Susan Eastman Although born and raised until the age of 9 in Los Angeles, Nora spent most of her childhood in Reno, Nev., where she later met and married husband Lewis. They settled on a ranch 30 miles from town with horses, pigs, and an array of cats and dogs. At the time Lew taught science…
Category: December 2023
Generals, December 2023
Unit Happenings
Unit 3 Neighbors Rooting for Favorite Teams Linda Babcock On Oct. 30, 19 neighbors from Unit 3 got together at the home of Randy and Shonnie Harrison to root for their favorite team, either the Raiders or the Lions. In addition, the World Series with the Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers was viewed on the big screen outside.…
December 2023, Sports
PebbleCreek Senior Softball’s 29th Season Is Underway
Fred Dresser On Oct. 21, the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) began its 29th season of play with 24 teams spread across three divisions (American, Mid-American, and National). The 29th season recorded 304 registered members of PCSSA, made up of 256 players, 13 subs, 25 nonplaying managers and assistants, and 10 volunteers. The PCSSA also saw a number…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Fitness. Fun. Friendship.
Pam Marshall On a beautiful fall day in November, 30 members of the FIIT group—Friends in it Together—gathered at Oasis Pool to celebrate another successful fall challenge with instructor and inspirational coach, Christy O’Gara. This group began as a 7 a.m. exercise class in the PebbleCreek fitness center years ago before COVID-19 changed everything. The group pivoted…
Front Page, December 2023
PebbleCreek’s Salute to Veterans
Activities Office The PebbleCreek 2023 Salute to Veterans event in the Renaissance Theater on Nov. 9 was a lovely event that featured moving stories, inspirational remarks, beautiful music, and a heartfelt thanks to all veterans. The program featured a wide variety of presenters and performers as follows: The Posting of the Colors by Luke Air Force Base…
Generals, December 2023
A Subject All Pet Owners Will Face
Jim Ellison The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek is pleased to have Amanda Dorn, DVM, as guest speaker at our general membership meeting on Dec. 6, 2023. We will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 100 of the Eagle’s Nest Activities Center. All PebbleCreek residents, whether club members or not, are invited to attend. There is no charge.…
December 2023, Sports
Player Development in the PebbleCreek Pickleball Club
Pam McWhorter Three years ago, I stepped on the court as an attendee of one of the first post COVID-19 Intro to Pickleball classes. I soon learned that I have an addiction! Yes, I admit I can’t seem to get enough of it. My body yells at me and says no more pickleball, but my…
Generals, December 2023
Chic Boutique 2023—A Stylish Success!
Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities Shoes, purses, jewelry … the ingredients for a great afternoon at PebbleCreek, and just what was had Nov. 1 at the annual Chic Boutique event at the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. In addition to lots of style and shopping had by all, this event serves as a fundraiser for families in…
Generals, December 2023
PebbleCreek Singers Thank You
Diane Piehl The PebbleCreek Singers’ winter concert, “Enjoy the Holiday Season,” was a smashing success thanks to all of you. We were delighted to have two more new singers join the chorus, bass John Greenleaf and second soprano Peggy Mitchell. The chorus will take a short hiatus until mid-January when spring concert music will be…
Generals, December 2023
2024 PebbleCreek Irish American Charity Golf Tournament
Amy Volstromer This is going to be a lot of fun! We will start this tournament off on Saturday, March 2 with a Calcutta in the Tuscany Falls Chianti Room. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Bidding on all 54 teams starts at 5 p.m. Use your time wisely to study…