Category: April 2023

Pottery/Sculpture Club Artist of the Month: Cheryl Tiffany

The Pottery/Sculpture Club Artist of the Month for April is Cheryl Tiffany. Cheryl moved to PebbleCreek from Kent, Wash., after visiting PC and discovering our Creative Arts Center. She had previously dabbled in several media, never sticking to one activity long enough to become good at it—the lone exception being her 30 years gardening in…

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Sue Branton And fun we had! Super Bowl Sunday was an event where 20+ girls shared their time and cooking abilities along with their laughter and goodhearted merriment. Krys O’Connell was our host and provided a Super Bowl of parties. We had wings, pulled pork minis, chili, and tons of chips and dips. If you left hungry…

A Tribute to John Flynn Tennis Social

Donna Gillen On Feb. 23, our club gathered to celebrate a maverick in the Tennis Club. John Flynn was an innovative as well as an exceptional volunteer and asset to our club. The Tournament Director, Vikki Constable, planned a Round Robin event and our Social Director, Sharon Connors, hosted an afternoon luncheon to commemorate John.…

In Passing

Jack Dagro Jack Dagro, 86, passed away Feb. 11, 2023, at his home in Goodyear, Ariz. He was born Aug. 19, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., where he attended high school, then worked for a short time before entering the U.S. Army. Jack earned an honorable discharge after serving with a unit in Germany. He is…

PebbleCreek Singers Present Spring Back in Time

Diane Piehl The PebbleCreek Singers’ concert, Spring Back in Time, will be a toe-tapping evening with memories abounding from music we have all loved through the years. From the opening number, “We’re Gonna Put on a Show” to the final tribute to America, you will not be disappointed. You no doubt have marked your calendars…

Kare Bears Health & Wellness Receives Impact Award

On Feb. 24, Vitalant, a nonprofit organization that provides blood and blood products and services across the United States, presented the Impact Award to PebbleCreek Kare Bears in recognition of Kare Bears’ contribution to their blood bank. Vitalant, formerly known as United Blood Services, has been the exclusive blood supplier for Arizona for over 75 years.…

PCLGA Super-Senior and Senior Champions

Carole Schumacher Another major tournament is a wrap! The PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) honored super seniors (over age 75), seniors (ages 65-74), and let the juniors (under age 65) join in the fun during the annual Super Senior Golf Tournament held on Feb. 14 and 15 at Tuscany Falls. Despite the rain and cold…

Island Style: Ukulele Club a Hit!

Gillian Driscoll The sun shone and the audience was enthusiastic when PebbleCreek (PC) Ukulele Club members performed at the Glendale Folk Festival early in March. This was the third time the club, which performs under the name “Island Style,” has performed at the festival. The 20-minute program included both Hawaiian and folk numbers. When a…