Jim Padgitt PebbleCreek Billiard Club members completed Early Spring competition in challenging eight-week 8-Ball and 10-Ball tournaments played in a demanding round-robin format. Former Coloradan Harold Erker earned the 8-Ball Grand Championship title by winning 41 games and a total of 47 points (one point for each game won, plus 3-point bonus for each weekly…
Category: June 2025
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Corvette of the Month
Stephen Banet This month’s Corvette of the Month belongs to Dominic and Kristin Catania. This 2022 Stingray convertible is in torch red with an exotic exhaust system, high wing spoiler, and very custom bronze wheels. In 1983 Dom’s father purchased a 1963 split window coupe and that ignited a lifelong passion for the car. Dom…
June 2025, Generals
A Problem of Alcoholism in a Relative or Friend?
Al-Anon has a weekly meeting in PebbleCreek. If you are concerned about a relative or friend who appears to be suffering from alcoholism, you are welcome to join us. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common…
June 2025, Front Page
AZ Flats Successfully Complete the Metric Century Bicycle Ride!
It was a beautiful sunny day at 7 a.m. on April 6 when the PebbleCreek (PC) bicyclists Arizona Flats started their 62-mile Metric Century and 31-mile Half Metric Century bicycle rides. This year we were again blessed to have photographer Phil Carlson show up early (6:45 a.m.) to capture this great event of 55+ folks…
June 2025, Features
Word of the Month: Opacarophile
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…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Irish American Club Supports High School Students
The PebbleCreek Irish American Club (PCIAC) awarded 14 scholarships to deserving high school students! For two blue sky days in March, the PebbleCreek Irish American Club (PCIAC) hosted the 2025 Charitable Golf Tournament with 172 golfers and 60 putters decked out in their finest Irish green shirts, skorts, socks, and head gear. All this was…
June 2025, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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Sports, June 2025
Summer Shrinkage
Pat Jensen As our official PebbleCreek Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCL9GA) season comes to an end, we say good-bye to all the snowbirds in our group at our last event, the Spring Fling. We continue to play golf throughout the summer but with a much smaller number of players. All of our volunteers who have…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Results
Monday Non-Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Kevin McManus This group plays at 12:15 p.m. in the Palm Room at Eagle’s Nest. It is a social game providing a friendly afternoon of bridge. We welcome new players. There are sign-up sheets in the blue bridge binder on the bookshelves across from the Pro Shop in Eagle’s Nest. You…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Republican Club Hosts Two State Leaders
Patricia Moore On May 1, the PebbleCreek Republican Club first welcomed Goodyear Councilman Brannon Hampton, who explained the upcoming Special Election and how each of the six proposals affect the City Charter. He stated that these amendments primarily clarify administrative responsibilities. Answering questions were Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Wally Campbell, and council members Laura…