The PebbleCreek salesperson of the month for May 2026 is Cindy Christian.
Category: Features
Features, July 2026
Embarrassment Is Always the Number One Answer
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Whenever we speak to a group, we sometimes ask those gathered the main reason why people do not report being the victim of a financial crime. In nearly 100 presentations over the past three years, the number one reason has always been the same: embarrassment. In a country where…
Features, July 2026
One Hit Wonders: “Jennie Lee”—Jan & Arnie (1958)
Robert Hover Jan Berry and Arnie Ginsburg were members of the Barons, an informal all-male club based at University High School in L.A.—the same school that Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys, ace-drummer Sandy Nelson of “Teen Beat” fame, and future producer and record label owner Phil Spector attended. One night, just for fun, the…
Features, July 2026
Word of the Month: Pizookie
David Zapatka Reader Kim Park wrote, “Recently at the Chop, Block and Brew restaurant, my server offered a pizookie for dessert. This word is a portmanteau, the very word you wrote about in the April issue. It is ‘pizza’ and ‘cookie’ put together to form one word, pizookie. I learned it originated at BJ’s Chicago…
Features, July 2026
PebbleCreek Resident Started Innovative Art Class at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
Karen Curtis I have been very lucky to be a resident of PebbleCreek for the past five years. It is an amazing, vibrant, sharing community. I would like to share my wonderful experience with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley of Arizona. I graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts.…
Features, July 2026
In Passing – July 2026
Marc Owen Olson Marc Owen Olson, 69, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 29, 1957, Marc lived life with enthusiasm, generosity, and a deep love for his family. He spent many years working in agriculture, building a…
Features, July 2026
2 Your Health: The Power of Diaphragmatic Breathing: Why the Way You Breathe Matters
AzOPT.net Is There a “Wrong” Way to Breathe? The way you breathe affects much more than just your lungs. Proper breathing mechanics play an important role in core strength, spinal support, posture, pelvic floor function, and overall movement efficiency. Whether you’re dealing with back pain, recovering from an injury, exercising regularly, or simply looking to…
July 2026, Features
Dave Kiesling Completes a New Milestone
Stephen Nathan PebbleCreek resident Dave Kiesling completed a hiking milestone on May 11, 2026. He hiked a cumulative 14,000 miles on that date since Jan. 1, 2016. Dave has hiked alone because he prefers solitude. He likes to take pictures and hikes at his own pace. He has hiked national parks, national monuments, state parks,…
Features, July 2026
America 250
Kathleen Ripley Leo We are a people in a bright shining land, where enlightened love blooms in every corner of our hearts. We look to our mountains for insight. deep gorges, wind-swept plains, lakes, our salt caverns, murmuring oil reserves, these are miracles we give thanks for. We count each leaf in our forests, every…
Features, July 2026
Pet of the Month – July 2026
Pet of the Month Submissions Welcome! Would you like your pet featured as Pet of the Month in the PebbleCreek Post? Please send any Pet of the Month submissions directly to mklinka@gmail.com. Rescue of the Month: Tyrone Is So Thankful! Mary O’Neill, President, The Pet Companions Club Tyrone was rescued on Feb. 2. He had…