Category: September 2021

Camera Club Meeting: Camera/Photography Basics

Lynn Warren The next Camera Club meeting is scheduled for September 20 at 6:30 p.m. Camera Club meetings will continue to be conducted via Zoom until mask and distance restrictions are lifted. The August meeting featured impressive photography of the Galapagos, and for the September meeting, Adriana Greisman will provide a great opportunity for you to…

Spotlight On Residents: Jacqueline Blake-Broughton Selected for Leadership West Flagship Program

Linda A. Watters Jacqueline Blake-Broughton has been selected to participate in the Leadership West Flagship Program. Leadership West is in its 25th year, and it brings together leaders from a broad cross section within the region to leverage their time, talents, and leadership capabilities to enhance the quality of life in the West Valley area.…

In Passing

Karen Lou Hansen Karen L Hansen, 78, of PebbleCreek passed away from accelerated Alzheimer’s Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the memory care facility at Hacienda Del Rey. Karen was diagnosed recently in July 2020, and the disease progressed faster than we could keep up with. She was a beacon of sunshine, support, and happiness to…

Grant Me…

A.A. Serenity Group Grant me: Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. * Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help…

Activities Upcoming Special Events: Details and Descriptions

Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications Arizona Rails: Grand Canyon and Verde Canyon Railroads Sept. 9 through 10 Ride Arizona’s premier railroads—The Verde Canyon Railroad and the Grand Canyon Railway. Additional highlights include the Grand Canyon and the Copper Art Museum in Cottonwood. Overnight is in Williams. $550 pp/double, $660 pp/single, on sale now in…

Word of the Month: Percipient

David Zapatka Friend, fellow bridge enthusiast, and reader, Maria Davis, wrote, “I enjoyed your article on thraldom. It’s easier to spot the etymology when the alternative spelling thralldom is used. I have seen thrall and enthralled but thral(l)dom is a word that I had not encountered previously. I came across an interesting word today—percipient. It…

U.S. Military History: U.S. Army Flag, Song, Motto, and Oath

Ross Dunfee Flag The Army Seal was originally used during the American Revolution to authenticate documents. It displayed the designation “War Office,” which was synonymous with the headquarters of the Army, and the Roman date MDCCLXXVIII (1778), the first time it was used. It remained unchanged until 1947, when the War Office banner was replaced with…

PebbleCreek Art Club Features Colored Pencil Art

Marsha Lyons This summer, the PebbleCreek Art Club has featured paintings using the medium of colored pencil. Most of us are familiar with oil paintings, watercolor paintings, and acrylic paintings, but many are not familiar with colored pencil paintings. We are so appreciative of the fourteen artists who have participated in this display. Those participating…