Susan Knox Wilson From sizzling bratwurst to the serenade of a polka band, our banquets and catering team brought all-things German to their first ever Oktoberfest on Sept. 22. “We didn’t exactly manage a full-blown German beer hall in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom,” laughed Crystal Thomas, Director of banquets and catering, “but we came pretty close!” The…
Category: November 2019
Sports, November 2019
PebbleCreek women win in Prescott Granite Mountain Pickleball Tournament
Cynthia Schwartz 2019 is a busy year for pickleball tournaments. In the United States, there are over 700 pickleball tournaments that provide opportunities for avid pickleball players to compete against other players in the same age bracket and skill level. In 2019, 82 pickleball tournaments are being held in Arizona. Slots to play in tournaments…
Front Page, November 2019
Pickleball is a growing sport – Pickleball Club offers free novice training to all residents
Cynthia Schwartz In 2019, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary added 530 new words, and pickleball is one of this year’s entries! This entry confirms that pickleball is a growing and popular sport! According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2018 Participant Report, there are more than 3.1 million pickleball players in the United States. In addition, the…
Generals, November 2019
Pub Nite Trivia returns
Mellissa Kallett The ever-popular Pub Quiz Nites return to PebbleCreek in December. Gather your friends, and form a team of up to eight people, or come alone and we’ll match you to a team. The fun takes place on select Saturday nights through April. A total of eight sessions will be held, with the first…
Generals, November 2019
News From Robson Reserve
Robson Reserve floorplan spotlight Jessica Dingman At Robson Reserve, residents enjoy thoughtfully designed residences and incredible resort-style amenities. Our community offers six innovative floor plans ranging from 696 square feet to 1,184 square feet, which is perfect for those that want to live a low-maintenance lifestyle in a resort-style setting. One of the most popular floor plans at Robson…
Features, November 2019
Artist of the Month: Diana Horton-Smith is the November Artist of the Month
Marianne Graff The PebbleCreek Art Club takes great pleasure in awarding Diana Horton-Smith as the November Artist of the Month. Diana was born and raised in sunny Southern California but moved to Arizona in August of 2016 after retiring from her job handling personal injury claims. She is married to Walt Smith, also a California native,…
Generals, November 2019
Residents participate in “Be A Leader” program
James Collins On Sept. 20, several PebbleCreek residents, participated in the “Be A Leader” program at Millennium High School. This program is designed to assist high school students to look at college and university opportunities after graduation. In addition to this particular program, the PebbleCreek residents will be attending Millennium’s Career Day on Oct. 22 to offer insight into potential careers.…
Generals, November 2019
Community Church participates in food and clothing drive
Phylice Walton The missions committee of PebbleCreek Community Church will join with local churches and organizations to help those in need. Thanksgiving and Christmas food bags will be distributed through the Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank. Thanksgiving and Christmas can be difficult times and we need your help. The PebbleCreek community has always been…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
PC Singles Club monthly Happy Hour
Jan Hansen On the last Thursday of every month, members of the PC Singles can be found enjoying happy hour at one of the local restaurants in and around the community. This month’s chosen restaurant was Manuel’s Mexican restaurant, where fifteen members enjoyed dinner and socializing with fellow club members. This is one of the…
Generals, November 2019
Eighth annual Captain Jeremy Chandler Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
Jonnie Chandler Captain Jeremy Alan Chandler, a U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha-High Altitude Low Opening team leader (Green Beret), was killed in action on Aug. 11, 2005, while serving his third deployment in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom). Jeremy’s parents, PebbleCreek residents Lieutenant Colonel Alan Chandler, U.S. Army retired, and Jonnie Chandler, established a memorial scholarship in…