Category: September 2021

Helping Others Together

Laurie Carlson, PebbleCreek Resident Helping Others Together (HOT Community Foundation) is an AZ 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization founded in 2019 by a group of philanthropic-minded women in the West Valley of Phoenix. Last year, we offered help and hope to 57 children and 17 families through our Sugar Plum Fairies holiday giving initiative. With grants to…

Kare Bears’ Korner

Health and Wellness Events Dee-Dee Patrick, M.S., R.N.; Director of Health and Wellness, Kare Bears Free Hearing Evaluations Ascent Audiology will offer free hearing evaluations on Friday, Oct. 15. Fifteen minute appointments are available between 8 and 11:30 a.m. Annual Flu Vaccine Clinics As in the past, we will be working with Walgreens’ pharmacists and…

Special Alzheimer’s Events

Teri Sellers The PebbleCreek Alzheimer’s Support Group is available to all residents who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The group meets twice a month for a breakfast social and a support group meeting. As a support group, our main goal is to provide a safe and confidential place for caregivers to learn…

Does Your Dog Need a Job?

Candy Lawson Has your dog been a little bored lately? Ever thought of giving him or her a job, but not just bringing in the newspaper—a real job? How about one that helps children or adults, gets you both out of the house, and contributes to our local community? Well, there is a group right here in PebbleCreek…

T.T.T. Chapter P and Poinsettias

Jan Stash Poinsettias are already growing for our annual holiday fundraiser! T.T.T. Chapter AZ-P has been selling beautiful poinsettias to PebbleCreek residents since 2007. We have so appreciated your help with our two fundraisers of poinsettias and Butter Braid pastries. As a result, our chapter has sent over 90 fourth grade girls to camp. For…

Ceramics Club Notice

Ardell Roberts Janet Vine did a fabulous job decorating our Christmas in July window. Janet says she only put out all the wonderful work from Ceramics Club members. Really, she arranged the window with charm and panache. She used her unbounded creativity to highlight the work of other members. We thank you, Janet, for doing…

Bridge Results

PebbleCreek Sanctioned Bridge Kathy Bergman Winners at the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday sanctioned duplicate games are as follows, in rank order (games are overall winners unless North/South and East/West shown separately). 07/05: N/S 1st Kathy Bergman/Sue Woodard, 2nd Gary and Mimi Kenst, 3rd Judy DeKalb/Kathy Bates. E/W 1st Kate Tracy/Enid Bross, 2nd Linda Smith/Shay Kinney,…

Sun Damage on Your Car Parked in the Driveway

Bill Kyle, PebbleCreek Patrol Keeping your car in excellent condition, both on the interior and the exterior, is a key element of maintaining its worth over time. The heat of the sun can potentially cause damage to your car. Temperatures inside an enclosed car in the summer months can reach very high numbers in a…

Arizonans Remembering 9/11

Marilu Trainor, PebbleCreek Resident Sept. 11, 2001, holds many vivid memories for many of us. To the first responders in the Northeast, it was a day that lives in infamy. They were on duty, responding to many calls for assistance. Flash forward 20 years and many Arizona firefighters, including some from the Goodyear and Scottsdale…

Bocce Ball Update

Jack Williams Here we go again! The bocce balls are brand new and ready to roll. New registration at www.quickscores.com/pebblecreekbocce concluded on August 31. If you missed the sign up, contact Tom Bose. Orientation is scheduled for Sept. 9 at the Bocce Ball Facility at the Eagle’s Nest at 9 a.m. Come and learn the…