We’re thrilled to announce that the Home & Health Show is coming to PebbleCreek for the first time this fall! This event marks the 25th show occurring throughout the West Valley. The event has everything you need to elevate your home and healthy lifestyle. Join us for shopping, live music, and exciting vendor giveaways! Admission…
Category: October 2024
October 2024, Sports
Bocce Ball Fully Rolling!
Kim Jacobs-Nicholson It’s that time of year again—Bocce Ball is back in full roll, with a record 710 members and 75 teams! The fall season started the week of Sept. 16, and will end the week of Nov. 8. Come out and watch, learn the game, enjoy the facility, and cheer on your friends. Our winter…
October 2024, Features
Stop! Don’t Answer That Call!
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Unsolicited contact, whether through phone calls, emails, or text messages, is often the first step in many scams. Scammers rely on surprise and deception, making unsolicited contact a powerful tool to catch their intended targets off guard. Understanding this tactic is crucial for protecting oneself against various fraudulent schemes.…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
News from the Shalom Club
Ronnie Levine Shalom Club members enjoyed some games of bingo at the September general meeting. There was also a happy hour at BJ’s in September, and a men’s luncheon at Portillo’s. To welcome fall and hopefully cooler weather, we held a potluck at the Oasis Pool. Future events include a happy hour at Old Chicago…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
PebbleCreek Democratic Club’s September Meeting a Success!
Gillian Driscoll The PebbleCreek (PC) Democratic Club resumed meetings in September after a short break for the summer. An enthusiastic crowd heard good news about Democratic politics both local and national, and were surprised with the news that the club will soon have a new website thanks to member Renee Borsari and input from a…
October 2024, Features
Word of the Month: Splendor
David Zapatka While enjoying Self-Culture in The Light of the Ancient Wisdom by I.K. Taimni, I read this sentence, “There are subtler worlds of progressively increasing splendor behind and inter-penetrating the physical world of which we are cognizant through our physical senses…” The word “splendor” has always resonated with me. It’s one of those words…
October 2024, Sports
PCSSA to Begin 30th Season
Fred Dresser The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) will begin their 30th season of softball on Saturday, Oct. 19. Just think about it—30 seasons of softball being played by friends and neighbors who live here in PebbleCreek. We hope to see you there! Opening Game Day Schedule 9 a.m. West Valley Golf Cars vs. Henson…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Voting Reminders and Thank You to a Dedicated Club Member
Gillian Driscoll This is definitely a unique and exciting election year. The right to vote was hard won, especially for women and minorities. We all need to take advantage of this privilege no matter what our political persuasions are. In Arizona we are extremely fortunate to have a safe and easy voting program. Everyone can…
October 2024, Generals
Save the Date! Semi-Formal Holiday Ball on November 8
As we kick off the fall/winter dance season, please join us for an unforgettable, elegant evening of wonderful entertainment, a very diverse menu, and a celebration with your family and friends. On Nov. 8, the PebbleCreek Ballroom Dance Club brings you the semi-formal Holiday Ball in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. What makes this Holiday Ball…
October 2024, Features
In Passing – October 2024
Marilynn (Lynn) Blomquist Marilynn (Lynn) Blomquist was born on Dec. 8, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., to Frank and Elsie (Kruetzer) Forty. Her father served as a captain in World War II and later became part of the Chicago Transit Authority’s leadership team. Lynn’s mother was a soprano soloist and concert piano player. Unfortunately, Lynn’s parents…