Mike Eichkorn The PebbleCreek Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) had a busy February. Ronnie Decker, head professional of Eagle’s Nest, gave members a clinic on debunking common golf thoughts: Keeping the Head Down, Eye on the Ball, Left Arm Straight, and Swing Easy. Ronnie broke each of these down and emphasized key concepts on what…
Category: April 2022
Generals, April 2022
Lyman Gallup Named 2020 Volunteer of the Year
Susan Knox Wilson “We couldn’t give this award to Lyman last year because the pandemic shut down our annual event, and the award is probably even more deserved after all we went through,” stated Board member Jack Gregory. “But Lyman is so dedicated to helping our golf events, that he’s out at an event right…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Quilters’ Community Service Project
Jonnie Chandler The PebbleCreek Quilters’ (PCQ) Community Service Committee plans and organizes a monthly charity workshop to piece and sew needed items for charitable organizations. The committee plans workshops to complete items, such as quilts and fidget mats for Hospice of the Valley, breast cancer pillows for PebbleCreek residents, and zippy strippy bags for children…
Sports, April 2022
For the Love of Putting
Karen Bush In case you don’t know it, PebbleCreek has a very active putters club, currently with more than 400 residents. Members can putt once a week on either Monday or Wednesday mornings at the Tuscany Falls putting greens. You do not need to be a golfer to participate. Just bring a putter and your…
Sports, April 2022
6th Annual PebbleCreek USAPA-Sanctioned Tournament Was a Smash
Beth Kelly Another fantastic USA Pickleball Association (USAPA)-sanctioned tournament was held here in PebbleCreek on Feb. 9, 10, and 11. Mike Crabtree, tournament director, choreographed the three-day event where 531 players arrived from near and far. There was a common theme throughout players and spectators alike: appreciation for the club organization and the munchies provided.…
Features, April 2022
News from the Sky: Phoenix Sky Harbor Kicks Off Virtual Checkpoint Queuing Program
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor has teamed up with Copenhagen Optimization and CLEAR to offer free reservations for TSA Security Checkpoint lines, helping travelers to manage their trips and eliminate uncertainty and stress over how long it will take to wait in line for security. The new pilot program, PHX RESERVE, gives passengers…
Sports, April 2022
Bocce Association Meet the Teams
The PebbleCreek Bocce Association is composed of more than 50 teams that play two days and two nights in fall, winter, and spring leagues. The residents who make up these teams come from all walks of life and many different parts of the United States and some from around the world. But the one thing…
Features, April 2022
Artist of the Month: Shoray Wolfe
Shoray Wolfe The PebbleCreek Art Club is pleased to name Shoray Wolfe as our Artist of the Month for April. In the formal setting of my upbringing, school and education played a significant role in children’s lives. So, when I doodled birds, bees, and flowers, if it looked like my biology homework, it was encouraged.…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Join Us for Springtime in Paris
Bon Jour, Amour, Louvre Museum, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Moulin Rouge … The Just Folks organization invites you to their annual Spring Fling on Sunday, April 24. The time is from 4 to 8 p.m. on the Tuscany Falls Chianti Room patio with access to the Chianti Room. This beautifully themed event will include dinner,…
Generals, April 2022
Unit Happenings
Unit 8 February Ladies’ Luncheon Alisa Moore Sixteen ladies from Unit 8 attended the February luncheon held at Estrella Mountain Community College and hosted by its Culinary Arts program! Unfortunately, 16 is the maximum per group at the limited-sized location, as more would have loved to join us. The students are responsible for the preparation…