Linda Babcock Rotary is all about service. Service above Self. We have Avenues of Service: Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, International Service, Youth Service. If you have been a part of Rotary International in the past, perhaps you would like to be a part of this great organization again. It is heartfelt and rewarding.…
Category: November 2025
Clubs & Classes, November 2025
Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek Advancing Childhood Literacy
Mary Kay Utecht The fight for community literacy received enthusiastic support this month as City Councilwoman Vicki Gillis joined hands with the Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary Club (GYPC) to promote early childhood education and reading opportunities for young learners. Councilwoman Gillis, known for her dedication to public safety and charitable civic work, is helping spearhead local…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
News from the Shalom Club
Ronnie Levine One of our members built a sukkah for the holiday Sukkot, and members had fun decorating the sukkah and enjoying a bite on this holiday that celebrates the fall harvest. Also in October, we had a Happy Hour at Old Chicago Pizza. At our general meeting we did something different and held a…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Singles Dine at High Tide
Ellie Daly PebbleCreek resident Carol Smail was the guest speaker at PebbleCreek Singles Sept. 7 meeting. Carol is the owner of Caring Visits. She specializes in home care for the elderly who have very little family support if any. Her 18 employees include the Singles Club Vice President Jim Staude. Services offered include home care,…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Singles See “The Prince of Egypt”
Twenty-two members of the PebbleCreek Singles Club were transported to ancient Egypt, where miracles happen, faith is tested, and one man’s courage can change the world. We experienced the epic story of faith, destiny, and the power of hope in “The Prince of Egypt” production at the Theatreworks—Peoria Performing Arts Center, the breathtaking musical based…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Ukulele Club Strums Into Fall!
Gillian Driscoll The PebbleCreek (PC) Ukulele Club is welcoming back our snowbird members and gearing up for a fabulous fall and winter. We play a variety of songs at our jams and those who are brave enough come up to the microphone to sing (no pressure!). We would like to extend an invitation to any…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Knimble Kneedles Supports Navajo Nations Christmas Airlift
Laurel Vlcek Knimble Kneedles members donated more than 40 handmade blankets, 64 adult/children’s hats, scarves, slippers, and various baby blankets and hats to the Navajo Nations Christmas Airlift. PebbleCreek residents Jolene and Rusty Beard work with this charity and fly donations to a central location. The airlift takes place in mid November.
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Beginner Fused Glass Class
Kitty Kowalczyk We had another fun group of PebbleCreekers eager to learn how to fuse glass into beautiful pieces whether for everyday use or decoration. The October Beginner Fused Glass Class was led by Kayrene Braden with help from Barbara Sanford and Dawn Razem. Our next Beginner Fused Glass Class will take place after the…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Mike Homan Named November Woodcarver of the Month
Jim Brown The Carver for the month of November 2025 is Mike Homan. Prior to PebbleCreek, Mike lived in Spencer, Iowa, located in the Northwest corner of the state. Mike’s love of golf brought him to Arizona to pursue his hobby and visit a relative in PebbleCreek. How many times has this story played out?…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
PebbleCreek Square Dance Club Returns January 2026
Judy Freidman The PebbleCreek Square Dance Club will be dancing Sunday afternoons from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom beginning Jan. 11. Preregistration is required. Every dance is like solving a puzzle. The square is made up of four couples and they complete moves as individuals and couples in the square. The…