Category: July 2024

Lady Niner Golfing News

Pat Jensen The month of June brings a new leadership team to the league. They are excited and ready to continue providing fun and challenging weekly games. The group grew by 98 new members this past year, so our total number of members is almost 400. It takes many volunteers to manage the weekly tasks. Here…

Corvette of the Month

Stephen Banet This gorgeous Arctic White 2019 Corvette Stingray convertible is proudly owned by Corvette club members Len Sankiewicz and Karen Olafson. The car was purchased on New Year’s Eve. What a great way to end the year! This Vette is Len’s third Corvette, as he previously owned 1960 and 1975 Corvette models. Karen and…

Sewing Club Workshop

Cathy Howell On the first Wednesday of the month, the PebbleCreek Sewing Club (PCSC) tries to have a skills class or charity workshop. On June 5, we spent a few hours cutting fabric for a community service project. The Women’s Giving Circle organization had asked for help cutting donated fabric, which is used to make…

Bridge Results

Monday Non-Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Kevin McManus This group plays at 12:15 p.m. in the Palm Room at Eagle’s Nest. It is a social game providing a friendly afternoon of bridge. We welcome new players. There are sign-up sheets in the blue bridge binder on the bookshelves across from the Pro Shop in Eagle’s Nest. You…

News from the Sky: Phoenix Sky Harbor Recognizes Leadership Through Sustainability

Future friendly America’s Friendliest Airport® recently launched the Green Business Partner Program, showcasing and recognizing airport businesses and partners that incorporate sustainability into their daily operations. Blanco Tacos & Tequila, Paradies Lagardère, and Southwest Airlines were among the first businesses to be certified and recognized for their achievements in environmental and social stewardship. These airport…

Genealogy Club News

Vicky Ferraresi On July 8, members of the PebbleCreek Genealogy Club (PCGC) will travel to the Mesa Arizona Family Search Center for a tour with time to do individual research. We are looking forward to using their resources for our research. To learn more about the center, see mesatemple.org/family-search-library. There is no meeting in August,…

In Passing – July 2024

Ned B. Grover Ned was born in Highland Park, Mich., on Friday, Sept. 13, 1935, to Florence and Sidney Grover. He graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit, Mich., and attended Wayne State University as an undergrad. In 1958, Ned graduated from Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Ill., with degrees of Bachelor of Science…

Relishing Pickleball: The 4th Shot

David Zapatka We have learned the importance of the 3rd shot drop and that the receiving team has the initial advantage in the rally. The question now becomes, what does the receiving team need to do to maintain their advantage? Court positioning is vital as you prepare for the 4th shot. Only the player receiving…