Category: September 2022

Shelter for Female Veterans Is Topic at Jewish War Veterans October 18 Meeting

Nancy Stutman Jennifer Gerwarges, U.S.VETS-Phoenix program director, will be the speaker at the Jewish War Veterans (JWV), Copper State Post 619, meeting on Sunday, Oct. 18. Please note the new meeting location: Sun Lakes Cottonwood Country Club, 25630 Brentwood Dr., Phoenix Room, in Sun Lakes. Jennifer is excited about U.S.VETS’ newest housing project, Ashley Place, opening…

PCSSA Readies the Field for Play

Fred Dresser The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) is scheduled to begin their 28th season of play on Saturday, Oct. 22. Before then, however, there’s a lot of work that needs to be done to the Robson Field of Dreams prior to opening day. To start off with, the entire infield will be torn up…

PebbleCreek Live On Stage

PC Singers Gearing Up for Holiday Concert Donna Swagger Deck the halls! Ring the bells! With just six weeks of rehearsals under their belts, the PebbleCreek Singers are already in the holiday spirit! The choristers are excited about the upcoming holiday concert and all the great music they are preparing for their friends and neighbors.…

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…

Blood Pressure Clinic to Reopen in October

Dee-Dee Patrick, President, Nurses Group of PebbleCreek The Blood Pressure Clinic will reopen on a monthly schedule through the end of the year. Thursday, Oct. 27, between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. will be our first day of operation. Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 are the remaining 2022 dates the service will be provided. This community…

LifeLong Learning at PebbleCreek

Vision for a World Without Plastic Pollution Bill Nee Plastic is an incredible substance for humankind and the worst substance possible for the environment, says entrepreneur Andrew Forrest. Plastic is now in our communities and oceans. It is in our water, air, rain, and snow, as well as in our bodies. Plastic pollution, Forrest says,…

Annual Election for Pet Companions Club

Jim Ellison During our Jan. 11, 2023, general membership meeting, we will be holding our annual election of officers and directors. According to our By-Laws, the board of directors of the Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek consists of a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of eight (8) members. Our elected officers/directors hold office…

Kare Bears’ Korner

A Special Kare Bears Volunteer Maureen Plate Bob Wainman is a one-of-a-kind Kare Bears volunteer who is very much appreciated. Bob’s wife, Linda, is an office volunteer and was instrumental in getting him involved as the equipment maintenance manager. Once a week, Bob goes to the Kare Bears house to clean, sanitize, and make minor…

Irish American Club News

Amy Volstromer Our club kept some activity going during the summer months for members who are full-time residents with a series of summer pub luncheons. The successful series began in June at P.F. Chang’s, followed by a July luncheon at Red Lobster and an August luncheon at Bella Luna. The pub lunches offered an opportunity…