Category: July 2024

From Trust to Bust: The Pig Butchering Playbook

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Pig butchering is a term that invokes horrendous images. In this case, however, it’s a term for a sinister scam that has become alarmingly prevalent in recent years. This scam, which originated in China during the pandemic, involves cybercriminals who “fatten up” their victims before slaughtering them, much like…

PCLGA and PCMGA Mixed It Up in May!

Carole Schumacher The PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) and PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) Mixer Tournament was held in May where the 18-hole ladies hosted the 18-hole men for a 2-day tournament with a 2-Best Ball format on May 7 at Tuscany Falls East, and a Scramble format on May 9 on Tuscany Falls West.…

LifeLong Learning – July 2024

Artists Connect Human, Natural Worlds Bill Nee Behold the universe through the eyes of a giant sequoia tree. In this month’s TED Talk, artist Ersin Han Ersin explores the invisible, but fundamental, links between the human and natural worlds. He shows the vast web of relationships that anchor an entire ecosystem. Ersin takes viewers into a giant sequoia tree, peering…

“B” Hiker Hits Another Milestone

Lynn Warren Stacey Miller, along with six fellow hikers, reached another milestone on a scenic hike in the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, just north of Cave Creek. This former ranch is now part of the Maricopa County Park System and is a prime example of high Sonoran Desert and incorporates both valley floor and…

Kare Bears’ Korner – July 2024

Happy 4th of July from Share Bears We’re all decked out in red, white, and blue and ready to celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July. Share Bears wishes everyone a safe and fun-filled day of friends and fireworks! Share Bears Bingo, sponsored by Kare Bears, is held on Fridays in the Eagle’s Nest…

Singles Group Enjoys Dinner and a Play

Kathy Smith The singles group went to dinner and a show at Arizona Broadway Theatre. The play was “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” This play won a Tony Award for Best Musical. The plot: On the eve of his possible execution, Lord Montague “Monty” Navarro, ninth Earl of Highhurst, while writing his memoirs,…

Activities Office Events

July 2024 Summer Dance Series With Thaddeus Rose—Beach Party USA—July 9 DJ Thaddeus Rose is back this summer with our summer dance series, and our July Dance is themed perfectly for the patriotic month with our Beach Party USA theme. Wear your favorite red, white, and blue, USA Beach-themed garb (no swimsuits please) while Thaddeus…

Mission Accomplished—It’s Off to Camp!

Kayrene Braden T.T.T. Chapter P’s mission is to send deserving 4th grade girls to summer camp for an experience they would not have otherwise. They will learn character–building and leadership skills, life lessons, and values to draw on in the future— in addition to having fun. It has been shown that 4th grade can be…

PCM9GA Odd/Even Tournament

Erv Stein The PebbleCreek Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) held an Odd/Even Tournament on May 23 at Tuscany Falls West. Seventy-two PCM9GA eager participants utilized the Odd/Even net scoring format where the score for each foursome was compiled based upon two team member net scores for even numbered holes and three team member net scores…