Category: June 2021

Christian Men’s Fellowship Renews Outreach at Food Shelf

Curt Zimmerman Outreach efforts were renewed recently by the Men’s Christian Fellowship of PebbleCreek, as volunteers traveled to St. Mary’s Food Bank in Surprise. COVID-19 restrictions on travel and indoor access to facilities has interrupted the annual outreach effort until recently. The contingent spent a busy and rewarding three hours sorting food items, packing food baskets,…

Just Folks Spring Fling II Celebration

Arlene Banfield With the theme of Grooving on a Sunday Afternoon, the Just Folks Spring Fling II program began with a beautiful rap by local artist, Mr. Brian Barnes, grandson of Clyde and Daisy Dowell. The lyrics highlighted our theme, infused with the Just Folks name in all the right places. Spring Fling II was…

Activities Upcoming Special Events Details and Descriptions

Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities & Communications Pine and Tonto Natural Bridge June 9 Travel to the small, quaint community of Pine. Begin by visiting the Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm where three varieties of lavender are grown using the water of the Pine Creek. Then continue to Tonto Natural Bridge where a picnic lunch…

Other Card Results

Euchre Club Mary Ann O’Brien The PebbleCreek Euchre players are happy to be able to finally get together to play euchre. We are meeting once again in the Palm Room in the Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse. We gather at 6:30 p.m., pay $1 toward prize money, and sign in. We are still wearing our masks, and…

Keep Up with Kare Bears Events and Services

Mark Pelletier The Kare Bears website at karebears.org is your convenient source for up-to-date information on Kare Bears services, presentations, and events. The site is updated continuously with the most current information. Kare Bears has been serving PebbleCreek for over 25 years, but with new folks moving here year by year, we realize that many…

Hole In One!

Sandra Nielson scores her first ace!

PCLGA’S Sandra Nielson Scores Her First Ace! Cindy Sota On April 25, golfing with her husband, Bob Burghdorf, and good friends, Michelle and Denis Cattin, a beautiful Arizona day was about to become very memorable for Sandra Nielson. Sandra teed off on the 17th hole, Par 3 of Tuscany Falls East, the yardage was 145…

Community Service and Patrol Activity Report

Patrol Dispatched Alarms All Other 1 Animal Rules Leash 2 Animals Lost and Found 5 Animals Misc. 1 Auto Accidents 2 Barking Dog 5 Bee Complaints 0 Cones Placed 3 Damage to Property 3 Dead Animal Pickup 24 Debris on Road 5 Disabled Vehicle 3 Disturbance 4 Dust Dirt Complaint 1 Escort Guest/Homeowner 8 Flag…

In Passing

Marlene Slagter Calder (Schaaf)

Marlene Slagter Calder (Schaaf) Marlene Calder, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Goodyear, Ariz. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, after a 9-month battle with lymphoma. Her family and friends surrounded her with love and prayers throughout her illness. Her last days were filled with love and grace—just as she lived her life.…

Unit Happenings

April happy hour

Unit 62A Happenings Toni Erickson In addition to the routine activities scheduled each month, we were able to enjoy our first monthly happy hour(s) since covid began. Janelle and Gary Watts opened up their beautiful home and outdoor setting to this event. Each household attending brought a food item to share and their own beverages. Over 40 people were…

Charity Fundraising Quilt

Linda Rowe and Carole Schumacher Have you ever wondered why the PebbleCreek Quilters Club (PCQC) makes a special charity fundraising quilt each year? The answer is easy. We use the funds to procure supplies for the charities we support. PCQC does a phenomenal amount of charity work for our local community. During the past 15…