Category: August 2019

PC Dems join West Valley Dems to watch the candidate debates

Members of the PebbleCreek Democratic Club joined Democrats from across the West Valley to watch both nights of the first Democratic Candidate Debates. The event was held at the Harkins Theater, Estella (as well as at two other Harkins Theatres in the Phoenix area). About 100 folks attended each night and watched the ten candidates…

PCLGA plans Summer Sizzler Tournament Aug 13

Co-captains Sue White and Judi Floyd plan the Red Hot Sombrero Frolic.

Chris Duprey Plans are underway for this year’s Summer Sizzler Tournament, Red Hot Sombrero Frolic. Tournament co-chairs Sue White and Judi Floyd have been hard at work planning this fun event. The tournament will be held on Aug. 13 at Tuscany Falls-East. The game will be individual gross and net while hitting from the red…

News From Robson Reserve

Closeup shot of a woman in a nail salon receiving a manicure by a beautician at nail salon. Woman using a buffer for file nail. Shallow depth of field with focus on nailfile.

Amenities spotlight – beauty salon and barbershop Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek is now officially leasing to new residents! With six luxury senior apartments to choose from and the option of both assisted and independent living, Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek is the perfect fit for a variety of residents’ needs. It will also feature on-site amenities…

State Parties

Save the date for Colorado Party, March 2, 2020! Please save the date of Monday, March 2, 2020, for our fabulous Colorado Party! All with connections to Colorado are invited to celebrate our great Centennial State.We will be partying in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom that evening with the awesome band, Rhythm Edition. More details will…

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.

In Passing

Carolyn Shirley Colton Mrs. Carolyn Shirley Colton, age 83, died on June 8, 2019, in Goodyear, AZ. She was born on April 21, 1936 in San Diego, CA to Carroll and Shirley Chapman. Carolyn was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also belonged to the California Teachers Association and was voted…

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…