Ross Dunfee It was still dark, at 3:42 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, when the minesweeper USS Condor AMc-14 saw a two-man Japanese submarine two miles from the mouth of Pearl Harbor. The USS Ward APD-16 that located and destroyed the submarine at 6:45 a.m., was herself sunk later that day by a kamikaze military…
Category: December 2021
Features, December 2021
Just Folks Association Presents 11th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Phylice Walton Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the conscience of America when righteousness and justice were not rolling down the hills of our society. He and others brought to the forefront the pain and suffering that accompanied the injustices of our nation. America was challenged to live up to her ideals of liberty and…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Republican Club Honors Veterans
Susan Kice A capacity crowd of members, guests, and veterans gathered at the Tuscany Falls Ballroom on Nov. 4 for the PebbleCreek Republican Club’s (PCRC) 11th annual Veterans Day dinner. Each branch was honored as the veterans stood in turn to be recognized, and “their” song was sung by a greatly appreciative audience. The very moving…
Features, December 2021
Essential Oils for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
JoAnne Guadioso The holiday season is meant to be full of joy, merriment, and happy socializing, but can sometimes stray far away from this. Your days may be filled with gift shopping, family reunions, party planning, overeating, and not enough sleep. Prepping for the holidays can be harsh on anyone! Luckily, essential oils can be…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
The Eyes Have It
Vicki Ray PebbleCreek rug hooker Donna Holbeck received an honorable mention earlier this year for her hooked artwork, Wise Guys. It’s an elaborate piece created with fine, small strips of colorful wool hooked into a foundation cloth. The pattern is based on an illustration by artist David Galchutt. A photo of Donna’s completed artwork is…
Sports, December 2021
Bunker Babes Enjoy an October Fall Breakfast
Marielle Ramsey We are a nine-hole ladies golf group, which has been together for 10 years. We love to not only play golf but also to socialize and have fun. We gather twice a year for breakfast and also have a Christmas get-together. Being part of this group means so much for all of us. After 10…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Republican Club Had a Busy Month
Camille Grabb It seems a long way off, but if you’re a candidate running for office, the 2022 Arizona elections (Primary Aug. 2 and General Nov. 8) will be here before you know it! Being voted Arizona’s Best Republican Club means our club is top priority for candidates to visit who want to meet serious-minded voters.…
Generals, December 2021
Holiday HOA Hours
Susan Knox Wilson, PebbleCreek Golf Resort Communications Team Here are the HOA office and facility hours for the Christmas and New Year holidays: Thursday, Dec. 23; Friday, Dec. 24; Saturday, Dec. 25; Friday, Dec.31; Saturday, Jan. 1 Activities Office, Administration, Architectural and Landscape Committee Office * Closed Creative Arts Center * Sunday, Dec. 12 –…
Generals, December 2021
Pub Nite Trivia Returns
Mellissa Kallett The ever-popular Pub Quiz Nites return to PebbleCreek in January—with a slightly changed format and new location from years past. Due to the realities of post-COVID staffing and food price uncertainty, this season’s Pub Nites will be bar service only. Players will need to dine on their own in advance, though they are welcome…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Join the Fun of Zumba
Pat Jensen Zumba is alive and well in PebbleCreek. We always have a lot of fun with our new instructor, Tatiana Brown. We dressed in pink to commemorate all the ladies we know who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Then, we celebrated Halloween with everyone dressing up in danceable costumes. A good time was…