Tim Pisarski A new season of LifeLong Learning activities and events starts in September. “We are very excited about our new season, said LLL’s incoming president, Tim Pisarski, “as our 70+ volunteers have been diligently collaborating and organizing a great new season of activities, aligned with our LifeLong Learning mission.” Here’s what’s ahead: Weekday Speaker…
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September 2024, Front Page
Hikers Cool Off in Clear Creek
Lynn Warren July 31 was another hot, humid day in Phoenix (high of 110 degrees). To escape the heat, eight hikers headed to the Camp Verde area to hike a club favorite at West Clear Creek. The drive down to the trailhead was challenging, and best done with a high clearance vehicle, but the hike…
August 2024, Front Page
The Irish American Club Returns from an Unforgettable 2024 Ireland Tour
Members of the Irish American Club returned from a fabulous group trip to Ireland in June, organized by club members Patty and Keith Barber. One of the club’s members, Barb Mussman, documented the trip with these personal highlights. “During our unforgettable 2024 Ireland Tour, we embarked on a thrilling adventure to explore 15 breathtaking sites…
August 2024, Front Page
Blood Drive Coming August 27
Tracey Schryver Have you considered donating blood? It’s a lifesaving and thoughtful way to show you care, and it’s so easy to do! Kare Bears will host a blood drive on Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. You can register through the Vitalant website at vitalant.org and select a specific time, or you…
August 2024, Front Page
Bocce Ball Is for Everyone
Kim Jacobs-Nicholson PebbleCreek Bocce Ball Club would like to remind residents that everyone can play in our club, including any and all who may have physical restrictions. It can be a permanent or temporary restriction (just had a surgery that requires temporary use of some type of assistance). Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, and canes are all…
August 2024, Front Page
PCSSA Travels to Pinetop
Fred Dresser Everyone in PebbleCreek is aware of our softball league (PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association, PCSSA). What you probably didn’t know is that each year the PCSSA has teams that travel to Pinetop, Ariz., to participate in tournament games. One such team known as the PebbleCreek 60’s team traveled to Pinetop again this year to…
August 2024, Front Page
Hikers Seek Pot of Gold
Lynn Warren Because of monsoon shower activity, the first day of July started with another 90-degree, humid morning, but that was not enough to dissuade six PebbleCreek hikers from heading to the White Tanks. In fact, conditions were ideal for formation of a beautiful rainbow, which seemed to beckon the group to the Tanks, perhaps…
July 2024, Front Page
Spring and Summer Hikers
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…
July 2024, Front Page
Join Us for TV Dinners
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…
July 2024, Front Page
Wine Club Summer Events
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…