Category: Clubs & Classes

Irish American Club Surpasses the $100,000 Mark in Charitable Giving

Amy Volstromer Because of you and our sponsors, six Millennium High School seniors received $2,000 each from our successful 13th Annual Irish American Charity Golf Tournament. The college scholarship program has grown over the years. Since 2018, 28 scholarships have been granted to Millennium High School students totaling $34,000. This year’s recipients are Vivian Tran (ASU…

Relaxing Aperitivi Hosted by PCIAC Members

Melissa D’Onofrio On April 21, three PebbleCreek Italian American Club (PCIAC) couples hosted Aperitivi at their homes during early sunset hours on a beautiful, crystal clear, cool evening. The Aperitivo was born in Italy at the end of the 18th Century and quickly became a social phenomenon as a way to end the work day…

PebbleCreek Art Club News

Susan Skolnik The PebbleCreek Art Club has had an active spring season, culminating in a pool party and potluck dinner, held at the Oasis Pool on April 14. Attendance was at an all-time high, and everyone enjoyed the games, food, and conversation. Several members traveled to Vulture Mine near Wickenburg to participate in an event…

PebbleCreek Car Club News

Linda Babcock PebbleCreek Car Club members have participated in a few activities this spring. They attended the Mecum Auto Auction on March 17, and the VFW Car Show on March 26. In addition, several showed their classic cars at the first car show hosted by the Robson Reserve on April 14. May shows in which…

A Tribute to “Mr. Pickleball,” Art House

Jules Cardinale On Saturday morning, May 7, many of our long-time pickleball players congregated at the courts to start a golf cart parade to honor Art House for all his contributions, and headed to Art and Linda Sue’s home to surprise him. The pickleball players offered him a framed group picture that honors his teachings,…

PebbleCreek Quilters Announce 2022 Academy Graduates

Carole Schumacher PebbleCreek Quilters strive to promote fellowship among quilters and inspire and share knowledge with each other. This sanctioned PebbleCreek club began more than 25 years ago, and records reflect that in February 1996, club members held a “Basics of Quilting” class to teach beginners basic quilting techniques. Fast forward to 2022 and we…

PCGS News—You Are Invited to Participate!

Denise Beeson PebbleCreek Genealogy Society (PCGS) had two field trips in April. The group visited the West Valley Genealogy Center & Library, an affiliate of the FamilySearch.org locations. Thank you to Barb Downey, carpool drivers, and those members who attended! The Beginning Genealogy special interest group (SIG) was well represented. On April 30, a group…

Summer Fun with the PebbleCreek Ping Pong Club

Judy Freidman Getting too hot for pickleball? Why not try a fun game of ping pong in the air conditioned Eagle’s Nest Ballroom? We are looking for a few players with some experience playing doubles ping pong to help us through the summer months to cover vacations and illnesses. Come join us every Monday night…

PC Hiking Club

Estrella Foothills Pirate Area Trails Hike On May 3, the PC Hiking Club trekked through the Estrella Foothills Pirate Area trails and took a breather at Brethren Court. This rest stop is at the junction of Doubloon, Rum Runner, and Black Jack trails. It’s another great hiking area close to PebbleCreek! During hot weather, the club…

Billiard Club

Weekly Recap Here’s the weekly 8-Ball League recap as of April 26. The Breakers rank first. Beeson’s Bankers rank second, The Magicians rank third, and the Banger Boys rank fourth. The top three game-winning players are Blair Dreyfus, Al Vence, and Harold Erker. Billiard Club April Tournament Winners Johnny Henson The Tuesday 8 a.m. 8-Ball…