Category: Clubs & Classes

Gun Club aims for more pistol shooting days

Susan Knox Wilson Beginning this September, the PebbleCreek Gun Club has reserved space at the Joe Foss Shooting Complex every Friday for club members who shoot pistols or rifles. “Members who have been shooting with us for a while know having these extra days is a huge deal,” declared Jerry Younker, gun club president. “In…

PC Hiking Club Diary

Left to right: Lynn Warren, Julie Walmsley, Marilyn Reynolds, Diana Bedwell and Dave “Ausy” Ausman paused for a photo op after a 26-mile trek to iconic Machu Picchu.

Trekking to Machu Picchu Lynn Warren Although the hiking club frequently hikes outside the valley, Peru is a bit outside the normal range. On June 13, five PebbleCreek hikers left from three locations with the objective of meeting in Dallas to fly to Lima and Cusco, Peru, for a four-day, three-night classic Inca trek to…

Democratic Luncheon

Alisa Moore The June PC Democratic Women’s Luncheon was held at one of our favorite stomping grounds, Haymakers, where fun and camaraderie were shared, and we planned our next adventures, including attending the first Democratic candidate debates. For more information on the PC Dem Club, visit www.pcdemclub.org.

Travel International Club trips

Cindy Watty, president We are offering two river cruises (Egypt and Holland/Belgium) and one ocean cruise (Australia/Bali) to all residents, as well as friends and family, of PebbleCreek. Cruise the Nile in a manner once reserved for queens and pharaohs. For 12 adventure-filled days, experience Egypt and the Nile’s most wondrous sites in style and…

Don Watchman, wildcatter

Don Wachtman with his Mercedes.

In the vernacular, a wildcat oil man is one that on their own, bought mineral rights and drilled for oil. He worked mainly in Oklahoma and comes from an interesting background. His father was captured in the Battle of the Bulge but later escaped the Germans. When he made it back to Allied lines, he…

Ceramics Club Artist of the Month

Linda Galowitch

Van Hargreaves This month, the Ceramics Club of PebbleCreek (CCPC) celebrates Linda Galowitch. Originally from Chicago, Linda has been a long-term resident of the PebbleCreek community in addition to being an active member of the CCPC for 19 years. Along with many years of experience in the art of ceramics, Linda also poses a lifetime…

Water fitness class celebrates Fourth of July

Sue White Sue White, water fitness instructor, and several participants of her class celebrated the Fourth of July by dressing patriotically and waving flags. Sue had patriotic music for all to listen to that day while exercising in the water. Come join the outdoor class every day at 8:00 a.m. at the Tuscany Falls pool!

Republican Club holds “Watch Party”

Barb Guthier and Barbie Bennewate, who checked in members and guests, toasted our president. An American flag carrot cake was a special treat after dinner and during the president's announcement.

                            Liz Gibson It was a very exciting evening for the more than sixty-five PebbleCreek Republican Club members and guests, who were dressed in patriotic colors, as they watched President Trump announce his bid for re-election in 2020 at the “Watch Party”!…

Two PebbleCreek Hikers reach 2000 miles

Hikers (left to right): Ed, Eileen, Dave, Clare, Wayne, Diana, Pete (hike leader), "Ausy", Beverly, Marilyn and Lynn (photographer).

Pete Williams On May 27, Dave Schuldt and Wayne McKinney surpassed 2,000 miles hiked with the PebbleCreek Hiking Club. Both Dave and Wayne have been hiking with the club for only three years. Nine other hikers joined Dave and Wayne in celebrating their double milestone on a great and unusually cool day. The club was…