Category: September 2016

Tennis Club news

Not too hot for lesson with J R Lampley

Susie Anderson Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquility. Billie Jean King – Was she at our mixer last month? Some big babies escaped the summertime heat in July and August. But some of us like tennis so much we will play in all kinds of…

Save the date

Staff and TTT members, 2016

Arizona Chapter Q of the National T.T.T. Society announces the date for their fifth annual Fashion Show and Luncheon in coordination with Dillard’s at Arrowhead. The date for the 2017 function is Saturday, March 11, 2017. It will be held once more in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. Future articles will have more complete details and…

Photography – snapshot or art?

Bill Raymond Most people love taking pictures of their family and friends. When on vacation, this often extends to shots of scenic places and landmarks. Often these pictures are more documentary in nature; “These are our kids and grandkids,” or “This is what we saw when we went to—.” Along with capturing memories, many people…

Jean Goodin scores an ace on EN #17

Lynn Matousek A huge congratulations goes to PCLGA member Jean Goodin who, on Friday, July 22, 2016, had a hole-in-one on hole No. 17 of Eagle’s Nest, using her six hybrid on the 105-yard Par 3. This wasn’t her first one. According to Jean, she has had two previous holes-in-one. Her first was on September…

It’s T.T.T. poinsettia time again

Laurie Overson It’s that time of year again, tinsel and bells and poinsettias. Well, at least the poinsettia part is true. Yes—red and white poinsettias are already growing for us to sell for our annual fall fundraiser. T.T.T. Chapter AZ-P is already planning for all the excitement that comes with the holidays. For those unfamiliar…

PCMGA introduces officers for the 2016/2017 season

Howie Tiger At the Member-Member Tournament earlier this year, the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association elected officers for the 2016-2017 golfing season. They officially took office on June 1. Introducing our Leaders: Jerry Monk (President) Jerry grew up in Dallas, Texas and lived in many states working for Kraft Foods in Sales/Marketing during his 37-year tenure.…

13th annual Poinsettia Ball set

JoAnn Fioretti Start your December holiday season by attending the ever popular Poinsettia Ball sponsored by the PebbleCreek Italian American Club. The ball will be held on December 3, 2016 in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. Guests will be entertained from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. by the vocals of Bart Ventura in the Chianti Room. Two…

PCMGA Summer Sizzler tourney lives up to its name

Flight One winners Bill McKinney (left) and Wayne Gearig

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association conducted its annual Summer Sizzler tournament on Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28. The temperatures this summer have been unusually high for June and July ranging between 110 to almost 120 degrees for long stretches making the name for this two-day competition an accurate one. The format…

Investment Club celebrates 20 years of investing

PebbleCreek Women’s Investment Club

Donna Gray The PebbleCreek Women’s Investment Club celebrated its twentieth anniversary this past May. A luncheon party was held at the home of the club’s founder, Dr. Marilyn Nagy. Former members were invited to join the current membership in celebrating this occasion. Memories were shared and ideas discussed. The purpose of the club is to…