Category: Features

October Artist of the Month: Dennis Whitley

Born and raised in Westchester County, N.Y., from an early age while taking notes at school, Dennis Whitley would doodle in the margins of his notebook. He did not realize then that these doodles would be the beginning of his talent as an artist. After graduating from high school, he attended and graduated from St.…

A Wonderful Birthday Celebration

Kathy Nemeth An ice cream social was held on Aug. 16 at the home of PebbleCreek resident Kathy Nemeth to celebrate summer birthdays of six girlfriends. Each participant created a sundae to their liking using three flavors of ice cream and toppings, including nuts, fresh sliced peaches, shredded coconut, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, M&M’S, whipped…

In Passing

Lynne Charlemyne (Molloy) Ackerman

Lynne Charlemyne (Molloy) Ackerman Lynne Ackerman passed away June 1 after a brief but courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome, a type of blood cancer. Lynne was born in Rochester, N.Y., the daughter of Lucille Diedrick Molloy and Donald P. Molloy. She grew up in Denville, N.J., and graduated from Morris Knolls High School in 1966.…

Lunch Bunch 1 Turns 24!

Jo Schaefer The first Lunch Bunch outing was held on Friday, July 17, 1999, at Tessa’s Tea and Treasures in Phoenix. On July 28, 2022, we turned 24 at an old favorite, the Olive Garden. Through the years, we have seen many of our members move away and, sadly, have also lost a number of…

Pet of the Month: My Name Is Zeke!

I am a 7-year-old puggle (half pug, half beagle) who came to live in PebbleCreek after my owner passed away. My grandma wanted to find me a new home where I could be active and live my best life. Loving me so much and wanting what was best for me, Grandma let me come to…

Celebrating 219 Years of Marriage!

Maggie Philippon Four couples—each celebrating more than 50 years of marriage and almost two decades of friendship in PebbleCreek—joined together for dinner at the home of George and Maggie Philippon on July 24, the Philippon’s 57th wedding anniversary. The table was decorated with French roses, which Maggie wore with her going-away outfit on their wedding…

In Passing

Kay Cee Christenson (KayCee)

Kay Cee Christenson (KayCee) Kay Cee Christenson (KayCee), age 63 of Goodyear, Ariz., passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, Ariz. Services were held June 17 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Ariz., for immediate family. A celebration of life for friends and family will be held at…