JoAnne Gaudioso Maintaining a positive mood and attitude can be very challenging at times. Many of us have been struggling with that, particularly over the past year. Just as being in a good mood gives you a sense of happiness and well-being, bad moods can lead to negative feelings over time. When it comes to…
Category: April 2021
April 2021
Rotary Club Gearing Up for Annual Community Food Drive
Joan Smith The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek is gearing up for their annual community-wide canned food drive April 8 through 18 for the Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank and All Faith Community Services. Each year, the Rotary Club engages community leaders, non-profit charities, community organizations, and churches to determine local area needs. Then,…
April 2021
Easter at PebbleCreek Community Church
Donna Giocomo It doesn’t seem possible that another Easter has arrived in the midst of a pandemic! If you are looking for a wonderful way to celebrate this Easter, PebbleCreek Community Church has secured a beautiful outdoor venue at Goodyear’s Bullard Wash Amphitheater! While we cannot hold our annual Sunrise Service, everyone is invited to join…
April 2021
2022 Artist Series Subscriptions Now Available!
Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications We are staying hopeful that we will once again be able to enjoy our wonderful Artist Series beginning in Jan. 2022. The popular Artist Series subscription offers PebbleCreek entertainment lovers tickets to six shows, two each in January, February, and March of each year. If you did not roll…
April 2021
Now in Arizona: Hope Delivered Every 10 Seconds
Pam Kehaly, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona By all accounts, Arizona has had a rough time through the COVID-19 pandemic. A staggering loss of more than 15,000 Arizonans, punctuated by devastating economic and mental health impacts, left our state reeling. Vaccinations mean that hope is here, and Arizona’s recovery has been…
April 2021, February 2021
Local Nonprofit Organization Offers Sustainable Option to Divert Materials from the Landfill
Karen Jayne, CEO of Stardust Each year, over 500 million tons of remodeling materials go to waste in landfills according to the Environmental Protection Agency, however much of the building supplies are in usable condition. Those materials could have been salvaged, creating green jobs, reducing the content of landfills, and supporting sustainability in the community.…
April 2021, February 2021
Travel Options: Virtual Excursions and Trips
Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications Virtual Excursions Feb. 11: Utah’s Mighty 5 and Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park; Southwest Adventure Tours March 11: Guided River Cruises; Premier World Discovery Tours Upcoming Tours Dolly Steamboat and Lunch Feb. 1, 2021 Price: $129 per person Travel the scenic, winding trail to Canyon Lake, framed by giant…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Republicans Champion Local and State Projects
Sue Harrison The PebbleCreek Republican Club (PCRC) is supporting two projects that will have an impact in our armed services community and on the 2022 elections. Camille Grabb, PCRC Special Projects co-chair, is partnering with her neighbor Sharon Kozak on the Food Bank and Diaper Dump Station project that helps the Airmen at Luke Air…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Singles Club Members Enjoy Happy Hour at Wigwam
Jan Hansen Outdoor gatherings are becoming more popular as a way to be safe and still enjoy social interaction with fellow members and friends. On March 9, members gathered on the patio at the Wigwam Resort for a happy hour get together. The club’s activities are gradually moving forward with more outdoor and small group events being…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Lyle Chrisman Receives Outstanding Carver of the Year Award
Larry Matney The Founders’ Award for Outstanding Carver of the Year was first established by Mel and Ruth Donaho in 2007. The criteria for this award states that all previous honorees shall serve as the committee to determine future qualified carvers, and it doesn’t necessarily require a recipient every year. The previous recipients of this…