Category: December 2014

Resident publishes book

PebbleCreek resident Michael McCormack recently published his book, Between The Sheets Behind Enemy Lines: A Life Story of a Decorated Vietnam Veteran. Born in Chicago, McCormack is a decorated U.S. Marine who received the Cross of Gallantry with Palm and Frame for his service during the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War. A graduate from…

Lady Niners news – December 2014

PCL9GA Ambassadors, left to right: Patti Halbmaier, Kathy Mitchell, Lorna Lincoln, Jessica Gorman, Donna Frole, Mary Georgensen, Donna Possehl and Wendy Wisser

Suzanne Butler Back to Prime Time The PebbleCreek Lady Niners were happy to return to their home courses at PebbleCreek after several travel dates during the overseeding and it was great to get back to regular afternoon tee times. There’s no place like home! Season play began at Eagle’s Nest on November 4 with the…

Community Services Patrol introduces new patrol vehicle

Jim Brown PebbleCreek residents may notice a new vehicle patrolling the community with new artwork. The current Patrol fleet consists of Ford pickup trucks with very distinctive vehicle wrap consisting of multiple shades of red and orange. Typically Patrol replaces one of four vehicles every year and, in alternating years, two vehicles due to the…

“Yule Log Challenge”

Don’t let the holidays stand in the way of your fitness. Instead, team up with a friend or family member and join the Yule Log Challenge (as in You’ll Log your Workouts). Participants in this Fitness Challenge will log their exercise miles throughout the month of December (from 1 to 31) whether on foot, bike…

Desert Mashie Golf Club fourth annual event

Carolyn Suttles The Desert Mashie Golf Club will celebrate its fourth annual Golf Tournament and New Year’s Eve Awards Dinner December 31 here at PebbleCreek. The morning will start with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun golf tournament at Tuscany Falls. It is a stroke play format. PebbleCreek residents are welcome to join in on the fun.…

Attention: PebbleCreekers

Sherri Heitz The Art Club is looking for someone in the community or from outside the community who can teach photography class/classes. Considering all of the talented people we have here, I am surprised that we do not have a photography club in existence. However, I would appreciate the names of individuals who are quite…

PebbleCreek Car Club – December 2014

Can you name the make and year?

Larry Cabral This vehicle is still being used on a ranch outside Winslow, Arizona. (Notice the custom door on this 1930 Ford Model A, stock as can be.) The car club’s next cruise will be to Wickenburg, Arizona on December 7 for Toys for Tots. For more information about the Car Club just call President…

LifeLong Learning at PebbleCreek – December 2014

Kathleen Reeder, wildlife photographer, has published her award winning photographs in National Geographic, Arizona Highways and many other publications.

Diversity of class subjects offers ways to explore new interests The A to Zs of LifeLong Learning’s classes range from Armchair Travel in Antarctica to Wildlife Photography with 19 other subjects in between. With such diverse offerings surely there’s something that will pique your interest! Classes begin in January (see below) and are limited in…

WomenHeart Discussion Group

Rusty Rinehart Did you know more women die from heart disease than men? It’s true! Have you ever felt alone and scared because of heart disease you’ve experienced or that which many members of your family have experienced? Most alarming is the lack of education and support that helps us live more fulfilled lives. Do…