Category: Generals

Fall Art Show and Sale Coming in November!

Susan Skolnik Plans are well underway for what is shaping up to be an even bigger and more exciting event than last year’s show. The PebbleCreek Art Club and its talented members are busy creating beautiful works for this year’s show, which will be held on Nov. 5 in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. Live music…

Expressions Gallery Closed for 4th of July

Sherry Blatner Happy 4th of July everyone! And for our Canadian friends, I hope you enjoy Canada Day on July 1. Expressions Gallery will be closed on July 4. I’m sure you want to enhance your collection of red, white, and blue—so head to the Gallery and do some color-specific shopping. I’m not clairvoyant, but…

The Benefits of Mindful Meditation for Caregivers

Teri Sellers The PebbleCreek Alzheimer’s Support Group is available to all residents who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The group meets twice a month for a breakfast social and a support group meeting. Our goal is to provide support and information to families that are caring for a loved one with dementia.…

Military History: Women in War

Ross Dunfee Women have been participants in war since time began. In colonial days women used firearms to protect home, property, and loved ones. During the Revolution, Civil War, World Wars, and multiple other skirmishes, women often fought quietly alongside male comrades, but not as part of the uniformed services. During WWII able-bodied men were…

Unit Happenings

Unit 8 Ladies’ Lunch Thirteen ladies from Unit 8 enjoyed lunch at Eest Asian Bistro in May. If you live in Unit 8 and would like to attend our luncheons, please contact Jane Holdcroft at [email protected]. Unit 44’s Bocce Ball Blast Spike Razem The summer heat didn’t stop Unit 44 residents from getting together at the…

Kare Bears’ Korner

Kare Bears Service Stats Rayma Scalzo Listed below are some statistics on what services Kare Bears provided in the month of May. Amount of medical equipment loaned out: * 62 items Mileage driven to medically related appointments: * 2,369 miles Health & Wellness programs: * Hearing tests—15 We gladly accept donations to maintain these services…

LifeLong Learning at PebbleCreek

Oswald’s Technical Work Earns Volunteer Spotlight Pamela O’Shea Bob Oswald’s many technical contributions have earned him recognition as LifeLong Learning’s newest Volunteer Spotlight recipient. Oswald and his wife, Betty, moved to PebbleCreek in 2007, after doing “a number of things in life before moving here.” He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Cleveland…

Prayer Shawl Ministry at PebbleCreek Community Church

Jeanne Schimmelpfennig The Prayer Shawl Ministry started in 2014. After retiring, I was looking for God’s purpose and new direction in this phase of life. As I was doing my devotions one morning, I prayed about finding my purpose. I jotted down prayer shawls as a possibility. Within 30 minutes, a dear friend called and…

Activities Office Events

Diamondbacks July 4th Bus Trip; All-You-Can-Eat Seats—July 4, 2022 Celebrate your 4th of July with the D-backs as they take on division rival San Francisco Giants! The outing includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation and Diamond Level seats in All-You-Can-Eat Section 222. Update: Due to an issue with the roof, the Diamondbacks are not able to offer the…