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…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Holiday Season and Your Pets
Jim Ellison, President of Pet Companions Club It is the holiday season again and a time to be extra careful about your pets’ well-being. The holiday season is when family and friends visit and chances increase for your pets to escape your home. Please be extra vigilant and make sure your pets have proper identification…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Quilters Set New Record for Community Service
Linda Rowe The PebbleCreek Quilters Club faced many challenges in completing charity projects due to COVID-19 precautions. Like many clubs, we were unable to use the Creative Arts Center (CAC) for several months. Until we were able to access our stores of fabric for charitable uses, many members used their personal supplies to begin making…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
TTT Chapter P Approaches New Year with Gratitude and Optimism
Sandy Hoffman All of us have had our fill with the current issues facing us each day. We would like to invite the community to join us as we turn our thoughts to positivity. We are grateful for the small things in our lives, such as a wave or smile from a friend not yet met,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Wine Club Fundraiser for Kare Bears
Culver Stone, President, PebbleCreek Wine Club In the pre-COVID-19 days, the club did fundraising during the December Gala. Donations in those times were raised from silent auctions and raffles, which offered fine wines, tours of wineries in Napa Valley, and cruises on the Douro River in Portugal. This year, the club’s board decided to auction wines that…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Wine Club Honors Tom Bailey
Culver Stone, President At a recent board meeting, the PebbleCreek Wine Club recognized Thomas “Tom” Bailey for his outstanding service as the former president. COVID-19 had prevented the board from presenting a gift to Tom during the April 2020 wine club dinner. The belated recognition for Tom’s service was a magnum of 2008 Coach Insignia…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Holidays and Alzheimer’s
Teri Sellers Thanksgiving and Christmas can be wonderful and magical. It is time for families and friends to get together, but this year families that have a loved one with dementia have the added burden of dealing with COVID-19. In normal times, the holidays are often filled with opportunities for togetherness, sharing, laughter, and memories. We…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Creekers Walk to End Alzheimer’s Raising Awareness and $3,000
Teri Sellers The Alzheimer’s Association posted the following on their website: “The world may look a little different right now, but one thing hasn’t changed: our commitment to ending Alzheimer’s. This year, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is everywhere—on every sidewalk, track and trail. Your health and safety are our top priorities. This year’s event won’t…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
PC Singles Celebrate Halloween
Jan Hansen Although the PC Singles Club could not hold the traditional Halloween party this year, some members found a way to celebrate Halloween by dressing in costumes and gathering at Sunrise Park to socialize on Saturday evening. Small groups of members attended an outing to the Desert Botanical Garden on Oct. 13 and the Wildlife World…