Category: 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…

Relishing Pickleball: The Dink

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…