Dana Thomas PebbleCreek Hiking Club members getting out in the late spring and summer have the pleasure of seeing ironwood trees and saguaro cacti in bloom. The club has regularly scheduled hikes year round; see pchikers.org for more information. Pictured here on a trail in the White Tank Mountain Regional Park are, from left to…
Melissa Kallett, Recreation Director Join the fun and laughter of our “TV Dinners.” Tickets for the Friday, July 26 dinner go on sale July 15 in the Eagle’s Nest Activities Office. The cost is $30 and includes a “Southwestern Buffet” of grilled chicken, ground beef, rice/refried beans, toppings, and a churro. Attendees needing gluten-free or…
Debbie George There are lots of new events on the horizon for the wine club, which is a good reason to join or renew your membership. Following are some of the upcoming events that you can put on your calendar: * July 16—Hawaiian themed buffet with music * Aug. 20—Small plates and good wines with…
Howie Tiger Kelly Schunke and Paul Schwartz were the overall winners of the 2024 PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) 27th annual Member/Guest Tournament. They had previously won in 2022. The tourney was held on April 24, 25, and 26, playing the East and West courses at Tuscany Falls. One hundred and four 2-man teams competed…
Howie Tiger On April 29, the 13th edition of the Marilynn Smith Scholarship Pro-Am teed it up at Gainey Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. Thirty-one teams competed in a scramble format with each team made up of four amateurs and one Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Professional. In the past, this Pro-Am was played at…
Lynn Warren On June 6, the 80th anniversary of D-Day, nine “D” hikers enjoyed a relatively easy but scenic 4-mile loop in Estrella Mountain Regional Park just 20 minutes south of PebbleCreek. During the summer months, hikes start as early as 5:30 a.m. to beat the heat, which was very appropriate for this hike since…
Howie Tiger On April 11 the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) held a four-man team Stableford Points tournament where past PCMGA presidents were recognized for their service over the years. To date there have been 26 men who have served as president, three of whom have served two terms. The term runs from June 1…
Emily Grotta April was a very bittersweet month at the Tuscany Fitness Center. On April 29, after teaching her last class, Ann Merrill hung up her microphone and ended her 23-year stint here, where she affected the health and wellness of thousands of residents and guests. Ann helped us recover from hip surgeries and knee…
Tim Munson I took up golf at the age of 66 when we moved from Bend, Ore., to PebbleCreek. I have now played 349 rounds and am a golf addict. For many years I have texted my mother-in-law (Alice) each morning, who is now 96 living in Hood River, Ore. When I started golfing, she…
Mark Yadgir and Marilyn Becker What a fun time for the Rovin’ Pebbles! The Pebble Creek Rovin’ Pebbles RV Club recently took a trip to Lake Havasu City, Ariz. We had a great stay at Lake Havasu State Park, on the shores of the lake. Our days started with a social time over coffee and…