Grant me: Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. * The only…
Category: June 2025
June 2025, Generals
PebbleCreek Community Church Picnic Recap
On a spectacular Saturday afternoon in April, 61 members of PebbleCreek Community Church (PCCC) gathered at the Oasis Pool and Pavilion for our annual church picnic. The PCCC Fellowship Committee intentionally orchestrates various opportunities for the congregation to meet outside of regular worship services and nurture relationships with our friends and neighbors. In years past,…
June 2025, Features
April Birthday Luncheon
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…
June 2025, Features
Living Retired: Fashion Backwards
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…
June 2025, Features
In Passing – June 2025
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…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Singles Go to the Bar after a Taxing Day
Ellie Daly Six members of the PebbleCreek Singles Club did not withhold anything after spending a taxing day after all having filed their tax returns. They decided to stop whining about the day together and return to Old Chicago Pizza. They shared their stories of deductions and what you can deduct or not, or worse,…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Kentucky Derby at the Italian American Club
On May 3, the Italian American Club celebrated the 151st Kentucky Derby. The Derby winner was Sovereignty and Journalism took second place. Seven club members took home prize money by winning a raffle based on having correctly selected the horses for Win, Place, and Show. The Mint Juleps flowed, and the Southern picnic buffet was delicious! Before the…
June 2025, Sports
PCMGA Introduces Officers for the 2025-26 Season
Howie Tiger On April 3 at the Member-Member tournament annual meeting, the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) elected officers for the 2025-26 golfing season. They officially take office on June 1. Introducing our leaders: Joey Grande (President)—Joey was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. He earned his B.A. in Accounting and Finance at Baruch College…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Oh Baby!
Lisa Reichert On May 7, 11 enthusiastic members of the PebbleCreek Sewing Club gathered with a shared purpose: crafting comfort and care for newborns. In just one morning, the group completed 27 charming receiving blankets, which will be donated to Abrazo Hospital for distribution to families welcoming new babies. These sweet mitered-corner blankets featured cheerful…
June 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Improving Your Pre Shot and Shooting Routine Can Really Improve Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool A routine is a sequence of actions or steps that you do repeatedly when playing. When watching many professional men and women players you see a lot of strokes and also different pre shot routines. When I watch the top players I see that they try to repeat the same routine…