Dana West The Women’s Giving Circle (TWGC) enjoyed a unique activity during our spring meeting. Led by Leanne Leonard, executive director of the Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank (AFFCB), we participated in an exercise aimed at illustrating the tough choices families with limited incomes face when budgeting. The scenarios presented varied situations, tasked with…
Vikki Constable, Tournament Director The Tennis Club had a busy second weekend in April with two events, signaling the end of the 2023-24 season for the membership. On April 13, “A Late Afternoon with Tennis and Camaraderie” theme greeted the membership at Tuscany Falls courts with mixed men and women assigned to courts, according to…
Jim Brown The PebbleCreek Woodcarvers Club is pleased to announce our 2024 Carver of the Year, Larry Matney. Larry has been a club member since 2017. In addition to being an accomplished woodcarver, qualifications for carver of the year are to be a member in good standing and to have contributed to the club. Larry…
Rick Savage, TAG Co-Lead In April 2021, the Board of Directors of the PebbleCreek Golf Resort Homeowners Association assembled a Transition Advisory Group (the “TAG”) to identify and analyze what will be necessary for a successful transition from Developer control. The TAG is tasked with putting together a plan with action items and timing, and…
Kathy Sinnott, PhD As I write this, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page, 54 is the number of total law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty since 2024 began. So, what is 54? It’s far too many of our nation’s heroes who sacrificed for our freedom and safety. And, as summer knocks…
PebbleCreek Singers Elects New Officers New officers of the PebbleCreek Singers take over the helm effective July 1: President Margy Eroh, Vice President Kirk Brown, Treasurer Roxie Forrest, Secretary Nancy Gustafson, Immediate Past President John Husk, and Director Jerry Drake. The years fly by quickly and the past board achieved many goals during the past…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Many players contact me wanting to improve their games, after having struggled with their games for years. With all of the game improvement books and videos out there it is no wonder that so few players discover the way to truly improve their games. Most players are very surprised at how…
Ken Whitney Three special events occupied the PebbleCreek Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) in April. Kicking off the month was a mixer between the Men’s and Lady’s Nine Holers with a “Ken and Barbie Golf Party” theme on April 11. The golf format was a scramble on the Tuscany Falls West course, with two from…
Art Club Features Pastel and Charcoal Artists Emily Grotta Each summer, the PebbleCreek Art Club features works in various mediums, thus displaying works by several artists for residents and visitors to enjoy. This year, both pastel and charcoal drawings and paintings will be displayed. Pastels are color pigments kept together with a binder. Manufactured since…
Maureen Strachan Donna Wisnoski began her sewing journey 30 years ago when she moved from Appleton, Wis., to PebbleCreek. She always collected and decorated her home with antiques. Donna had a desire to learn to quilt in retirement. Her interest in antiquing naturally led her to learn the history of quilting. She began collecting quilt…