Category: August 2021

Getting Back to Normal

Jeff Wilson Things are finally getting back to normal for the Pottery/Sculpture Club. The room is beginning to fill with clay enthusiasts. Equipment that has sat idle for more than a year is once again being put to good use, for example, the potter’s wheels. The Pottery/Sculpture Club offers a variety of classes monthly. Classes are…

Jean Fox and Tennis in the ’90s: Part 2

Donna Gillen Back in 1998, there were men’s and women’s tennis groups. Many of these fine players are still actively playing today. The groups back then were not as formal as they are today. There were no computers, just the log book and fun play. The original tournament court with stadium seating was located where…

PebbleCreek Art Club June Info

Susan Skolnik Although the PebbleCreek Art Club is not meeting during the summer months, members are staying active with a variety of classes and activities. A creative doodling class, taught by Diana Horton-Smith, produced the intricate works by participants. This is just one of many classes and workshops offered by the club. On June 9,…

Upcoming Featured Events

Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications Mini-Film Festival: 2021 Cinema Society Summer Series Aug. 12 and 13 Leonard Maltin’s Classic Favorites: Hitchcock Edition—Andy’s many years in the movie business gave him the opportunity to befriend some pretty spectacular people, one of those is the incredible film critic and TV personality, Leonard Maltin! Andy has…

Christmas in July

Ardell Roberts The Ceramics Club celebrates a yearly tradition, Christmas in July. From the fun and whimsical to the decorative and practical, you can delight in our Christmas display for you, friends, and family. Stop by and check out our window and don’t forget to come into the classroom to see even more Christmas and…

Patrol Report

Patrol Dispatched         Alarms All Other        15 All Facilities Locked at Night        31 All Facilities Unlocked AM        31 Animal Rules Leash        1 Animals Lost and Found        4 Animals Misc.        7 Auto Accidents        0 Barking Dog        0 Bee Complaints        0 Building Check        7 Damage to Property        2 Dead Animal Pickup        18 Debris on Road        13 Disabled Vehicle        4 Disturbance        1 Dust Dirt Complaint        2 Escort Guest/Homeowner        2 Flag and Sign Violations        13 Flat Tire Assistance        1…

Happy Zumba Ladies

Pat Biancardi Patriotic music was added to the Zumba playlist of instructor Laurie Gallison in order to celebrate the holiday. Laurie teaches the Monday and Friday Zumba class and has a loyal following of happy Zumba ladies. Come join us!

Relishing Pickleball

David Zapatka Reader Liz Houser writes, “I just moved to SaddleBrooke in April and learned to play pickleball in early May thanks to my enthusiastic neighbor Shawne. I just read your article about Common mistakes numbers 11 and 12, I found them to be very helpful. Would you be so kind as to send me…

PebbleCreek Live On Stage

The Passing of Bruce Birnel Jeff Buda, Director of the PebbleCreek Big Band On June 22, family and friends said their goodbyes to Bruce Birnel. The service was held at The Sinai Mortuary in Phoenix with burial at Beth Israel Cemetery. He now lies next to the love of his life, Mimi, who passed away only…

Fall Wii Bowling Season

Melissa Kallett The fall season of Wii Bowling is set to return. Registration begins Aug. 16 and runs through Aug. 31 at the Eagle’s Nest Activities Office. Due to its popularity, we recently purchased additional Nintendo Wii systems and relocated our league play to the larger Tuscany Falls Ballroom. That said, if registration exceeds our…