David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “to properly execute a dink, stand just behind the non-volley zone line in a good ready position—well balanced, with your body weight over your feet and the knees slightly bent. Hold the paddle in front of your…
Category: July 2022
Generals, July 2022
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…
Front Page, July 2022
“B” Hikers Enjoy a Memorial Day Hike
Lynn Warren On a sunny but still comfortable Memorial Day, five “B” hikers completed an 8.5-mile hike/adventure on Daisy Mountain and surrounding terrain. Although the hikers have hiked this area numerous times, a new trailhead was chosen for the beginning of the hike; however, it wasn’t obvious from online maps that this trailhead was inside…
Generals, July 2022
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…
Generals, July 2022
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…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
News from the Shalom Club
Judy Freidman The Shalom Club is keeping very active this summer. Last month about 40 members boarded the boat for a Lake Pleasant cruise, which was hosted by Mark Frumkin. The included buffet dinner was catered by Dillon’s BBQ and was delicious. As we watched the sunset we were treated to the lunar eclipse with…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
Camera Club Photo of the Month
Lynn Warren Each month the Camera Club selects a picture as Photo of the Month and for July, chose club secretary John Mirro’s impressive picture of a neighbor’s Argentine Giant. This picture provides an excellent example of how John utilizes simple props, in this case, a tripod, black backdrop, and a little assistance from a…
Features, July 2022
Using Essential Oils for Our Fur Babies
JoAnne Gaudioso We love our cats and dogs. They’re part of the family, and we want them to be healthy. Many of us use essential oils as a natural way of supporting ourselves every day, so of course we want natural solutions for our fur babies as well! Remember, essential oils have not been specifically…
Sports, July 2022
PCM9GA Is Cruising into Summer
The PebbleCreek Men’s Nine Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) began to enjoy the thrill of the morning chill, as their tee-off time moved to 7:30 a.m. for the summer months. Two tournaments were held in May. Winners of the Summer Citizens Tournament included the front nine flight team, consisting of Bill Priebe, Fred Schwartz, Mickey Osterneck, and…
Sports, July 2022
Summer Pickleball Player Development Classes
Sharon Hadley Summer is upon us, and, as the PebbleCreek temperatures have started to heat up, and many of our members have “flown off” to cooler climates. But there are still many of our members (and residents) who remain. We do not have enough coaches in town throughout the summer to offer all the classes…