Stephen Banet Our Corvette of the Month is owned by John and Tracy Smart. John and Tracy moved to PebbleCreek in 2022. Both are active in various groups within our community. They have had three Corvettes, but this particular model is quite unique. It is a fabricated 1961 body on a 2006 frame. It is fitted…
For November’s Photo of the Month, the Camera Club selected an impressive sunrise taken by Lynn Warren, club vice president, while on an early morning hike in White Tanks Mountain Regional Park. Our summer was uncomfortably hot on many days, but we did experience numerous impressive sunrises, this one including crepuscular rays. The best camera…
Ila Larson, Pastel Artist, Named December Artist of the Month I am extremely surprised, pleased, and honored to receive this recognition. I grew up learning many different crafts from my parents, who both were always working on a project. As an adult, I began my artistic journey with creative stitchery, starting with macramé, then wall hangings…
Melissa D’Onofrio On Oct. 19, 2023, seven couples generously opened their homes to host our club’s twice-yearly aperitivo parties. These popular gatherings fill quickly and this year’s attendance broke all previous records, with 85 of our members participating! An Italian aperitivo is a bit like our American happy hour, but with abundant appetizers. They are also…
Cynthia Schwartz Diane Rottman, a member of the PebbleCreek Quilters Club, recently taught a Paper Piecing class. Paper Piecing is a technique used by quilters to easily sew complex designs. The method uses a paper template, folding fabric, sewing on the paper lines, and finishing by tearing off the paper. Paper Piecing is not a new…
Cynthia Schwartz Karen McCarty grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska. One day a friend said, “There’s a new quilt store in town. Let’s go take a class.” Karen commented, “I was ready to learn more. And viola, no more cardboard templates!” This class jump started Karen on her 40-year quilting journey. For the first 20 years, Karen mostly…
Patricia Moore On Nov. 2, 184 club members and their guests attended our 13th Annual Honoring Our Veterans Dinner. The Tuscany Falls Ballroom tables were decorated with centerpieces of flags from each military branch while full-size flags of the United States, Arizona, and all the branches of service were set up in front near the stage.…
Denise Beeson Ever wonder where you truly come from? You can navigate the story of your ancestors’ lives efficiently and with confidence using basic research skills that you already learned in high school! First step? Establish the foundation of your ancestors’ lives by filling out a family pedigree chart. Include their birth, marriage, and death dates…
Kayrene Braden The members of T.T.T. Chapter P held a special luncheon as a welcome to returning members from summer travels. The luncheon was held at member Mary Flynn’s beautiful home. The Friendship Committee outdid themselves with wonderful fall decorations, special treats, and games. A good time was had by all. The ladies were in…
Ted Blaine Ten Rovin’ Pebbles RV Club members traveled in five RVs to the Balloon Fiesta on Sunday, Oct. 8. We stayed overnight in Holbrook, where we had a group potluck and arrived at the Fiesta on Tuesday. Eight of the members had never experienced the Fiesta. This was the third visit by Wagon Masters Debbie…