Category: April 2017

How many bits in a byte?

Kathy Gorchesky These wild, early risers have braved the cold winter mornings to be involved in the Pub Nite Trivia. They have gotten up early, brought their coffee, blankets, pillows and great attitudes to wait in line for tickets. This has become an early morning social event with chatting and just hanging out. Pub Nite…

Denim and Diamonds Dinner Dance

Nancy Herrem April is here and that means it’s time for the PebbleCreek Ballroom Dance Club’s (PCBDC’s) Denim and Diamonds Dinner Dance to be held on April 22 in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. The evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with a no-host bar, registration and the sale of May’s casual dance tickets. Dinner is served…

Fourth annual Aerial Yoga outing

Timberlee Tamraz Grove On February 21, eleven brave yogis ventured to the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale to take an Aerial yoga class. The class is fun and challenging. One must use their upper body strength to pull up on the silks and practice the aerial version of the asanas that we are comfortable with from…

Breast Cancer Discussion Group notice

Rayma Scalzo We are pleased to have Dr. Rich Shildt, Oncologist, attend our April 27 meeting at the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse. This is a great opportunity to ask questions if you have been recently diagnosed, are currently undergoing treatment or are a long time breast cancer survivor. One of the challenges our group faces is…

FFF goes to “Mom’s”

Umm, umm, good; FFF members and guests at Mom’s Fixins

George Warden Flair Friendship Fun Club in PebbleCreek had a very enjoyable experience in Surprise recently. We went to a quaint restaurant called Mom’s Fixins; it was like going home to get some home cooking that only your mom could make. The members of our club that attended and their guests all agree that the…

PebbleCreek Community Church elects new leaders

Left to right: Jim Gillespie, Lee Eakins, Becky Chapman, Sharon LoCasio, Doug McFarland, Deniece Gibbs, Joe Arnold, Pastor Dennis Kizziar; not pictured: Bill Gardner, Pete Severin, Mike Wilson, Susan Preston

Doug McFarland At its annual meeting, the congregation of PebbleCreek Community Church (PCCC) elected new elders, deacons and trustees. Each group serves both the congregation and other people in PebbleCreek and the surrounding community in differing ways. The elder board is the governing body of the church and its members are also spiritual leaders for…

“What a game, what a party”

A few of the guests and members take a half-time break.

George Warden Another overflow crowd assembled to watch The Big Game. It was one of the greatest come from behind barn burners of all time. FFF members and guest had a ruckus and joyful time. There were more Falcon fans present and they gave the few Patriots that were present teasing and heckling all evening.…

2 Your Health: The importance of sleep

Trent Brooke Do you feel tired or fatigued throughout the day? Are you often irritable? Do you have trouble focusing? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you may not be getting enough sleep. In today’s fast paced society, often times we put getting the proper amount of sleep on the…