Norma Whitley On the evening of Nov. 8, the PebbleCreek Irish American Club held their annual Fàilte air ais Pàrtaidh (Welcome Back Party) at the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. The event, consisting of well over 200 members in attendance, started with time for all to reunite, toast to camaraderie, and plan for the upcoming club year…
Sheila Snyder There is a rumor traveling around PebbleCreek that there is a new resident, a Viking named Rudolph the Red, living among us. It has been reported by reputable sources that one day he was standing, staring out the window, when he suddenly declared to his wife that it was going to rain. His…
Pat Jensen During October, Tatiana’s Zumba class celebrated breast cancer survivors by wearing pink—there was so much pink in the room! Class participants also got in the mood for Halloween with costumes. Tatiana’s Zumba class is always so much fun, but even more fun when everyone dresses for the occasion.
Claudia Clarkson Several members of T.T.T. Chapter P were welcomed to Michael Anderson Elementary School by 21 talkative and enthusiastic 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade girls. They were excited by our visit, but their enthusiasm was bolstered by the pizza we brought for their lunch treat. Before our arrival, Brittany, the school social worker,…
Rose Mansell Who has more fun … the 8 a.m. aerobics class does with Ann Merrill! The 8 a.m. aerobics class got together for a special luncheon for Ann Merrill to wish her well on her knee surgery and quick recovery. The luncheon was graciously coordinated by Pat Jensen, who also surprised and gifted Ann…
A Beginners Mah Jongg class with 12 participants was held in October and November for four weeks. The participants learned the Mah Jongg “language” and strategies for playing this great game. The instructor was Sue White, along with helpers, Pat Bangart. Mary Georgesen, Patty Greene, Nancy Hume, Averill Swenson, and Kathy Carney. A new class…
Lynn Warren Each month the Camera Club selects a picture as Photo of the Month and, for December, chose a very Arizona-like rodeo picture taken by club member Suzy Skolnik while visiting White Stallion Ranch north of Tucson. Laura True, owner of the ranch, assisted by several wranglers and rodeo competitors, put on weekly rodeos…
Johnny Henson Tuesday 8 a.m. 8-Ball tournament winners for October were Johnny Henson (x2), Lynn Warren, and Rene Lefebvre. Friday 8 a.m. 9-Ball tournament winners for October were Bill Frustaglia (x2), Al Vence, and Johnny Henson. Player of the month is Johnny Henson with three wins. Congratulations to Bill Frustaglia for two wins. I want…
Cindi Sokoloff Just when we all thought that we could not take another hot day in the 100s, the weather turns to what makes PebbleCreek one of the most desirable places to retire in Arizona. That also means that the Garden Club of PebbleCreek is back! Our members have been very busy this summer planning…
Monday Non-Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Sandy Blackburn Many of our snowbirds have been returning to the bridge tables. This group meets in the Palm Room at Eagle’s Nest. If you are new to the community and would like to play duplicate bridge, we would enjoy having you join us. Someone may need a partner. Sign up…