On Aug. 20, 1966, a beautiful summer day in southeast Michigan, Stan Zdunczyk and Elaine Rivard said “I do,” never imagining the incredible adventure that lay ahead. Sixty years later, they’re celebrating a lifetime filled with love, laughter, family, and friendship. After nearly 30 years together in Michigan and another 30 years enjoying retirement in…
Ken Minichiello Good friends got together to celebrate their “diamond” wedding anniversaries at High Tide Restaurant on June 19. It was Wayne and Carole Garrett’s 61st, and Pete and Madelyn Jacques’ and Ken and Carolyn Minichiello’s 60th anniversary—all occurring just days apart during the month of June! What better way to celebrate such a remarkable…
Nice to Barcelona, 7 nights aboard Emerald Luxury Yacht October 15-23, 2027 From $7,295 pp/twin Free airfare if booked by Aug. 31, 2026, and paid in full one year prior to departure. This indulgent cruise of the Spanish, French, and Italian rivieras, begins in Nice, France. Board your stylish Emerald Cruises yacht and sail along…
Richard and Kristin Morris Some vacations help you relax. Alaska changes the way you see the world. There is something genuinely difficult to describe about standing on the bow of a ship as a glacier the size of a city block cracks and thunders into the sea. Or watching a humpback whale breach just off…
Spike Razem What could go wrong when a group of 11 PebbleCreek men decide to make a Las Vegas roadtrip? As readers may remember from the June 2026 PebbleCreek Post, Randy Hurwitz was treated by 22 friends to a successful Lou Malnati’s Pizza lunch event one week after his wife, Barb, passed away. Subsequently, to…
Fred Dresser The Grand Union Flag The first flag to represent the united colonies was called the Grand Union Flag and flew from late 1775. It carried the 13 red and white stripes we still know, but in place of stars its canton held the British Union flag. It captured the colonies’ position at the…
Conversions By Doug (ConversionsByDoug@gmail.com) If you charge your golf cart in the garage, there’s one simple habit that can improve safety, extend battery life, and help you catch problems early: raise the seat while it charges. It may sound like something your grandmother would say, but the science backs it up. And keeping the seat…
August 2026 Summer Dance Series with Thaddeus Rose—Aug. 6, TF Ballroom; on sale now DJ Thaddeus Rose is back this summer with our summer dance series, theme to be announced. Thaddeus spins our favorite dance tunes in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. Even better—dance prices are just $10 per person for this special summer dance series—so…
Thanksgiving in San Diego and Del Mar Racetrack Nov. 25–28, 2026 4 Days, 3 Nights Price: $1,350 pp/double, $1,725 pp/single Enjoy the beautiful weather and coastal vibes of San Diego, then embark on a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner cruise on the San Diego Bay! After dinner, visit the iconic Hotel del Coronado for the Holiday Lightshow…
The Agua Fria High School District is proud to announce that The Hilltop School for the Arts will open its doors on Aug. 3, 2026. As the District’s seventh high school, Hilltop will provide students in grades 9-12 with unique opportunities to combine rigorous academics with immersive arts education, helping them develop their talents, explore…