Category: July 2016

Bruce Petrarca earns “Master Model Railroader” title

Bruce Petrarca, MMR

Mark Pelletier PebbleCreek Model Railroad Club member and President Bruce Petrarca has earned the title of Master Model Railroader (MMR) as designated by the National Model Railroad Association’s Achievement Program. Bruce is the 574th person to achieve this status in the 55 years since the program began. The process to achieve the MMR is somewhat…

Costumes and cannon fire color Armed Forces Day

Arizona Sons of the American Revolution led in PebbleCreek by homeowner Matt Scott (first from left) gather around a cannon owned by PebbleCreek resident Todd Smith (front), after PebbleCreek’s commemoration of Armed Forces Day.

Pat Ingalls A costumed color guard, a tee shirt toss and a cannon boom punctuated PebbleCreek’s commemoration of Armed Forces Day. About 100 people gathered at Armed Forces Plaza at Eagle’s Nest May 20 at 8:30 a.m. to demonstrate their appreciation for all who serve their country in the military. Activities Office staff planned the…

Are you tired of being sick and tired?

Are you drinking more and enjoying it less? Does it seem like you are more impatient with your spouse and others? Are loved ones telling you that you “seem to change” after you’ve been drinking. Have you taken a fall and been injured after a few “friendly” cocktails? Do you go around telling your doctor…

Flair, Friendship, Fun

Flair Friendship Fun Social Club enjoyed an afternoon luncheon at the Angry Crab.

George Warden A newly formed club, Flair Friendship Fun Social Club in PebbleCreek, enjoyed one of their monthly events, an afternoon luncheon at the newly opened Angry Crab restaurant in Goodyear. The club has monthly social events throughout the community. All of our members are active seniors that enjoy many different activities. Some of the…

Spring Fling with Le Cercle Français

Rex Lambert surprised Le Cercle Francais by playing trumpet while they sang a French version of Auld Lang Syne.

Betsy Crosson Le Cercle Français had their May meeting at the home of Rex and Shirley Lambert. As always, it was a special afternoon for French conversation and members were delighted to try a French cocktail called a “Kir.” This is a popular cocktail made with a black current liqueur called cassis and white wine…

New ticket system for PC Players

Jon Lindstrom Kudos go to our performing group, the PebbleCreek Players, for bringing their ticketing system into the twenty-first century. They are in the final stages of implementing a system where PebbleCreek residents can not only purchase tickets using credit cards, but can do so conveniently online over the Internet. Working with a company called…

Brain healthy food for Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients

Rayma Scalzo If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, you are invited to attend our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group on Saturday, July 16 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kim Vitellaro-Rendler, BCHN, will be discussing brain healthy choices, supplements, foods that are easy to make into finger foods and tips on stimulating an appetite.…