AzOPT, www.AzOPT.net Most people know that regular exercise is good for their heart, muscles, and joints. But did you know it can also improve brain health? Research shows that regular physical activity helps keep your brain healthy at every stage of life. Exercise can improve attention, memory, learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. It may also help…
Category: October 2026
Features, October 2026
PebbleCreek’s Kathy Mitchell Takes the Stage in Utah
Susie Nee Did you know that our own Kathy Mitchell spent part of this summer onstage in Logan, Utah, performing in the acclaimed musical Come From Away. The production was presented by the Lyric Repertory Company, a summer theater company in residence at Utah State University. Kathy played the role of Beulah and several other…
Generals, October 2026
LifeLong Learning – October 2026
October Monday Speakers Scheduled Patricia Ingalls During October, LifeLong Learning is offering three Monday speaker presentations, covering topics ranging from 1700’s historical events to future technological advancements. The presentations are: France as America’s Ally in the Revolutionary War, Oct. 19: ASU Professor Mark Cruse will explain the critical importance of France’s entry into the Revolutionary…
October 2026
Unit Happenings – October 2026
Unit 33 September Ladies’ Lunch Patricia Ingalls The ladies of Unit 33 enjoyed lunch, amid views of the White Tank Mountains, at Verrado Grille at Verrado Golf Club in Buckeye on Sept. 8. Everyone enjoyed relaxing and reconnecting after their summer beat-the-heat travels. Flo Slezak and Pat Ingalls hosted the gathering. Last Unit 44 Men’s…
Generals, October 2026
Future Farmers of America
A middle school FFA (Future Farmers of America) program launched in 2025 at Palm Valley Elementary is at the forefront of agricultural education in Arizona. Palm Valley Elementary, located in Goodyear, is part of the Litchfield Elementary School District. An agriculture program for Palm Valley junior high students was the idea of Cheryl Sawyer, an…
Generals, October 2026
Arts and Entertainment, Right in Your Backyard
Get ready, West Valley, the curtain is rising on a new destination for arts and entertainment right in your backyard! Located near the crossroads of Litchfield Road and Camelback Road, the new Hilltop Theatre and Concert Hall will offer something for everyone, from afternoon symphonies and elegant evenings of dance to holiday favorites, cultural celebrations,…
Generals, October 2026
Candidate Statement—John Cohn
John Cohn PebbleCreek is at a pivotal moment. The transition from Robson Communities to homeowner governance is real, complex, and demands experienced leadership. As a sitting Board member and Chair of the Transition Advisory Group, I have been in the room where this work is happening—vendor selections, financial planning, the governance structures that will carry…
Generals, October 2026
Candidate Statement—Ken Melichar
Ken Melichar PebbleCreek is my home and yours. Some of us have lived here longer than others, but we all enjoy our community and want our voices heard. We want our HOA to be responsive, accountable, and most importantly transparent with us in all areas of planning, finances, and services. This is why I am…
October 2026
PebbleCreek Live on Stage – October 2026
“Anything Goes” Auditions Laurie Farquhar Auditions for ShowTime’s spring musical, Anything Goes, will be held in a couple of weeks and there is still time to reserve your spot to try out for one of the many hilarious roles. Anything Goes is a Broadway classic filled with crazy shenanigans, mistaken identities, and unexpected romances. And…
Generals, October 2026
2026 Election Committee
Our PebbleCreek Election Committee consists of six volunteer residents and is charged with conducting elections on behalf of the PCHOA. The committee is responsible for notifying homeowners of election procedures; counting ballots; tallying votes; declaring a winner; and presenting the winning candidate to the board. Each year, the board appoints the Election Committee chairman, who…