Linda Rowe Linda Shaver and Pam Murphy hosted a mosaic quilt workshop by award-winning, nationally recognized quilter, Timna Tarr. This technique challenges the quilter to replicate an enlarged photo using two-inch squares of fabric that are appliqued in order to capture the details. It was not easy, but the results were amazing. Subjects included pets,…
Rayma Scalzo We are pleased to once again have Dr. Rich Shildt, oncologist, attend our October meeting. This is a great opportunity for those recently diagnosed or currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer to ask questions. We also encourage those of you who are long-time survivors to attend our meetings, as sharing your experience is…
Marilyn Reynolds The PebbleCreek Hiking Club elected two new officers for two-year terms for the 2021-23 seasons. Laurie Rosenbloom was elected as the new secretary, and Marilyn Reynolds was elected as the new president. Previously elected and remaining in office for another year are Joe Clarkson, vice-president and Dennis Zigmunt, treasurer. The new season will…
Lynn Warren The club conducts an image review at the end of each monthly meeting, in which photos submitted by members are discussed and critiqued in a non-threatening manner by peers and more accomplished members. This is a time when members can expand their photo horizons and gain valuable input into technique and visualization. Also, the…
Lynn Manns On Aug. 28, more than 200 PebbleCreekers came to the Tuscany Falls Ballroom for Fun Night. The event had something for everyone, including corn hole, ping pong, and beer pong (that was really red cups filled with water). The dance floor was packed as people boogied to their favorite music. Others chilled out…
Jeff Wilson Judi (Jude) Holdorf moved from Muscatine in eastern Iowa to PebbleCreek with her husband, Dennis, one month after retiring from a 34-year career in the field of nonprofit work. Jude says, “Arizona was on our shortlist when we were looking for an active retirement community. We visited numerous communities throughout southern Arizona, but…
Lynn Warren Although restrictions have eased, Camera Club meetings will continue to be conducted via Zoom until facilities appropriate for in-person meetings are available. The September meeting featured Adriana Greisman’s presentation on camera and photography basics. Join us for the next meeting on Oct. 18 at 6:30pm, when Cindy Marple will cover basics of bird photography. Birds are a…
Monday Non-Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge for August Sandy Blackburn We’re back in the Palm Room at Eagle’s Nest and playing bridge—come join us soon! Recently, we have had some new players join us. We welcome Patricia Darby, Kathy Foord, Teresa Funkhouser, Betty and Tom Peterson, Ron Nelson, Ann Tansey, Mary Ellen and Ken Vidar, Jack Wertheim,…
Hikers Celebrate an Important Milestone Kris Raczkiewicz Healthy competition and friendly rivalry are part of most sporting activities, and hiking is no exception. In 2016, new retirees Wayne Wills and Dennis Zigmunt joined the hiking club. The pair spent their first year in the club vying for the title Rookie of the Year, a crown…
Linda Babcock The PebbleCreek Car Club is ready to roll again! It seems like a long time ago that we had our last meeting. In fact, it was. We last met in March 2020, before we were shut down with COVID. For those with a long memory, our last outing was on Feb. 29, when members and…