Lily (formerly Lillie) was surrendered to us by her owner on Feb. 14, 2025. Lily is a 12-year-old Maltese—and is just the cutest, tiniest girl—with a sad story that ends well. Lily’s original mom doted on Lily, but unfortunately, her mom had to be moved into a facility and was no longer able to care…
I was thrilled to learn that my picture book, I Love You More Than Candy Pops, is a finalist in the 37th Annual Awards for the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). As of the writing of this article, the winners are scheduled to be announced at an awards banquet in St. Paul, Minn., on May…
Sharon Sloane Many of us grew up with a pet of some sort: dog, cat, fish, gerbil, turtle, bird, bunny, or other critter that brought a smile and comfort. My first pet was a small turtle. I can still remember how its little nails felt scraping on my skin as it was trying to get…
For the second year in a row, Bob and Susan Franzone have been patiently watching a mother duck lay eggs right next to their pool. They’ve been eagerly waiting for the day the little ducklings hatch. Knowing that the incubation period was around 21 to 30 days, they were hoping for a Mother’s Day hatch.…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scams are an unfortunate reality in today’s connected world, and understanding their structure is key to staying safe. That’s why R.O.S.E. documented the “Anatomy of a Scam.” It’s an infographic that outlines the three core stages of most fraudulent schemes: initiating contact, creating a compelling reason to act, and…
Mark Handzel PebbleCreek residents Ken Hammer and Randi Handzel competed for the Southwest Vocal Alliance (SVA) in the 2025 Barbershop Harmony Society’s Far Western District Arizona Division Barbershop Choir Competition on May 3 at the Madison Center for the Performing Arts in Phoenix. The group performed “I See The Light” from Disney’s Tangled motion picture…
Kathy Smith Singles Club members enjoyed a great time celebrating nine people who had birthdays in April. Diana Tate always makes it a fun time treating us with a delicious homemade cake that has a special cake decoration that lights up, spins around, and plays the “Happy Birthday” song. We all enjoyed great laughs and…
Kieran Mullins Kieran Mullins, 87, a resident of PebbleCreek for 20 years, passed away peacefully on Aug. 15, 2024, with family by his side. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y., to Bessie and John Mullins. He attended Marist College and St. John’s University in New York and taught Science in Archbishop Molloy High School…
Gary Chalk I like to think I am a reasonably intelligent person. I figure I know a thing or two about the value of friendships, keeping my mind active, and looking after my health. But there is always a ‘BUT’… The one thing I haven’t got a friggin’ clue about is which way my ball…
David Zapatka Friend and pickleball player Natasha Thompson is a scuba and sunset enthusiast who writes, “loves me some sunsets. Do you know this one, “opacarophile?” Opacarophile—oh-pah-car-oh-fiel noun: an individual who cherishes sunsets, often seeking them out to enjoy the tranquil and colorful transition from day to night. This term reflects a deep affection for…