Category: April 2021

Making Over Your Mood With Essential Oils

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Singles Club Members Enjoy Happy Hour at Wigwam

Members of the PebbleCreek Singles Club enjoying happy hour on the patio at the Wigwam Resort.

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…