Category: June 2017

John Ward hole in one at April Bunker Boys Outing

John Ward presented Bunker Boys hole-in-one plaque by Bob Cowan; front row, Bob Cowan, John Ward; back row, Bob Hartsman, Bob Garner, Ken Laychak

Most golfers dream of experiencing the incredible flow of adrenaline when the most improbable event sometimes happens which is the exceedingly rare hole-in-one achievement. Kudos and congratulations to John Ward of the PebbleCreek Bunker Boys Golf Group for his remarkable hole-in-one achievement at the recent April 18 Bunker Boys outing at about 11:44 a.m. at…

Jeff Buda – musician of the month

Jeff Buda at his PebbleCreek home with his saxophone

Norma Whitley Jeffrey Joseph Buda (Jeff) was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. He began private clarinet lessons, which were provided by his grandparents, at the age of seven years old. He is still grateful to this day for having the opportunity to play an instrument and learn to read music. As a young man, Jeff…

PebbleCreek Quilters

Karen Bogadi The PebbleCreek Quilters hosted their annual spring luncheon on April 17 in the Tuscany Ballroom. Eighty members and guests attended. Wendy Gilbert was the featured speaker. She gave a talk on working for Eleanor Burns at Quilt in a Day and then marketing her own patterns.

PCLGA members play at Corta Bella Golf Club

Front, left to right: Sue Abercrombie, Cheryl Skummer, Cindy Sota, Carolyn Suttles, Ann Page, Elaine Carlson, Jane Hee, Barbara Younker; back: Sally Babbitt, Donnie Meyers, Claudia Tiger, Patricia Sabourin; absent: Linda Thompson, Carol Sanders

Lynn Matousek The 2017 golf season has begun for the Central District Golf Association with its first tournament at Corta Bella Golf Club in Sun City West, Arizona on April 24, 2017. The PCLGA was well represented with the following pairings: Cheryl Skummer and Cindy Sota; Sally Babbitt and Sue Abercrombie; Donnie Meyers and Ann…

Pet of the Month

Lincoln

S.J. Chism Hi there! My name is Lincoln and I am currently five months old. My mom and dad were Ori Peis so I guess that makes me an Ori Pei, too. I love to play with whomever or whatever will play with me—even cats! My mom and dad say I’m real smart, sometimes too…

Shofar blowers wanted for Jewish High Holidays

Brenda Hyman Attention all attendees! We are actively looking for a shofar blower! Do you have strong lungs? Have you always wanted to blow your horn? Have you always wanted to usher in the New Year? Or would you just like to try? We need another shofar blower in addition to Melissa Kallett. Please contact…

PC Hiking Club Diary

Pete Williams The PebbleCreek Hiking Club held its annual spring potluck picnic at Sunrise Park on April 20. Over 60 members of the club attended and feasted on outstanding dishes made by fellow hikers. The weather cooperated and was very pleasant this year. Our regular season of hikes concluded May 5. While there are a…

Unit 61 residents christen Oasis Pool Complex

Kathy Gorchesky Unit 61 and friends celebrated Cinco de Mayo by welcoming a food truck to our streets. The details were perfectly handled by Pat Hacker and her hard working committee. The afternoon started with chips and salsa. Different Smokes BBQ brought the food truck and prepared delicious barbecue foods for 90. Preorders were obtained…

Unit Happenings

Unit 51 Ladies Luncheon Carol Adkins Although many of our Canadian and snowbird friends and neighbors have already left for the summer, fifteen Unit 51 ladies met at Royal Jasmine for the last luncheon of the 2017 winter/spring season. Thanks to our hostesses Wendy Frumkin and Patti McEnerney for making the arrangements. Our luncheons will…