Agie Olmedo It has been an amazing year at Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek. We’ve enjoyed resident trips, bingo, holiday gatherings, and so many other special occasions. Thinking of all these great moments, I realize that what I love most is the community we have here in Goodyear. We are truly honored for every referral and…
Category: December 2023
Features, December 2023
2 Your Health: Should I Start Physical Therapy Before Surgery?
AzOPT Goodyear We hear it all the time—“I’m having surgery anyways,” “I’ll wait until after surgery,” or “It hurts to move now so you can’t really help me.” But the truth is, pre-operative rehabilitation (or pre-hab), can be just as important as the surgery. Read on to find out the benefits of pre-hab! What is pre–hab?…
December 2023, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Doubles Tactics for Players of Any Level
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, Ms. Littlewood offers these basic doubles strategies for players of any level. To read all her advice, buy her book. Always face the ball on the other side of the net. Regardless of where you are on the court…
Generals, December 2023
Resident Vendors, Secondhand Treasures Is Back!
The extremely popular Secondhand Treasures sale is back for 2024! Spaces go on sale Jan. 3 at 8 a.m. in the Activities Office. Residents only are invited to buy a vendor space for $25 beginning Wednesday, Jan. 3 in the Activities Office. Vendor Space includes one (1) six-foot table and one (1) chair. Please bring your…
Features, December 2023
Pet of the Month: Meet Maxwell Edison (aka Eddie)
Lynn Gresko Eddie is a 10-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, born in Edgeley (north Philly), Penn., in May 2013. Eddie is the second of two Cavies that we’ve had, the other being Penny Lane or Laney. We love Cavies because they are smart, fun, loyal, love to please their owners, and don’t require too much exercise. Eddie’s favorite…
Generals, December 2023
Activities Office Events
Concert: Barbra & Frank: The Concert That Never Was—Dec. 3 It is unlikely that the two powerhouse voices of the century would have ever shared the same stage … until now! Two great artists paying tribute to their characters, singing the most memorable music and songs ever written. They never worked together, exactly, except when…
Generals, December 2023
Kare Bears’ Korner
Share Bears Halloween Fun Nicki Forbes-Robinson Share Bears bingo celebrated fall and Halloween with spiders, caldrons, ghosts, and fun costumes. Wearing their best fall colors, the bingo hosts were Jacquie O’Hare, Nicki Forbes-Robinson, Hilda Fermin, Norma Klinger, Jerry Nuttell, and Dave Johnson. All PebbleCreekers are welcome to join us for low-key bingo at 10:30 a.m.…
Generals, December 2023
AA Serenity Group
Grant me: Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover…
Generals, December 2023
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the January edition is Dec. 8 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines, or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
Generals, December 2023
Save the Date—TWGC’s Date with a Plate!
Jill Burnham Looking for ideas to elevate your dinner table decorations while lending support to fellow residents in the West Valley? Last year’s Date with Plate breathtaking tables were in the style of photos in the most fashionable home magazines. The Women’s Giving Circle (TWGC) of PebbleCreek is presenting its second annual Date with a…