Category: June 2016

Kare Bears’ Korner

Mary Couzens (left) presents a contribution from Mary Couzens Realty Fun for Charity Concerts to the Kare Bears’ Bear and Corrine Adams, a Kare Bear volunteer!

Kare Bears annual meeting to be held June 15 Sue White The annual meeting of Kare-ing Neighbors, Inc., d.b.a. Kare Bears will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. Written yearly reports of the Board of Directors will be available. The election of directors will follow for…

Pet of the Month

Hi! I’m Leo (Well, it’s Leonardo actually, but let’s be informal). I came to live with my new family, Pat and Fred Biancardi, a month after they moved to PebbleCreek in October 2012. I came from Four Paws shelter and was living with a foster mom in Surprise with many other cats and dogs. I…

PC Hiking Club Diary

Left to right: Dennis Zigmunt, Roger Sanders, Art Arner, Lynn Warren (photographer), Mark Frumkin, Wayne Wills, Dana Thomas, Pete Williams (hike leader), Atsuko Arner, Joe Clarkson and Clare Bangs on the ridgeline in Deem Hills overlooking the valley.

Lynn Warren In 1922, Dennis and Carl Deem established a homestead near the hills which comprise the park which today is known as Deem Hills Park, north of Loop 101 and west of I-17. On April 20, eleven PebbleCreek hikers enjoyed an interesting eight-mile hike on several trails within this nearby park. There are numerous…

Cribbage Club update

March Cribbage Club party

Sandy Clinton The Cribbage Club meets regularly twice monthly, the first Thursday and the third Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Sienna Room, Tuscany Falls; we have added extra playing days so check with one of the contacts below or attend one of our meetings for our complete schedule. The club is open to all…

Litchfield Park Library events

Nancy L. Stevenson The Litchfield Park Library is pleased to offer Preventing Osteoporosis on Wednesday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. The program is presented by Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), The University of Arizona, Maricopa County Cooperative Extension. Get ready to move with Zumba! We will host Zumba classes on Monday, June 13,…

PebbleCreek Gun Club competition results

Skeet

Susan Knox Wilson The PebbleCreek Gun Club had another busy, active year, highlighted by several changes to the different competitions to encourage more participation and more fun. At the club’s annual spring picnic, commemorative pins were presented to all participants and trophies were awarded to the first, second and third place winners. Bowling Pin Competition…

Gatlin Brothers in concert at PebbleCreek January 2017

The Gatlin Brothers

Mark your calendars today for November 10, 2016; this is the day that ticket sales will begin for four very special concert performances from Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers. The legendary country trio will perform for us right here in PebbleCreek on January 30 and 31, 2017, in the beautiful Renaissance Theatre. Show times…

Stop back pain now

Minor problems are better addressed by a doctor or physical therapist.

Tyler Guymon, DPT Back pain is a major problem for many people. It can come in different ways – as a small, nagging injury, or worse, a debilitating condition. Regardless of its severity, back pain is a nuisance that affects our lives and our daily function. Everyone will deal with their pain differently, but the…

The Shalom Club celebrates Passover

David and Sandy Mednick officiate the Passover Seder.

Laurie Rosenbloom It was a Friday evening, April 23, and approximately 90 people celebrated Passover by participating in a Seder ceremony led by Sandy and David Mednick. The Mednicks did a fantastic job conducting the service. They encouraged participation and almost everyone read from the Haggadah creating a sense of pride and ownership. Mimi Birnel…

Artist of the Month

Nancy Stifter with Sherri’s Sunflowers

Thea Smith The PebbleCreek Art Club is pleased to announce that the Artist of the Month for June is Nancy Stifter. Nancy was born in Las Vegas into an Air Force family and lived in many states and the Panama Canal Zone while growing up. Even after getting married, the moving around lifestyle continued as…