Hikers Enjoy Views on Picacho Peak Summit Lynn Warren If you have driven I-10 to Tucson, you probably noticed an imposing peak on the west side of the interstate about 45 miles north of Tucson at the exit for Picacho Peak State Park, site of the westernmost battle of the Civil War. The sheer rock…
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Clubs & Classes, March 2021
PCRC Club Awarded Best Republican Club 2020 in Arizona
Cristina Junge At the AZGOP statutory meeting on Jan. 23, Dr. Kelli Ward, chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party, presented the award for Best Republican Club 2020 to the PebbleCreek Republican Club (PCRC). Sue Harrison, vice president of the PCRC, proudly accepted the award. Sue commented, “The honor goes to all members of our club…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Pottery/Sculpture Club Featured Artist: Becky Kirk
Jeff Wilson The Pottery/Sculpture Club featured artist for March is Becky Kirk. Becky and her husband have been full-time residents in PebbleCreek since 2019. After a 30+ year career selling real estate, Becky is making the most of her retirement. Her interests include pickleball, golf, fitness classes, and several clubs. Her interest in pottery started…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
Teri Sellers The PebbleCreek Alzheimer’s Support Group is available to all residents who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or any related dementia. A support group provides an opportunity for caregivers to share personal experiences, feelings, coping strategies, and firsthand information on the disease or treatments in a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental place. Once…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
PebbleCreek Women’s Investment Club
Jacqueline Vandenberg The PebbleCreek Women’s Investment Club (PCWIC) has decided to disband due to restrictions associated with COVID-19. The vote was taken at their monthly Zoom meeting on Jan. 13. The club has been unable to meet in person, and there has been a decline in membership. PCWIC was started by Marilyn Nagy in 1996.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
PCRC: Monthly Meetings Filled With Prominent Speakers
Sue Harrison Over 100 members attended the PebbleCreek Republican Club (PCRC) monthly membership meeting on Feb. 5, at the Bullard Wash Amphitheater. After a brief business meeting, Sue Harrison, PCRC president, introduced the guest speaker Seth Leibsohn. Seth Leibsohn is a host on 960 The Patriot, a radio show that airs on station KNNT. He…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Safety in Numbers
Vicki Ray A record number of PebbleCreek residents joined the gun club during the summer and fall, and club leaders responded by adding four new range safety officers (RSOs). Members will see the four new RSOs at trap/skeet shooting Tuesdays, pistol/rifle shooting Fridays, and other club-sponsored shooting events. The club now has 11 range safety…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
PebbleCreek Gun Club 2021 Trap Shooting Champions
Susan Knox Wilson, Gun Club Communications Team With social distancing protocols firmly in place, the PebbleCreek Gun Club held its annual trap shooting contest at the Joe Foss Shooting Range on Feb. 2. “Despite all the complications of holding this event during a pandemic, we had a good turnout and, for the first time ever,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
The 2021 Opportunity Quilt Is Unveiled!
Linda Rowe The PebbleCreek Quilters Club is pleased to announce the availability of raffle tickets for the 2021 Opportunity Quilt. The pattern, Riverbed, was selected by Carol Moonan and Marka Locker based on the great experience and positive reception their Virginia quilt guild had making this pattern previously. Riverbed was designed by internationally recognized quilt designer…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Knimble Kneedles
Laurel Vlcek During the pandemic, Knimble Kneedles members have been as busy as ever knitting and crocheting items for charity. You can knit or crochet anywhere, so members worked at home and turned items in to representatives of the group until we were again able to meet at the Creative Arts Center. Our biggest effort…