Category: December 2015

Support during your journey with cancer

Rayma Scalzo Have you been recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer? If so, you may be frightened about your future and whether you will be okay. It can be overwhelming and often is isolating. It is for these reasons that you might want to consider attending our PebbleCreek Breast Cancer Discussion Group. It is open to…

PC Hiking Club Diary

Pete Williams Thirteen members of the PebbleCreek Hiking Club did a hike on October 28 on one of the top trails in Arizona – the West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona. At this time of the year this is one of the most beautiful hikes in the state. Pictured left to right are…

PebbleCreek Republican Club Veterans Day Dinner highlights

1915 Honoree Award presented to Chaplain John Parsons by President Linda Migliore

Liz Gibson The annual PebbleCreek Republican Club Veterans Day Dinner was another sold-out smash success. The celebratory event, honoring many PebbleCreek residents who have served their country in the military, was held November 5 in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. Following an outstanding dinner with accompanying patriotic music President Linda Migliore thanked Social Chair Sandy Miller…

PebbleCreek WomenHeart learns about 911 calls

Rusty Rinehart On October 21 over 40 people attended the presentation by the Goodyear Fire Department about making 911 calls. The event was hosted by the PebbleCreek WomenHeart Discussion group. Russ Braden, the Battalion Chief and Public Information Officer, gave an informative talk about what happens during a 911 call, how travel to the various…

Taking better pictures

Automatic typically works well; Scenes may work even better.

Bill Raymond By now most people have made the change to digital cameras. Digital technology has made it relatively easy for manufacturers to include sophisticated capability in even the most basic equipment. To make them easier to use, manufacturers provide an Automatic function (Auto) to make it easy to take good pictures without technical knowledge.…

New Irish Club member

Membership Chairman Maureen Pugsley assists new member Heide Witkowski in becoming a member of the PebbleCreek Irish American Club. Remember, you don’t need to be Irish to join this club; you just need to like to have fun! For more information call Maureen at 623-444-5642.

Results of October 17 Art Club Art Walk

First place Brain on Art – Charlene Romanos

Judy Bihary We are excited to announce the results of our October 17 Art Walk Event. What a fun evening! Co-chairs Judy Bihary and Charlene Romanos want to extend our very gracious thanks to everyone who helped make the evening a smashing success. They include our committee members JoAnne Clements, Marsha Lyons, Marielle Ramsey and…

PC Irish American Club annual kick-off patio party

Susan Kice A beautiful Sunday night; a gorgeous PebbleCreek setting; all ready and waiting for guests to arrive. And arrive they did! The Tuscany Falls Patio was soon filled with the sounds of laughter and friendship as 130 members gathered to kick-off another year of the IAC. Following a delicious buffet dinner guests were entertained…

Men’s Christian Fellowship elects 2016 officers

Ed Sampson speaking to the Men’s Christian Fellowship

Larry Gleason On November 4 the Men’s Christian Fellowship held its annual business meeting. Officers elected for 2016 include: Tom Chapman, president; Ron Glynn, vice-president; Jim Beyers, secretary; and Bob Stootsberry, treasurer. Following the business meeting Ed Sampson, a resident of PebbleCreek, provided a very interesting and insightful presentation on “The Reality of the Christian…

Wednesday afternoon Pairs Bridge

Darlene Finnegan Pairs Bridge meets every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Eagle’s Nest Palm Room. For more information call Luanne and Wes Jorgensen at 935-9200. The following winners are for the indicated dates: 10/7: 1st Sandy Blackburn and Evelyn Mercer; 2nd Kay Baumann and Jean Edwards; 3rd Jerry Schecktman and David Wattenberg 10/14: 1st…