Alisa Moore The PebbleCreek Democratic Club meeting on April 6 was jam-packed with excitement—our speaker, Arizona Attorney General candidate Kris Mayes, brought the huge crowd to its feet with thunderous applause, while out in the hallway we collected mounds of donations to help the local community care for rescued pets and provide food, clothing, and…
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Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Mangiare Bene “Eating Well” at The Pasta Factory
Melissa D’Onofrio On March 31, 43 PebbleCreek Italian American Club (PCIAC) members enjoyed absolutely delicious homemade Italian meals at The Pasta Factory located in nearby Avondale. The family-owned and operated Pasta Factory is a cozy, neighborhood-style, casual restaurant overseen by Italian chef Jay Franco. Chef Franco learned his trade from his father, who was professionally…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Large Turnout for April Men’s Christian Fellowship
Curt Zimmerman The Men’s Christian Fellowship of PebbleCreek (MCFPC) saw its largest turnout of the season to hear featured speaker Jamie Mayer on April 6 in the Tuscany Falls Chianti Room. The MCFPC meets the first Wednesday of the month from October through April, and features guest speakers on a variety of timely topics. The…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Professor Schweikart Brings History Alive!
Camille Grabb Author/Historian Larry Schweikart takes Robert Frost’s poetry to heart! He certainly often chose the “Road Less Traveled.” As an Arizona native (Mesa) and feeling restless after college (Bachelor of Arts in political science), he hit the road touring as a drummer in several ‘60s and ‘70s rock bands! Eventually, after wearing out many…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Celebrating Ann’s Birthday
Pat Biancardi On Friday, April 1, members of Ann Merril’s aerobics class celebrated her birthday with her at the Cool Down Cafe at the Tuscany Falls Fitness Center. Ann’s classes are fun because of her sparkling personality. So get your cardio workout and meet lots of fun ladies in Ann’s Monday-Wednesday-Friday aerobics class!
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Genealogy Club Special Interest Groups Help with Research
Denise Beeson The Genealogy Club is now meeting live in the Eagle’s Nest Palm Room on the second Monday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. We have recently established Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to assist our members with their research areas. The following are the SIGS and their host. You can contact them…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
PebbleCreek Wine Club—Join Us!
Come join one of the largest clubs in PebbleCreek: the PebbleCreek Wine Club! Enjoy monthly dinners and special events. Dinners include: * Wine from around the world * Four-course meals * Five different wines Members have preference for signing up prior to nonmembers for all events. You may purchase wines at a discount on the…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
PC Hiking Club Diary
Hiking Club Welcomes New Slate of Officers Laurie Rosenbloom Elections for hiking club officers are staggered, and on March 27, the club elected a new treasurer (Ron Hoffman) and vice president (Nancy Love) while saying goodbye to the incumbents, Denns Zigmunt (treasurer) and Joe Clarkson (VP). Additionally, the club elected Neal Wring as president to…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Gun Club Completes Annual Contests
Vicki Ray Ten PebbleCreek Gun Club members competed in the club’s annual skeet contest March 22. Scores were close, and two members took part in a shoot-off to settle a tie for third place. The club awarded cash prizes to the top five shooters that day. Top skeet shooters: Gene Chohon—40, Pete Bahnmueller—37, Dave Robertson—36, Mitch…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Corvette Group Luncheon
On Tuesday, March 15, the PebbleCreek Corvette Group traveled to Cave Creek for lunch. There were 10 cars all shined for the outing. Thanks to Steve Banet for making all the arrangements. Anyone who has a corvette and is interested in joining our group, please call or text Bill Smith at 623-556-6556.