Kathleen Ripley Leo Aperitivo translated means aperitif in English, drinks and appetizers for cocktail hour(s). Oct. 24 was the date when seven PebbleCreek Italian American Club members opened their homes for Aperitivo, thanks to organizers Cheryl Neel and Lois Olson-Lynch. One home featured a favorite appetizer: meatballs in sauce. Sylvana Smidt graciously agreed after numerous attempts by attendees to…
Wine Club Gala and Kare Bears Fundraiser Dec. 17, 2024 The Wine Club Gala and Fundraiser for Kare Bears on Dec. 17 is almost here. This is our annual event where all proceeds from the silent auction and raffle go to Kare Bears. All money raised stays in PebbleCreek to benefit you and goes toward…
Helen Limjoco On Oct. 24, Tatiana Brown hosted her annual Zumbathon for Breast Cancer Awareness. Zumba participants showed their support for breast cancer survivors and warriors by wearing pink and dancing for 50 minutes. The class was led by Tatiana with guest instructor Helen Limjoco joining in on the fun. The class was hopping and…
Helen Limjoco The week of Oct. 21 was designated as Pink Week for PebbleCreek’s fitness classes. Many of the class attendees donned pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Helen Limjoco’s Classic Aerobics class was no exception. Everyone looked great in their pink outfits and matching headbands. What a wonderful, beautiful, and caring group of…
Goodyear Make a Difference Day Rowena Stephenson A group of PebbleCreek Hikers took some time out from hiking to help improve the City of Goodyear on Oct. 26. They participated in the annual community service event, Make a Difference Day. Nearly 200 volunteers from several community groups completed projects to help the city’s residents and…
Lynn Warren Although the Camera Club normally meets on the second Monday of the month, the December meeting will be a members-only potluck at the Oasis Pool at noon on Friday, Dec. 6. Several interesting events are planned for the next few months. For information about the club, visit the club website at pebblecreekcameraclub.com or…
Is it sunrise or sunset? It could be either but the Photo of the Month is a dramatic sunrise captured by club member Lynn Warren. As everyone remembers, the summer was extremely hot so the hiking club departed very early and usually conducted nearby hikes. One benefit was that for a brief few minutes hikers…
Sign up now for our January 2025 lessons featuring the East Coast Swing and the Fox Trot! Jan. 7, 14, 21, and 28 1 p.m.: Beginner East Coast Swing 2 p.m.: Beginner Fox Trot The PebbleCreek Ballroom Dance Club invites all residents of PebbleCreek to join us at our popular weekly group dance lessons, located…
Linda Rowe The Oasis Pool ramada was transformed into a beautiful setting for high tea. Tables were decorated with handmade tablecloths, floral paper cups and plates, and beautiful centerpieces. Joel and Arlene Mounce, owners of Ribbons Tea House, provided a tea tasting. Joel provided information about the health benefits, caffeine content, brewing instructions for hot…
Maureen Strachan Carol has been quilting for almost 50 years. She has won over 50 ribbons, which include two Best of Show ribbons. She has exhibited in local, national, and international quilt shows. Carol and her husband, Craig, moved to PebbleCreek 2 1⁄2 years ago from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., as snowbirds but decided full time residency…