Category: June 2021

Ceramics Club News

Ardell Roberts Let your imagination run wild! You can create a one-of-a-kind item using your inner thoughts and ideas. When you join the Ceramic Club, you not only create beautiful things, you gain friendships. Come give us a look-see in the Creative Arts Building Gecko Classroom. We are fortunate to have two fabulous and talented…

In-Person Luncheons Resume for PebbleCreek Dem Women

Ladies from the PebbleCreek Democratic Club gather after their May luncheon.

Alisa Moore After months of Zoom gatherings, the in-person PebbleCreek Democratic Club women’s luncheons have resumed, and we are all so very glad to see each other! Held outside at the Eagle’s Nest restaurant, the May lunch brought together more than 20 members. The club regularly shares monthly men’s breakfasts, women’s luncheons, and weekly Saturday…

Featured Artist Pam Marshall

Karla Heinz When Pam Marshall and her husband, Jerry, toured PebbleCreek in search of their future retirement home, she was in awe of the beauty and color of the fused glass pieces she saw in the gallery windows. She told herself she wanted to do that someday. In 2014, they took the plunge and left the cold,…

Word of the Month: Enough

David Zapatka Have you had enough? How much is enough? Enough of what? Enough stuff? Enough politics? Enough religion? Enough of some person? Enough of some activity? What does enough really mean? Reader and sister, Judy Haberstroh, says, “I came across this excerpt and thought the word ‘enough’ may be a good one for your…

PCM9GA April Recap

Sam Ellis, Bob Gunn, and Michael Bunn get ready to tee it off at the 2 Low Net Tourney.

Mark Eichkorn April provided the 9 Holers with another beautiful month to tee it off and compete. The group had several fun team events. First, the 2/3/4 Team Tourney. This consisted of the two low nets scores on the first hole, three low nets scores on hole two, four low nets on hole three, repeating for…

Republican Club Hosts Guest Speaker Dr. Kelli Ward

Dr. Kelli Ward, Republican Party of Arizona chairwoman, and Lola Jorgensen, PCRC member

Sue Harrison On April 17, the PebbleCreek Republican Club held a membership meeting at the Bullard Wash Amphitheater. Over 100 members attended to hear Dr. Kelli Ward, Republican Party of Arizona chairwoman, address the crowd. The meeting was called to order by club president, Sue Harrison. Membership chair, Linda Kesselman, led the club prayer, followed…

Tennis Club Holds Date Night

Donna Gillen On April 25, 21 players got together to play tennis for the PebbleCreek Tennis Club’s second date night of the year. It was a windy and unseasonably warm afternoon, and the tennis rackets were on fire with ace serves, fierce backspin returns, and lots of cross court action. However, the best part of the…

Bocce News: Spring League

Carolyn Rota The spring bocce leagues began on March 30 and ended on May 21. These last two years, to say the least, were a challenge. But because of the cooperation of all you dedicated bocce players, and the tremendous work by the bocce board keeping everyone safe, we made it. Everyone deserves big congratulations.…

Alzheimer’s—The Longest Day

Teri Sellers The PebbleCreek Alzheimer’s Support Group is available to all residents who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or any related dementia. The group meets twice a month. For more information or to join the group, please contact me. The Longest Day is the day with the most light. The Alzheimer’s Association chose…

PCMGA Conducts Ryder Cup Style Matchplay Tourney

PCMGA Matchplay Tourney Organization Team (left to right): Clint Hull, Steve Straley, and Ken Schumacher

Howie Tiger On April 21, 22, and 23, the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) held a matchplay tournament styled after the Ryder Cup. Instead of USA vs. Europe, it pitted Team Eagle’s Nest against Team Tuscany Falls (not based on where players lived). Each team was represented by 90 players. Originally, the PCMGA Member-Guest Tourney was scheduled…