Emily Grotta Once again, PebbleCreek’s talented artists are hard at work planning for the Fall Art Show, which will be held in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Not only is it an opportunity to see and purchase original artwork by neighbors and friends, but attendees will also enjoy…
Bill Nee TED Talk presenter and neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret shares her studies showing that adult brains create new nerve cells in the hippocampus, a brain area involved in memory and mood, under certain conditions. Thuret says that even older adults can grow new neurons. She offers research and practical advice on how to help one’s brain…
Edna DeFord As part of a June worship service, the PebbleCreek Community Church welcomed Dr. Anthony W. Allen, vice president of advancement at Arizona Christian University (ACU), as a speaker for Moments for Missions. During the worship service, Edna DeFord, missions committee chairperson, and John Aycock, missions committee member, presented Dr. Allen with a $5,000…
Gloria Kornbluth The High Holiday Services will once again be led by Rabbi David Meyer. Rosh Hashanah, with a Kiddush luncheon following the service, is on Sept. 16, Kol Nidre is on Sept. 24, and Yom Kippur service is on Sept. 25. Services are open to all residents of PebbleCreek. The cost for all three services,…
Sherry Blatner Out of the mouths of babes, even before they can talk—don’t you love a newborn in a onesie with a saying that squawks at you, “So, you’re telling me my toes aren’t Piggies?” And there are more cute onesies for you to choose from. As the kids get older, I suggest a bribe…
Be a Part of the PC Singers Donna Swagger It’s August! Time for the PC Singers to reassemble and start rehearsals for the 2023 holiday concert. The journey will begin on Monday, Aug. 14, at 2:30 p.m. in the Renaissance Theater. After three months of “R and R,” the chorus members are fired up and ready…
Susan Knox Wilson While working on the story about Liz Yount joining the patrol office team, I learned that patrol member Lisa Canady has a little dog, Toby, who is a member of the patrol team’s “canine unit.” He was given his own patrol badge, #223, and patrol vest in December 2022 by the office…
Kare Bears 2023 Board of Directors Rochelle Zuckerbrow Meet your 2023 Kare Bears Board of Directors. Our organization operates entirely by volunteers. We proudly serve only PebbleCreek residents. We encourage you to visit our website, karebears.org, to get all current Kare Bears information regarding our programs and health events. Our community is growing, and we need more volunteers,…
Susan Knox Wilson “As our community continues to grow, so does demand for our services,” observed John Singleton, PebbleCreek’s Director of Community Services. “We now have more than 5,500 homes and some 9,500 residents, and our phones seem to ring nonstop with requests for the homeowner services we provide such as vacation watch, dead battery…
Unit 8 Ladies’ Luncheon The ladies of Unit 8 had a wonderful time and great food as we beat the June heat at The Vic in Verrado. Our luncheon locales vary each month and the date changes based on the availability of the selected restaurant. Newcomers to and long-time residents of Unit 8 are all welcome…