Category: May 2025

Would-Be Wine Connoisseurs

Ellie Daly Twenty PebbleCreek singles gathered at Total Wine & More on March 19 to be introduced to some of Italy’s finest wineries. The wine aficionado talked in depth explaining the different grapes, growing locations, processing, and what foods complement various wines. A sampling of each of the wines presented was offered to each guest.…

Singles Enjoy Golfing Fun

Kathy Smith This picture shows some of our singles getting ready for a beautiful day on the golf course. We usually have around 20 singles who take to the course every other Saturday. We play 9 holes in the afternoon until the weather gets hot and then we switch to the mornings. It’s a great…

Singles Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

On March 2 more than 100 members all dressed in green attended our monthly meeting to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (March 17).  The Chianti Room was filled with green decorations, favors, beverages, and snacks. The 50/50 raffle drawing generated $95, which was paid to our club’s philanthropic “PC Pets Companion Club” and $47 each went to two lucky members.…

PebbleCreek Singles Gather for Spring Meeting

On April 6, the PebbleCreek Singles Club had its monthly meeting in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom with Easter flowers and decorative bunnies adorning the room. The speaker for our meeting was Michael Siegel, a resident of PebbleCreek who is an attorney and a radio host throughout the United States for over 50 years. He highlighted…

Italian American Club’s Silver Anniversary Celebration

Kathleen Ripley Leo The PebbleCreek Italian American Club (PCIAC) celebrated its 25th Silver Anniversary at Tuscany Ballroom on March 12. One hundred fifty-five members enjoyed a cocktail-attire served dinner and were regaled with their club’s storied past. The first meeting in 2000 numbered 71 members, and original member Jane Cook Biggs read that meeting’s minutes.…

Fun at the Spring Training Baseball Game

Ken Minichiello Members of the Italian American Club had a great time at the Cleveland Guardians vs. Diamondbacks baseball game at Goodyear Ballpark, in spite of a somewhat cool night. The event was held at the Party Patio and, upon the arrival of club members, each were welcomed with a bag of peanuts and a…

How to Outsmart Fake Profiles on Social Media

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Fake Facebook and other social media profiles are a growing issue. They are often created by scammers looking to manipulate users for financial gain. These profiles look like real people and often use stolen photos/fake names to appear legitimate. The motivations behind these profiles vary but typically include tricking…

Glass Art Club New Officers

Karla Heinz  We are pleased to introduce the newly elected board members for the PebbleCreek Glass Art Club (PCGAC). Their duties began on Feb. 1, 2025, and they are off to a great start! Front row on the left, is Jean Bowman, secretary. Jean is originally from Rhode Island and Delaware, graduating from Brandeis University…

Water Fitness Reaches 1,000 Participants Goal!

Sue White The water fitness instructors, Shirleen Carmouche, Helen Limjoco, Janet Stumps, and Sue White, gave their classes a new challenge this year. They started the challenge on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, and ended on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. The goal was to reach 1,000 participants by March 17. They had a board created…

Beginning Woodcarving Class Is June 3–24

Jim Brown You might be surprised to learn that most of the folks carving those amazing things in the display case outside the Quail Room in the Creative Arts Center (CAC) had never carved prior to joining the Woodcarving Club. Many times we have heard “I can’t do that” in the carving room, but give…