Dan Phelka The PebbleCreek Computer Club resumes its weekly instructional meetings Monday, Jan. 6, at 4:15 p.m. (until about 5:45 p.m.) in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. The first few meetings will explain some Windows 10 features and settings as well as showing how to use the Internet efficiently. I’m sure it will be of interest…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Artist of the Month – Carol Collins
The PebbleCreek Art Club’s Artist of the Month Committee The PebbleCreek Art Club is proud to present Carol Collins with the December “Artist of the Month” award. Carol’s love for painting began when she took her first art class as a sophomore in high school. At that time, she completed two acrylic paintings and, although…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Out of this world experience
Ken Minichiello There was no better place to have an “out of this world experience” than at the Dinner Under the Stars with Gene Fioretti. The event was sponsored by the PebbleCreek Italian American Club on Friday, Nov. 1. What looked like a converted hot water tank, this huge refractor Dobsonian scope allowed us to…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
George Daniolos, founder of K-9 Defense to speak Wednesday, Dec. 4
Marge Ellison, vice president The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek is pleased to have as its speaker at our general membership meeting, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, with featured speaker, George Daniolos, founder and director of K-9 Defense. We will meet at 3 p.m. in room 100 of the Eagle’s Nest Activities Center. All PebbleCreek residents,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Word of the Month: Shungite-fullerenes
David Zapatka Shungite-fullerenes: a unique combination of carbon and silicate minerals found in an ancient deposit in Karelia, Russia. Friend and fellow wisdom seeker book club member, Sandria (Joy) Valente, gave me a special gift recently—a shungite-fullerenes rock. I had never heard of these before. Joy explained shungite-fullerenes rocks have special properties and are called…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Ski Club looking forward to a great season
Lynn Warren Time to think snow (but not in PC). Many western ski areas already have snow so hopefully great ski conditions are in our future. So, time to dust off and tune up your skis! PebbleCreek doesn’t have a ski club but is well represented in Valley of the Sun Ski Club (VSSC) which…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Rovin’ Pebbles trip to Cottonwood
Tim Munson My wife and I picked PebbleCreek as our new home just over a year ago, and we joined the PebbleCreek Rovin’ Pebbles RV club. Our first trip was to the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque with a great group from the RV club. They made us feel at home, we knew we had picked…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
It’s as boring as watching paint dry
Charlene Romanos Watching paint dry may be boring for some, but not to an artist. There is immense satisfaction in letting the last of the paint dry, stepping back and seeing that you have captured your inspiration on paper. It signals the completion of a work of art. The journey of artwork takes place in…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Gun Club outing quite a blast
Susan Knox Wilson “Our first ever outing to Shooters World was really a blast,” revealed Dan Borchers, PebbleCreek Gun Club Vice President. “The virtual range was especially fun and quite a challenge.” The outing included two hours of range time, six private shooting lanes, a range safety officer to assist the group, gun rental, targets,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
GoodTime Gals Social Club
Pat Atkinson Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and Happy Holidays. LuJean Anderson and Pat Atkinson welcome all women who live in PebbleCreek. You are automatically a member of the GoodTime Gals Social Club if you live in PebbleCreek. We don’t have dues. Just come alone or bring a friend to any of our activities. Christmas/holiday luncheon…