Category: Clubs & Classes

Clay Jewelry Class students display their talents

Jeff Wilson Each member of the October Clay Jewelry class made ten pendant and beaded necklaces. But unlike past jewelry classes, this one was team taught by Jeff Wilson and Susan Hill. Susan brought a fresh perspective on creativity to the class. She provided the materials and expertise necessary for everyone to “bling out” three…

Prop 127 and the future of environmental issues

Alisa Moore Past President of the PebbleCreek Democratic Club Dru Bacon, a chemical engineer with a long history of work and study in environmental issues, provided a thorough discussion of Proposition 127 to members interested in learning more about wind and solar energy on October 10. Proposition 127 is on the November 6 midterm election…

News from the PebbleCreek Shalom Club

Laurie Rosenbloom It was a day of bonding as members from the West Valley Shalom Clubs met on the 4th of November. Titled, “Friendship Picnic,” the day had all these attributes. People conversed, played games, ate and had a good time. Thank you to Joan Grube, Florence Langford and Bobbie Harris for orchestrating this event.…

PebbleCreek Hiking Club welcomes new members

Pete Williams On September 25, ten prospective hikers joined four members of the PebbleCreek Hiking Club for a four-mile introductory hike in nearby Verrado. The club invites all PebbleCreekers to check out the Hiking Club. We hike all over the valley and as far away as Prescott and Sedona. Hikes are scheduled six days a…

Clay pumpkin making class

Jeff Wilson Instructor Ane Aune switched gears in October and changed from teaching her famous “For the Birds” class and instead taught a class on making clay pumpkin center pieces, perfect for the upcoming holiday season. The spectacularly beautiful works of art created in this class will adorn seasonally decorated tables for years to come.…

Computer Club meeting notice

Dan Phelka The PebbleCreek Computer Club resumes its seasonal instructional meetings with an introductory session on Monday, November 12, 2018, at 4:15 p.m. (until about 6:00 p.m.) in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. The topic for presentation at this meeting will be computer scams, hackings and viruses and how to avoid being taken advantage of. I’m…

Ski season is almost here

Lynn Warren Monsoon and triple digits are behind us and snow has already fallen at Snowbowl; hopefully this is a good sign for the approaching ski season. So, time to dust off and tune up your skis! PebbleCreek doesn’t have a ski club but many PC skiers belong to Valley of the Sun Ski Club…

The Irish do Scotland

Susan Kice Rain, wind, cloudy skies, choppy seas and even a touch of Hurricane Ali could not dampen the spirits of 37 hardy members of the PC Irish American Club as they embarked on a 13-day tour of rugged, but beautiful Scotland. Entitled Scottish Isles and Glens the CIE Tour began in Glasgow and ended…