Fred Dresser It’s been a hot time at the Field of Dreams! It would seem logical that after playing from October to June during the Fall/Winter and Spring seasons that the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) softball players would want a break from softball. Apparently, there are not many logical softball players, because after a two-week…
Category: August 2023
Sports, August 2023
PebbleCreek Billiard Club Winners
Johnny Henson, President, PebbleCreek Billiard Club Tuesday 8 a.m. 8-Ball tournament winners for June were Bob Macy (x2) and Johnny Henson (x2) Friday 8 a.m. 9-Ball tournament winners were Bob Macy (x3), Clay Beeson, and Johnny Henson The player of the month was Bob Macy with five tournament wins. Second was Johnny Henson with three tournament wins.…
Front Page, August 2023
The Women’s Giving Circle Makes a Splash
Jill Burnham and Dana West Temperatures over 111 didn’t keep this group from finding a way to beat the heat with a successful pool party held at the Oasis Pool on July 6 by The Women’s Giving Circle of PebbleCreek (TWGC). This cool social event had 35+ folks braving the heat to enjoy camaraderie and a delicious array…
Sports, August 2023
Joe Little Scores His Fourth Career Ace at Tuscany Falls East
Howie Tiger On May 22 Joe Little made a hole-in-one on hole number 13 of the Tuscany Falls East course while playing with Jim Wolfe’s golf group. This was Joe’s fourth career hole-in-one. The 13th hole was playing approximately 125 yards from the white tees with perfect conditions for golf. With a middle-right pin placement,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
PC Hiking Club Diary
Hikers Challenge Summer Heat Lynn Warren Since the valley was experiencing consecutive triple-digit days, PebbleCreek hikers started leaving at 5:30 a.m. to avoid the extreme temperatures later in the day. On July 5, five hardy and acclimated hikers enjoyed an 8-mile hike in nearby Estrella Mountain Regional Park, just south of PebbleCreek. The hike started on…
Sports, August 2023
Dick Helmstetter Scores an Ace on His 71st Birthday!
Howie Tiger On July 6 Dick Helmstetter made a hole-in-one on hole number 17 of the Eagles Nest course. What a way to celebrate his 71st birthday! Since it happened during a regular PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) tourney, he now qualifies to share in the 2023 PCMGA annual hole-in-one prize fund along with Brad…
Front Page, August 2023
How LLL Spent Their Summer
Patricia Ingalls LifeLong Learning (LLL) extended its programming through July this year to benefit year-round community members, adding two speaker presentations and a class. On June 13, about 150 residents gathered at Renaissance Theater to see Tom Struve discuss his career as a former boat captain on the Mississippi River. Audience evaluations rated the presentation…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
Card Scores
Cribbage Club Gary Lind The Cribbage Club has weekly meetings on the first four Thursdays of each month at 1 p.m. in the Sienna Room, Tuscany Falls. We start promptly at 1 p.m., so please arrive a little early. The club is open to all PebbleCreek residents interested in playing a friendly game of cribbage.…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
Corvette Group Visits Rock Springs Cafe
Bill Smith On June 20, the PebbleCreek Corvette Group made a trip to the Rock Springs Cafe in Black Canyon, Ariz. There was a great turnout for this morning ride. In attendance were 13 Vettes and 21 people. It was a beautiful ride, and everyone ordered off the breakfast menu. Please note—do not order more…