Karla Heinz It’s a changing of the guard! The Pebble Creek Glass Club (PCGAC) has elected a new board for 2024-25. In the front row (from left to right) is Dom Travaglini acting as treasurer. Dom was treasurer in 2023 and will continue his two-year term through 2024. Dom keeps track of the club’s finances and reporting.…
Category: March 2024
March 2024, Sports
Billiard Club January 2024 Tournament Winners
Johnny Henson The Player of the Month is Rene Lefebvre with four wins. Rene Lefebvre is also King of the Hill. Monday noon to 2 p.m. 8-Ball tournament winners were Johnny Henson and Blair Dreyfus. Tuesday 8 a.m. 8-Ball tournament winners were Lynn Warren (x2), Mark Mecklenburg, Rene Lefebvre, and Johnny Henson Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m. 9-Ball tournament winners were Rene Lefebvre (x2), Blair…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Welcomed Ballot Initiatives Speakers
Gillian Driscoll At their February meeting, the Pebblecreek Democratic Club welcomed speakers to inform members about two important issues that they hope will gain enough signatures to be on the ballot at the November General Election. Members heard speeches from Larry Thomas about the proposed Arizona Abortion Access Act and from Paul Johnson on the…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Rovin’ Pebbles RV Club Roamin’ in Quartzsite
Hi! We are Daisy and Penny Anderson, the “fur babies” of Richard and Virginia, here to report on our Rovin’ days at Quartzsite. Over the days of roamin,’ rovin,’ and rollin’, Dad got our playpen out and we got to make all these observations. In this all-inclusive RV Boondocking town, Quartzsite the Boondocking Capital of the…
March 2024
Unit Happenings – March 2024
Unit 8 Lunch and Birthday Celebration Alisa Moore The Unit 8 ladies enjoyed their January luncheon at Eagle’s Nest, culminating in the celebration of those born in January. A wonderful time was had by all. All women residing in Unit 8, whether full time or seasonal, are welcome to join us. Those interested should contact…
March 2024, Features
Zita Wessa Celebrates 90th Birthday with Hundreds of Cards!
Zita Wessa was overwhelmed with hundreds of birthday cards for her 90th birthday. Her children, Scott and Lori and their families know how much she loves retrieving mail from her mailbox everyday. They decided to surprise her by asking family, friends, and their friends to all send her a card. They never expected she would…
March 2024, Features
In Passing – March 2024
Arnold R. Cronquist Arnold R. Cronquist “Arnie,” 95, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 22, 2023. He was born in Rockford, Ill., in 1928 to parents Clara and Oscar Cronquist. He graduated from East Rockford High School and then attended Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill. This is where he met his wife, Arline…
March 2024, Generals
28th Annual PebbleCreek Fall Home & Garden Tour
Suzanne Butler It will be hard to top the 27th Annual Fall Home & Garden Tour of last November which, through the wonderful support of PebbleCreek residents, raised over $15,500 for the Goodyear “Shop with a Cop” program. But we are confident it can be done! The first element required to make that happen is…
March 2024, Sports
Niners Honor Bruce Hulbert on His Retirement as Treasurer
Ken Whitney In the new year the PebbleCreek Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) bid farewell to Bruce Hulbert who stepped aside as Treasurer. He and his wife Margaret are relocating nearby. Bruce served the PCM9GA almost 20 years in various capacities. Bruce graduated from Dartmouth College in 1960, followed by Naval Officers Candidate School. He…
March 2024, Sports
Tom Mamrak Makes the Last Hole-in-One of the 2023 PCMGA Season
Howie Tiger On Dec. 21, Tom Mamrak made a hole-in-one on hole number 4 at Eagle’s Nest. He made it during a PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) tourney. He was the last to qualify for sharing the 2023 PCMGA annual hole-in-one prize. As you can imagine, Tom was happy, but the other four qualifiers, not so much!…