Arlene Banfield The Just Folks Association hosted a celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday (Jan. 15) with the theme “Walk in His Footsteps.” The welcome and opening prayer were offered by President Phylice Walton. Approximately 120 guests attended the program featuring two awesome guest speakers:…
Cynthia Schwartz Karen McCarty and Carol Weber, members of PebbleCreek Quilters, recently taught a Thread Painting Class. Thread Painting is a free motion sewing technique that uses a variety of colors and thread weights on top of a base or neutral fabric. Using circular, stippling, and back and forth stitches, students in the class learned to make…
Kathy Smith Ten people from the PebbleCreek Singles Club volunteered at St. Mary’s Food Bank. Their task was to sort foodstuffs by category, such as non-food items, bulk, food, beverages, snacks, etc. They also checked the expiration dates on those items to ensure they were still good. The club members volunteer at St. Mary’s Food Bank…
Vicky Ferraresi Join us Monday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Eagle’s Nest Palm Room for the next PebbleCreek Genealogy Club (PCGC) meeting. Our Mission: Educate and support the members of the PC Genealogy community in genealogical research, including computer databases, offline records, and source documentation. Guests are always welcome! The theme of this year’s…
Sue White Twelve ladies attended Beginners Mah Jongg lessons for four weeks in January. They learned the basics of the game, including building walls, the Charleston, learning names of the tiles, reading the Mah Jongg card, and the strategies of the game. They all enjoyed meeting new friends and learning to “love the game.” Sue White…
Ronnie Levine On Feb. 27, the Shalom Club welcomed author Zack Bodner who discussed his recently published book “Why Do Jewish?,” which seeks to answer the age-old question: How do I live a more meaningful life? Bodner is the son of member Myrna Bodner. Other February events included a men’s luncheon at Dillion’s KC BBQ, a ladies’ luncheon…
On Feb. 1, 30 members of the PebbleCreek Corvette group enjoyed a great drive to the east valley and visited Chateau de Vie in Chandler. Our members were amazed at the painstaking restoration of this magnificent mansion. Before returning to PC we gathered at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria for a very filling lunch. If you own a Corvette…
Do the PebbleCreek Hikers Ever Get Lost? Jan Sherwood Each month, photos and articles feature PebbleCreek hiking adventures; perhaps you wonder how we know where to hike and how we don’t get lost. For most hikes, there already are maps, parking lots, trail signs, and usually restrooms at trailheads. There are also more informal trails…
Guy DeCosterd Named March Artist of the Month Guy Decosterd Although as a kid I was always drawing or sketching something, I didn’t begin painting until about 10 years ago due to a happy accident. One night my wife, two daughters, and I did a “sip and paint” event at a local mall. My painting…
Amy Volstromer March is an exciting month for the Irish American Club. Two of the club’s most popular events, the Emerald Ball, held on St. Patrick’s Day, and the Annual Charity Golf Tournament, on March 3, give the club members an opportunity to celebrate Irish culture, gather socially, and honor their commitment to give back…