Category: April 2017

Upcoming trips

June 9, 2017 – Phoenix Classic Homes Tour with Lunch – $99 per person – Check only Tour Saguaro Ranch, Manistee Ranch and Heritage Square. These homes are striking reminders of the valley’s vibrant past. Go back in time and discover Arizona’s rich history. On sale March 2, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Activities Office.…

Become an English tutor

Jan Cosgrove Looking for a meaningful “give back” volunteer opportunity? Lots of your PebbleCreek neighbors have joined us! Check out the Southwest Valley Literacy Association website: www.swvalleyliteracy.org. Register for the Workshop: office @swvalleyliteracy.org. Our tutor volunteers are teaching English language skills to non-English-speaking adults in the west valley so they can become productive in our…

Don’t miss out on these upcoming events

April 2, 2017 – Opening Day Diamondbacks Bus Trip – Don’t miss the pomp and circumstance of opening day baseball April 2, 2017 when our very own Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San Francisco Giants! This fun bus trip includes roundtrip motor coach transportation and Club Reserve seats in section 203. Bring your family and friends…

LifeLong Learning at PebbleCreek

As our LLL season ends, planning begins for the next Do you have some ideas for next year’s programs? Over the past decade, some of the best lecturers and teachers have been folks recommended by residents. Sometimes residents with a particular background have offered to teach or lecture (see www.lifelonglearningatpc.org/about/pcteachers). Please let us know if…

Expressions Gallery – Retail therapy

Sherry Blatner No kidding, this is not an April Fools joke. Retail therapy is good for you! It lifts your spirits. And here’s how: The Gallery is now featuring wine bottle decorator pieces. One bottle is enhanced by a cluster of glass grapes and is lit from within by a battery-operated switch. Just lovely to…

State Parties

Guests were greeted by the University of Wisconsin mascot Bucky Badger.

Nebraska The Nebraska state party was held March 5 at the home of Jon and Susan Jackson. Approximately 60 Cornhusker faithful dressed in red gathered for appetizers and cocktails. Old and new friends connected over conversation and football trivia prizes were  awarded. Wisconsin Pat Jensen It was 20 years ago that Zita Wessa had an…

PebbleCreek HOA Budget Summary – January 2017 YTD

Finance Operations will continue to publish the monthly PebbleCreek HOA Budget Performance Summary report in the PebbleCreek Post and will also post to the HOA website to keep the community informed on the budget performance throughout the year. A copy of the 2017 PebbleCreek HOA detailed budget has been posted on the HOA website. The January…

PebbleCreek recaptures Robson Trap Trials Trophy

PebbleCreek’s winning team, left to right: Jim Pollack, Jerry Duley, Joanne Pollack, Bill Casey and Darwin Puls

Susan Knox Wilson After last year’s stunning loss to Quail Creek, PebbleCreek Gun Club shooters were determined to recapture the Robson Trap Trials trophy—and they went all out to make sure they came away with the coveted prize. PebbleCreek had held the trophy since the first Robson Trap Trial was organized in 2011 by Henry…

Chai High: Coming events

Brenda Hyman April 4, 2017 – 7:00 p.m. – Capri Room – Movie and Popcorn Night! The Boy In The Striped Pajamas (2008) with Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis and Asa Butterfield. Based on the best seller novel by John Boyne, the movie is the tale of a curious eight-year-old boy Bruno. Bored in his new home, Bruno…