Arty Bartlett Oh my gosh, the trash talk started early and often on the brisk morning of Feb. 20 as contestants got to do a target warm–up. They also do the “shifty-eyed dance” where they pretend they aren’t watching everyone else while dialing in to center target! If you ever watch one of these events,…
Ruth Bindler Imagine a Saturday morning walk with sightings of snowy and great egrets, green herons, white pelicans, great blue herons, and even a bald eagle. It does not sound like Goodyear, Arizona. But Tres Rios (referring to the joining of three rivers—Salt, Gila, and Agua Fría) Wetlands Environmental Restoration project near 91st Avenue in…
Spike Razem and Jean Harris How often are you invited to a 160th birthday party? Last month one of the cutest couples in PebbleCreek celebrated their 80th each, born just one month apart in 1946. The always-young Don Paxton and Nancy Preston are both active in PebbleCreek, especially on the pickleball courts, golf courses, card…
Donna Swagger Les Misérables! Jersey Boys! Sweet Charity! Experience “A Bit of Broadway” with the PebbleCreek Singers. Concert dates are Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May 2. Thursday and Friday shows are evening performances at 7 p.m. in the Renaissance Theater. A matinee performance will be offered on Saturday, May 2, at 3 p.m. in…
Melinda Klinka, the Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek On Feb. 20, Jim and Marge Ellison were recognized for over 40 years of service and compassion for animals with a bench dedication at Merrell Street Park area, presented by the Pet Companions Club. In attendance were family, friends, and, appropriately, dogs. The bench is inscribed as…
Kathy Erlick Kare Bears is about neighbors helping neighbors. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, Kare Bears brings together PebbleCreek resident volunteers to help neighbors in need with rides to medical appointments, loans of home medical equipment, and more. Kare Bears also promotes wellness across the broader PebbleCreek community through events and screenings. Learn more at…
Arty Bartlett This little “Turkey Shoot” started off in November at the start of our Club Season. November and Turkeys go together but this was February, and what does Valentine’s Day have to do with Turkeys? Well, truthfully it has to do more with Bowling Pins and Turkeys … Wait, what? So now that you…
Emily Grotta Thanks to Diana Horton-Smith, vice president of membership, new Art Club members had fun as they collaborated on paintings that bore the mark of everyone at the party. Diana found the idea for a Paint & Pass party online and knew it would be a great way for the new members to meet…
Amber Rivera On Jan. 20, the PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) Cancer Awareness Tournament was played under beautiful blue skies, creating the perfect backdrop for a day filled with purpose, reflection, and joy. There was lots of pink, plenty of laughter, and the Remembrance Garden was as moving and beautiful as ever—offering a quiet space…
Jeanne Schimmelpfennig The PebbleCreek Community Church (PCCC) celebrated the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s with a Bandstand/Soul Train dinner/dance on Jan. 30 in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. The PCCC Fellowship Committee handled all the details and created a very successful event attended by 113 congregants. Oh, the food! Delicious chicken breast, pork chop, and vegetarian dinners…