Larry Matney The PebbleCreek Woodcarvers Club slowed down during the summer, but many members are busy completing projects or starting new ones. Here are two projects that are related to classes that will be taught during the new carving season. The first example is a walking stick flute by Richard Schlotzhauer. Richard is one of several instructors…
Category: November 2019
Features, November 2019
Remembering a veteran: Crisanto Manalili
Irene Manalili My name is Irene Manalili, a PebbleCreek resident. As Veterans Day approaches, I want to share with you the recognition that my father received for his military service. My father, Crisanto Manalili, was one of the 260,000 Filipino soldiers, scouts, and guerrillas who fought with the United States forces during World War II…
Generals, November 2019
Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events at PebbleCreek
Nov. 1 Concert: Randy Linder: Tribute to CCR; 3 p.m. (7 p.m. SOLD OUT), tickets on sale now in the activities office or online, $25 Nov. 4 Bus Trip: Fall Day at the Mall Shopping Trip – Fashion Square Mall, tickets on sale now in the activities office, $25 Nov. 6 13th Annual Chic Boutique; Noon to 5 p.m., tickets on sale now…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
PC Ceramics Club gives back to the community
Susan Kice For the past two years, the Ceramics Club has been making gifts for the New Life Center (NLC). In 2018, they made ceramic bud vases with silk flower arrangements and presented them to the moms at the center for Mother’s Day. This year, they decided to focus on children. The members made Halloween…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Other Card Results
Cribbage Club Sandy Clinton Come play some cribbage. The Cribbage Club meets every Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Tuscany Falls Sienna Room. The Cribbage Club is open to all PebbleCreek residents interested in playing a friendly game of cribbage. If you have a cribbage board and deck of cards, please bring them with you.…
Features, November 2019
Resident Authors
What do you want for Christmas? William Steffan As the holiday season approaches, most parents and grandparents dread to hear that question from their loved ones. Bill Steffan would like to suggest a book that will make Christmas morning more exciting and emotional for everyone. Bill has written a children’s book, Christmas Is for Giving,…
Sports, November 2019
PCLGA plans Fantasy Football Golf for Kick-Off
Chris Duprey The three Kick-Off co-chairs, Teresa Christianson, Karen Myers, and Cherrie Pierson, have been hard at work planning the Fantasy Football Golf tournament to be held on Nov. 12. Courses played will be Tuscany Falls-East and Eagle’s Nest. An 8:30 a.m. shotgun start is planned, and the team game will be quarterback sneak (a.k.a. hero ball). In…
Generals, November 2019
Annual Golf Cart Christmas Caroling
Jill Miller Gear up for the holidays by joining us for the annual Tuscany Falls and Eagle’s Nest golf cart Christmas caroling parties! These are two separate events. Tuscany Falls Tuscany Falls caroling is set for Sunday, Dec. 8, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Carolers will gather in the Creative Arts Center parking lot at…
Features, November 2019
News from the Sky: Tips to ease the stress of holiday travel
David J. Ramirez Holidays are a wonderful time of the year, and it’s also one of the busiest times to travel. If you’re planning to fly through “America’s Friendliest Airport” during this busy time of year, Phoenix Sky Harbor has some tips to ease the stress of holiday travel. Arrive early – Sky harbor recommends a…
Generals, November 2019
General Manager’s Report
Bill Barnard, general manager We’ve made it through the end of summer, and we are starting to see more people returning to the desert for our milder winter weather. This is also the time of the year that we begin the overseeding process for our turf areas, which include the golf courses, clubhouses, and common…