David Zapatka Reader John W. Patterson writes, “For what it’s worth, because of my ever-deepening interest in what might be called “The History of Ideas,” I’ve been following your Word column in our Quail Creek Crossing for some years now. In a very real way, etymology is itself a useful adjunct for dealing with the history…
Category: April 2022
Generals, April 2022
Dance the Night Away with the Silhouette Band!
Lynn Seidel and Shelly Carothers The Silhouette Band is back again, so put on your dancing shoes and come dance the night away or just sit back and enjoy the music. If you missed them the first time, the Silhouette Band is a popular local band that plays favorites from today and classics from the…
Sports, April 2022
April Bocce News
PC Bocce Ball Association The last of the 2021-2022 bocce league session, the spring session, will end on Friday, April 29. The PebbleCreek Bocce Ball Board would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to all the bocce members for their continued help in keeping us safe and healthy. We are slowly getting back to…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Rovin’ Pebbles Trip to Camp Verde
Ken Duvall The Rovin’ Pebbles RV Club just returned from a great outing to Distant Drums RV Resort in Camp Verde, Ariz. A great time was had by all! Our adventure included several happy hours with hors d’oeuvres and BYOD. The weather man was not kind during the morning hours, as it was only 19…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
TWGC 2nd Annual Packing Party a Success
Maureen McCann The Women’s Giving Circle (TWGC) of PebbleCreek held their second annual Packing Party on March 14 in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. The event supports Go With The Flow, a local nonprofit that provides menstrual hygiene products to students and residents of shelters who might otherwise go without. Initially a simple home-based effort, the…
Generals, April 2022
T.T.T. Chapter Q Golf Tournament Coming Up May 14
Is May 14 highlighted on your calendar for the T.T.T. AZ Chapter Q Golf Tournament? This fundraiser will provide resources to send fourth- and sixth-grade girls to summer camp for a week. T.T.T. Chapter Q provides camp fees, clothing, equipment, and transportation, plus school supplies and holiday gift cards for the girls. The golf tournament…
Sports, April 2022
“Appy” Hour Tennis Round Robin and Social
Donna Gillen Feb. 12 was an awesome day for tennis and socializing. The afternoon started with a Round Robin arranged by competitive events director Aquine Jackson. Enthusiastic tennis club members vied for the coveted prizes of gift cards and gently used tennis balls as they dashed around the court, racking up personal wins for this…
Generals, April 2022
64? 65? Medicare Eligible?
A TRICARE For Life (TFL) briefing will be held Tuesday, May 17 for all TRICARE beneficiaries who are eligible for Medicare Part A and B. This is a great event for TRICARE beneficiaries who have questions or want to learn more about the TFL program. Join us May 17 at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.…
Sports, April 2022
Hot Shots Are Back!
Donna Gillen On March 2, the 4.0 men’s tennis team, Hot Shots, played their final game of the 2022 season. This 4.0+ men’s team has been a dominant force in the West Valley age 55+ Tennis League since their inception in 2015 (barring no play last year in 2021). Their dedication and fortitude have produced…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
March Was an Exciting Month!
Amy Volstromer The Irish American Club is grateful for the support of many businesses who helped make our 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament such a success. On March 12 and 13, we held a 9- and 18-hole tournament with 250 golfers. We had 119 generous sponsors that we look forward to recognizing in the next…