Category: Features

Word of the Month: Capo

David Zapatka While listening to the Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks tune, “I Have a Capo on my Brain,” last night, I thought, how could a “capo” be on a brain, and secondly, haven’t I heard this word used in another context? The movie The Godfather came to mind. This sparked research into this word.…

Surprise Birthday Party!

A surprise birthday party for Jane DeLosAngeles was held on May 2 at the home of Kathy Nemeth, a PebbleCreek resident. Her friends did a fabulous job of keeping the party a secret! The theme for the party was a wonderful ice cream social with four different ice cream choices and all of the toppings.…

Pet of the Month: Thunder

Hi! My name is Thunder, and I am a Border Collie mix. My parents, Lori and Doug Adair, rescued me as a puppy in 2009 after my sisters and I were abandoned. A herding dog by instinct, you will find me rounding up my family and literally at my mommy’s heels most of the day.…

Kenny Kurtz Celebrates His 80th Birthday!

Cynthia Schwartz Surrounded by more than 100 well-wishers, Kenny Kurtz celebrated his 80th birthday at a dinner/dance in the Chianti Room. Cheryl Cooke, Kenny’s daughter, arranged a surprise party and invited his family, neighbors, friends, members of his church, and PebbleCreek softball players. The crowd swarmed around Kenny when he entered the room and showered…

Unit Happenings

Unit 34 Ladies’ Luncheon Thanks to Viki Constable for planning our April Ladies Luncheon at the Vic Bar and Restaurant. There is nothing better than getting together with neighbors. The lunch featured fabulous food and incredible ambiance. Even better, The Vic features a beautiful and a magnificent indoor/outdoor setting against panoramic views of mountains and…

PebbleCreek RVer and Pilot Turns 90

Ted Blaine On May 4, 22 former and current RVers were hosted by Cher and Mike Zeman of 164th Drive. We each added the toppings that we wanted on our individual sized pizza crusts. Then master pizza chef Mike cooked those pizzas two at a time in his new patio pizza oven. They only take…

In Passing

Janice “Jan” Hilliker Fowler With heavy hearts, we are letting Jan’s many loved ones know that Jan passed away on April 8, 2022, at her home in Goodyear, Ariz. She so dearly loved her family. Her three children, Chuck, Dianne, and John, have all been able to be together with Aubrey in Arizona to share…