Larry Sessoms Along with our friends and neighbors, the congregation of PebbleCreek Community Church looks forward to the return of the before times—the currently coined term for pre-COVID, apparently harking back to 1985’s Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. Interesting movies aside, for our church, the beginning of a new year has us looking forward to normalcy. A…
Category: March 2021
Sports, March 2021
PCM9GA Golfers Begin the New Year With Optimism
Chris Mucha PCM9GA golfers began the new calendar year with optimism as they hit the links to show off their holiday golf gifts and a fresh start to fun! Weekly specials have replaced closest to the pin contests during the pandemic to avoid close personal contact, adding variety to special dollar payouts for Niner skills.…
Sports, March 2021
Duane Hagstrom Named 2020 PCMGA Most Improved Player
Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association has named Duane Hagstrom its most improved player of 2020. Under non-COVID circumstances, the official announcement would have been made at the PCMGA annual meeting during the Member-Member Tournament luncheon. As background, Duane grew up in Long Beach, Wash. He attended high school in Ilwaco, Wash. and attended…
Generals, March 2021
Upcoming PC Events
Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities & Communications For more information on the following trips, call 480-926-5547 or email [email protected] or visit freespiritvacation.com. Utah Mighty 5 from Phoenix Departs First Sunday of every month Price: $1,899 pp/double; $2,249 pp/single Join us for a seven-day adventure through Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion national…
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…
Sports, March 2021
The PebbleCreek Stingers Tennis Team
Donna Gillen What’s the buzz at the tennis courts this month? Well, it’s PebbleCreek’s ladies 3.5 tennis team, the Stingers! The Stingers have had an incredible year so far. They are first place in their league, with the fortune of playing most of their games at home. Doing their part to keep everyone safe, all visiting…
Sports, March 2021
Bocce News
Carolyn Rota, Public Relations Due to COVID-19 concerns and the weather, the bocce winter session returned on Feb. 2 with many new players, new teams, and a new outlook that 2021 will bring us the best of health and a somewhat new normalcy. This session will end on March 26. If you’re interested in signing up…
Features, March 2021
March Artist of the Month: Marian Carew
Emily Grotta The PebbleCreek Art Club is delighted to recognize Marian Carew as our March Artist of the Month. I grew up in a unique German community in Iowa called the Amana Colonies. My mother was an artist, so I was interested in art from an early age, but it was not until my junior year in…
Sports, March 2021
PCL9GA Celebrates with Winter Par-Tee Golf Tournament
Chris Stelplugh On Jan. 31, PCL9GA members beat the winter blues by enjoying a beautiful day of golf paired with their spouses, partners, or friends during the Winter Par-Tee Golf Tournament. Members and resident guests, totaling 138 players, participated in the event, and many pairs dressed in matching colors or themes. The tournament game played was…
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.…