule to provide fun…

Mah Jongg Beginners Class

Sue White A beginners Mah Jongg class was held for four weeks in January. The attendees learned how to play the game by learning the names of tiles, how to set up to play the game, and strategies of the game. They played  Mah Jongg on their first day, and each table had a Mah…

T.T.T. Chapter Q Updates

Ronnie Levine Last month Chapter Q initiated new member Phylice Walton and we’re very excited to have her join us. This month we are planning a breakfast ‘meet and greet’ with our fellow PebbleCreek chapter, Chapter P. Then in March we will celebrate Founder’s Day with all three Arizona chapters. We will begin to plan…

In Passing – February 2025

Richard Cabral Mr. Richard Cabral, 86, of Goodyear, Ariz., passed away on Dec. 30, 2024, at his home in Goodyear. He was born on Sept. 18, 1938, in New Bedford, Mass., to the late Edward and Hilda Cabral. He was also preceded in death by his brother Edward M. Cabral. Richard enjoyed a happy childhood,…

Word of the Month: Ratiocinative, Ratiocination

David Zapatka Reader Lettie Harrald writes, “I just saw your column in the latest Splash about Gerunds and immediately thought about J.A. Jance’s recent blog also talking about Gerunds, among other things. I am taking the liberty of forwarding said article to you. You need to read through quite a lot of other stuff first…

Pet Companions Club Rescue of the Month: Copper

Copper was rescued Nov. 21, 2024, on 162nd Lane in Tuscany Falls. He was approximately 4 months old. A resident found him in her front yard, screaming non-stop. All of his claws were completely shredded, and one of his dew claws was torn out, leaving an infected hole in his paw that was completely encrusted…

Pet of the Month: Meet Bubba!

Hi neighbors! Fourteen years ago, my mom (Mary O’Neill) decided to get a new kitten. She went to the shelter and sat down on the floor of the kitten room. All the other kittens came over to say hello to her and then walked away, but I curled up in her lap and went to…

Resolutions for Online Safety

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the new year begins, it’s a time for resolutions and extending the commitments to your digital life. Maintaining online privacy and security is especially important in today’s interconnected world. Here’s a simple guide to help you clean up and protect your online presence in 2025: Review Your Accounts.…

Why Physical Therapy Is More Than Just a Massage

AzOPT If you’re looking for physical therapy, understanding the difference between physical therapy and massage therapy is key to achieving your health and wellness goals. The Role of Massage in Physical Therapy Massage therapy focuses on relaxation, stress relief, and alleviating tightness or pain. It’s an excellent option for self-care or as a complementary treatment…

Regina Mamer Wins the 2024 Opportunity Quilt

Linda Rowe No one was more surprised than Regina Mamer when she got the call informing her she won the 2024 opportunity quilt. As a quilter herself, she knew the time and effort that went into making this incredible quilt. Regina plans to pay it forward by taking it back to Illinois and giving it to…