David Zapatka Often called the most important shot in all of pickleball, the dink is the critical shot aspiring players must learn to improve their game. The dink is a shot hit slowly and softly into the opponents’ non-volley zone, as close to the net as possible. If the opponent hits this ball hard, it goes…
Category: December 2020
Sports, December 2020
PCSSA Recognition
Fred Dresser Each year the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) recognizes those individuals who contributed to making this league special. Needless to say, this year was a little bit different due to a thing called COVID-19. In spite of this interruption, PCSSA recognized the following individuals for their contributions to our league: Larry Karr, Ron…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
PebbleCreek Art Club Announces Fall Art Show Winners
Charlene Romanos There can be no doubt that, when possible, viewing artwork is best done in person. However, with the COVID-19 shutdown of facilities here in our PC community, the Fall Show committee was able to procure FLITE Goodyear’s conference facilities to host the show. On Nov. 7 and 8, ticketed visitors attended the show…
Generals, December 2020
What’s New Around PebbleCreek!
Murphy Kulasa, Marketing Manager Home Designs—PebbleCreek offers four different series of homes from which to choose your new dream home: Courtyard Villas, Tradition, Premiere, and Estate. All of these home designs offer outstanding living and entertaining areas, provide plenty of storage opportunities, and architectural options throughout. Quick Move-In Homes—Discover a selection of desirable quick move-in…
Sports, December 2020
Bocce News
Carolyn Rota, Public Relations Yahoo, bocce started and we’re back to having fun! Since Oct. 21, the PebbleCreek Bocce ball members started rolling and the 2020-21 bocce season is looking great. All the planning by the bocce board to keep our members safe and healthy seems to have paid off. Also, a big part has to do with…
Generals, December 2020
Woodcarvers Club Noah’s Ark Raffle
Kathy Stauffer, PC Woodcarver VP PebbleCreek Woodcarvers Club’s Noah’s Ark raffle is finally here! This beautiful ark, with removable parts and at least 40 pieces (not suitable for young children due to possible choking hazard with some smaller pieces), is approximately two feet long. It would make a great gift or centerpiece for your home or church.…
Generals, December 2020
LifeLong Learning at PebbleCreek
ABC 15 Interviews Lindstrom Pat Ingalls LifeLong Learning’s president, Cathy Lindstrom, recently appeared on ABC 15 Arizona in a TV news segment on how seniors are staying connected during the pandemic’s social isolation. The feature, which highlighted Robson’s PebbleCreek community, aired Oct. 14. “This is a very social community, so it’s been hard, from that…
Generals, December 2020
Kare Bears’ Korner
Kare Bears Presents Resuming in January on Zoom Teri Sellers Kare Bears Presents is back in business! Unfortunately, it’s without the homemade cakes and cookies from our wonderful bakers. Kare Bears Presents hosted its first Zoom presentation Oct. 28. Dr. Dallas Smith of AZ Pain Doctors in Goodyear shared a presentation “Chronic Pain Safe and Effective…
Generals, December 2020
New Homeowners Orientation Now Available as a Video
Traci Baker, Director, Community Activities and Communications Recently a note went out to new homeowners inviting them to view a video presentation that has replaced the in-person orientation that used to occur a few times a year. The in-person meetings have not been possible due to COVID-19 restrictions. If you would like to view the…
December 2020
2022 Room Request Forms
Patti Wegehaupt, Activities Office It is that time again, room requests for 2022. The 2020 year has slipped by very quickly, and here we are getting ready to make plans for 2022. We will not be having a meeting this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. You can pick up the 2022 room request forms at the…