Category: December 2019

Camera Club Events

Left to right: Jim Frey, Susan Bernt, Adriana Greisman, Glenn Ishibashi, and Lynn Warren (photographer) pausing for a quick group photo in front of impressive fall colors along the West Fork Trail.

Lynn Warren The Camera Club, open to all PebbleCreekers with an interest in photography, offers presentations on a variety of interesting topics and frequently sponsors club outings. On Oct. 23, several club members drove north to Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon to enjoy a relatively flat hike on the popular West Fork Trail which featured…

Janice Goodwin scores hole-in-one at Eagle’s Nest

Pat Kaer PebbleCreek Ladies Niners Golf Association (PCL9GA) member, Janice Goodwin, scored a hole-in-one on Oct. 20, at Eagle’s Nest hole number 8. She used a 7-iron for the 105-yard shot. She was playing with her Sunday couples golf group. Her husband, Rick, and Rich and Bonnie Elliott watched with her as the ball went into…

Building Bridges: looking back

Mary Thomas The Building Bridges column was introduced, with the support of the HOA, in June of 2018. The first article provided background information for the column’s establishment and introduced the purpose and aspirations of the column. As background for the column’s establishment, the first article noted that “planned communities are diversifying and the cultures of inclusive…

Sit and Fit Class Halloween class

Julie Softley, Instructor Our Sit & Fit Class at PebbleCreek meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. in the fitness studio. They know how to celebrate Halloween the right way by partying all class long. We even got to exercise in our costumes. We would love to have you join our class in the…

Hiking the Crosscut Trail

Left to right: Lynn Warren (photographer), Neal Wring, Clare Bangs, Eileen Lords-Mosse, Dave Ausman (“Ausy”), and Marilyn Reynolds on the Crosscut Trail with impressive Weaver’s Needle in the background.

Lynn Warren Hiking in the Superstitions seldom disappoints but having to cope with I-10 commuter traffic causes the hiking club to hike these iconic mountains less frequently than a few years ago. However, on Oct. 14, six PebbleCreek “B” hikers headed east to enjoy one of their favorite hikes, an 8.5-mile hike with roughly 2,200…

Roadrunners Tennis Team celebrates Halloween

Front row: Michelle Moskos, Shelley Bain, Mary Zanella; Back row: Norma Whitley, Jan Frens, Jean Bee, Jo Werner (captain), Barbie Heck (hostess), Donna Armbruster, Kathleen Tyryfter, Sally Ward, and Judy Gains

Norma Whitley The Roadrunners Tennis Team is off to another season in the Women’s Interclub Tennis League (WITL), which kicked off on Sept. 24. The team is headed by captain Jo Werner and co-captain Shelley Bain. Members of the Roadrunners gathered at the home of Barbie Heck to celebrate Halloween. As always, Barbie’s home was…

Bocce updates

Carolyn Rota In order to help you plan for winter play, we are providing the following information: 2019/2020 Winter League registration ends Dec. 3. All registrations must be done online. If you have questions or need help with QuickScores, a Bocce Board member will be at the EN Kiosk from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on…

PCLGA “Golf Wars” Tournament announced

Tournament planners are front row (left to right): Jean Ostroga, Amber Rivera, Linda Sweet, Tess Braden, Jackie Goupil. Back row: Karen Stadjuhar, Kathy Enegren, Jeannie Alvarez, Jenna Ridgeway, Barb Rossi, Trish Watkins, Vicki McLaughlin, Judy Hauser, Lisa Reichert; Not pictured: Marilyn Agusta, Kathi Curtis, Sharon Hadley, Joanne Pollock, Vicki Ray, and Peggy Steffan.

Vicki Ray “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” Who can forget that iconic opening to the first Star Wars film in 1977? The phrase is inspiring member sign-ups for the 25th annual Members-Guest golf tournament held by the PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association or PCLGA. “Golf Wars – May the Course be with…

PCLGA members play a “Spooktacular” Goofy Golf Scramble

Finalists in Best Halloween Costume Contest (left to right): Ellen Enright (Cubs fan), Winner Nancy Kyle (1949 Prom Queen), Liz Mitchell (Shrek), Sue White (Bumble Bee), Deb Smedley (Progressive Flo).

Chris Duprey In celebration of the first Tuesday play after overseeding, PCLGA members played in a “Spooktacular” Goofy Golf Day Scramble on Oct. 29 at Eagle’s Nest. “Spooky Chairs”, Judy Hauser and Deb Smedley planned the super fun event with tricks or treats on every hole. We are not talking about having Godiva chocolates for…