Category: October 2018

Happy Anniversary

Duane and Harriet Quail Harriet and Duane Quail The Quails celebrated their 65th anniversary on the 4th of July with their immediate family of 13 in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Later they celebrated on a land-cruise tour in Alaska with friends. Dan and Kathy Phelka and  Brad and Nancy Hansen Dan Phelka Dan…

Artist of the month: Jim Snider

Marianne Graff The PebbleCreek Art Club is proud to award Jim Snider October 2018 Artist of the Month. A valued member of the Art Club, he comes our way from Columbus, Ohio. He spent fifteen years in the United States Marine Corps as a cryptographer in the Near East embassies. When he returned to civilian…

All about mold

Ken Duvall What is a four-letter word that starts with “M”? How about mold? This invasive fungus is ubiquitous in our lives. In fact, we cannot live without it. Why, you may ask. Mold is the waste management agent of the earth. Its basic duty is to break down organic matter. Molds are the source…

Friends of Helen

Friends of Helen Still, a longtime resident of PebbleCreek, gather at a recent luncheon to celebrate her move to a new home at Legacy House in Avondale. The event, planned by Elizabeth Stelton, was held in the Legacy Dining Room.

History and quilting come together

PebbleCreek Quilter, Donna Wisnoski, has a passion for history and quilt making. As a result, the Arizona Quilt Documentation Project was begun within the PebbleCreek Quilters organization several years ago. A quilt is the perfect gift for someone who is about to take a big step in life, whether it’s moving away to go to…

Annual Robson’s Chef’s Gala bus trip January 19, 2019

Theresa Evans, Board Administrator Preparations are underway for the annual Robson Chefs’ Gala and you’ll want to plan now to be part of the experience. The annual Chefs’ Gala is an amazing gastronomic evening where chefs from SaddleBrooke Ranch, Robson Ranch Arizona, Robson Ranch Texas, Quail Creek and, of course, PebbleCreek prepare their finest culinary…

Fall day at the mall bus trip set for November 5

Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications Join us for a holiday shopping bus trip on Monday, November 5, 2018. Our day at Scottsdale Fashion Square will start at Nordstrom with a special welcome from Nordstrom staff…and their fall clearance sale will just be starting! This will be a great time to get your…

Activities Office upcoming events

New England and Cape Cod Autumn Foliage Trip October 2-9, 2018 New England and Cape Code are on the must visit bucket list for many people. Visiting in the fall is one of the best times to visit this area, when the leaves begin to turn and the landscape is just incredible! The food is a…