Category: August 2019

Putters celebrate Independence Day

Pat Milich If you happen to overhear someone with a distinct Scottish accent singing I’m Proud To Be An American, it’s a good bet that PebbleCreek’s newest American Citizen Tony Ryan is somewhere near. This popular patriotic song is very dear to Tony because on July 4, he became a citizen of the United States…

Art Club announces new fall classes

Charlene Romanos Opportunities abound for artists wishing to explore new medias as well as improve their current media interests. PebbleCreek Art Club has some fantastic class offerings for the fall and invite PC community artists to sign up when classes open for registration on the club website. Listed below are just a few of the…

Bridge Results

Left to right: Pat Smith, Tiffany Peek (Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s), Georgia Jacka, Judy Brown, Kathy Bergman, Sue Woodard and Larry Monroe. Not pictured: Kate Tracy. All our directors at our club.

  PebbleCreek Sanctioned Bridge Kathy Bergman We are all aware of how important Alzheimer’s research is as we age. The American Contract Bridge League has raised more than $4.7 million over the past few years for the care, support and research efforts of this disease. Bridge clubs all across the country hold tournaments, teach lessons…

A dab of paint, a splash of wine – its art!

Assistant Event Coordinator Sabrina Minney (left) and Event Coordinator Crystal Thomas pose with the painting created for the July Paint and Wine event.

Susan Knox Wilson With a paintbrush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, 17 women merrily set about creating their own masterpiece at PebbleCreek’s very first Paint and Wine night held on July 1. The event, one of three Paint and Wine nights this summer, was conceived by PebbleCreek’s Banquets and…

Customers now have more options at Phoenix Sky Harbor

David J. Ramirez, Public Information Officer Your travel options keep increasing at “America’s Friendliest Airport®,” Sky Harbor International. American Airlines recently announced that it is adding seasonal nonstop service between Phoenix and New Orleans, LA; Wichita, KS and Cedar Rapids, IA. A daily flight to each destination is scheduled to begin Dec. 18. The New…

PC Men’s 3.0 tennis team

Norma Whitley As part of the West Valley Men’s Tennis League, the PebbleCreek Men’s 3.0 tennis team, sponsored by Ed Elliott, enjoyed a successful 2018-19 season. Front row: Drew Smith, Dave Welsh, Randy Welsh and Dennis Daniels. Back row: Steve Farley, John Russell, Dennis Whitley, Aqui Jackson and Doug Stansfield.

Bocce updates

Left to right: Jerry Oaks, Jeff Young, Chris Mucha, Trevor Ballinger and Keith Paffafiume. Not shown: Garrett Siegers, Dan Zeh, Bill Schroeder and Dave Willison.

Carolyn Rota, PR In order to help you plan for next year’s play, we are providing you with the following information. 2019 Fall League Early registration: Turn in the filled-out Forms & Waivers to Angela Petter, Registrar, 623-215-3146, by Aug. 30 . Regular registration: Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 3 and 4 at the Eagle’s Nest…

Unit Happenings

Unit 5 Maggi Maas On July 9, 16 intrepid “full-timers” from unit 5 met for lunch at B.J.s restaurant in Peoria. Because of the extensive menu, everyone found something to their liking and really enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with their neighbors. We look forward to more get-togethers later in the year, when more…

Bocce news

Even the Wednesday day team, M-T Nesters, took the time to send this important bocce announcement.

Carolyn Rota, PR Let’s see what is new in the world of bocce. Well, not much. It’s hot, the snowbirds flew the courts, and those who stayed flock to the pools. However, there are some hardy players who manage to make it to the courts at night and toss a few balls. So, here are…