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…
Kathy Sinnott The Arizona Heroes Memorial is under construction and will be our state’s newest destination spot! This tribute recognizes our first responders, current military, veterans, and healthcare workers. You’ve read about our progress for this 2.5-acre memorial housed within Narana Park in Oro Valley. Now, we’d like to get you involved! First, we have…
Jenna Ridgeway Speakers at the PebbleCreek Republican Club’s March 7 meeting will be: Jerry Sheridan, who is running for Maricopa County Sheriff on a platform of “Defending Freedom, Ensuring Safety.” His 40 years with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included holding the rank of Deputy Sheriff and 12 years as head of the jails, which make up…
Katherine Gibson The PebbleCreek Community Church (PCCC) Fellowship Committee sponsored a fun-filled night of entertainment including a delicious western fare buffet and square dancing on Jan. 25, at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Clubhouse. The evening began with a western sing-along to get everyone in the mood and up on their feet. “The Buffalo Chips,” Katie and Dan…
Sherry Blatner Wow! The Gallery is completely stocked with beautiful items hinting at the approach of spring. This month, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the 17th. Don’t just concern yourself with the “wearing of the green,” but also think about the “serving of the green.” The glassmakers have outdone themselves with both useful and decorative…
Susan Eastman and Gena Wikstrom In an outstanding intergenerational collaboration, the Ceramics Club of PebbleCreek (CCPC) and the Desert Edge High School (DEHS) Conservatory of Art partnered in a program to share ceramic art with 19 students in our Creative Arts Center on Jan. 31. This field trip was unprecedented in PebbleCreek. The Ceramics Club sought approval…
Jim Ellison, President, The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek Jim Ellison will discuss microchipping your pets at our general membership meeting on Wednesday, March 6. We will meet in room 100 of the Eagle’s Nest Activities Center at 3 p.m. All PebbleCreek residents, whether club members or not, are invited to attend. There is no…
Jill Burnham Booker T. Washington said, “Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.” This can certainly be said of the “Date with a Plate” committee whose commitment and many talents provided for another successful event. The Women’s Giving Circle (TWGC) members and residents of PebbleCreek are the happiest and most…
Cynthia Schwartz Helen Phillips and Carla Peccianti, members of PebbleCreek Quilters, recently taught a class on how to sew “Cathedral Windows,” a pattern that is used to create coverlets and quilts. This design was inspired by historic church and cathedral stained glass windows. Cathedral Windows appeared in a quilt at the Chicago World’s Fair in…
David Zapatka Last month we discussed hitting slice returns of serve and dinks. This month we are discussing how to counter the opponent’s slice returns and dinks. Consider using these strategies to counter the opponent’s slice shots. * Hit through the spin using a flat drive shot. By driving the ball, you are countering the…