Jeff Wilson On July 15, twelve women transformed store bought fresh flowers into beautiful arrangements under the direction of floral designer Kim Corbel. The ladies came to class with assortments of fresh cut flowers, a vase of their choosing and a desire to learn. Kim provided the encouragement and step-by-step instructions on how to turn…
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Front Page, August 2019
Putters celebrate Independence Day
Pat Milich If you happen to overhear someone with a distinct Scottish accent singing I’m Proud To Be An American, it’s a good bet that PebbleCreek’s newest American Citizen Tony Ryan is somewhere near. This popular patriotic song is very dear to Tony because on July 4, he became a citizen of the United States…
Front Page, August 2019
Brand New Citizen
Pat Milich If you happen to overhear someone with a distinct Scottish accent singing I’m Proud To Be An American, it’s a good bet that PebbleCreek’s newest American Citizen Tony Ryan is somewhere near. This popular patriotic song is very dear to Tony because on July 4, he became a citizen of the United States…
Front Page, August 2019
The Kitchen Witches – non foodies welcome
Laurie Farquhar A low-budget Iron Chef cook-off, a Jerry Springer-style food fight, a cut-rate Food Network soap opera — these are just some of the ways to describe the PC Players’ fall production of The Kitchen Witches. This award-winning comedy follows the story of rival cooking show hostesses, Dolly Biddle and Isobel Lomax. Once best friends,…
Front Page, August 2019
TED Talks Summer Extravaganza a smashing success
Bill Nee Learning doesn’t stop in PebbleCreek just because it’s hot! On June 27, LifeLong Learning hosted the first TED Extravaganza in the Renaissance Theater. Twenty-nine TED Talks were screened on topics ranging from technology developments to human and global conditions. More than 150 people attended, coming and going according to their interest in specific…
Front Page, July 2019
Hikers explore new trails in Prescott
Lynn Warren When the valley heats up, hikers look for interesting trails in cooler areas. On June 3, eight PC hikers headed to Prescott to explore some newer trails in the Granite Dells adjacent to Watson Lake. Timing was perfect since it was a sunny day with puffy white clouds and the scenery was outstanding.…
Front Page, July 2019
Robson Resort Communities moves up on the 2019 Builder 100 annual list
Builder Magazine has revealed its annual list of the country’s top 100 homebuilders, ranked by closings. Continuing to climb the ranks, Robson Resort Communities remains a strong competitor among the top building firms in the country. Having closed 790 homes in 2018, Robson Resort Communities jumped from 80th position last year to 61st this year, an…
Front Page, July 2019
Toscana’s 3rd Annual 4th of July Pig Roast
Whole Roasted Pig Grilled Kielbasa Sausage Whole BBQ Chicken Ranch Beans Roasted Red Potatoes Corn on the Cob Green Beans Potato Salad H Mixed Green Salad Apple Pie H Peach Cobbler $25pp | 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. RSVP 623-935-6753
Front Page, June 2019
Italian Class Celebrates Third Annual Breakfast Gathering
Ken Minichiello Grazie. Grazie. Grazie. That’s what the Italian Language Class couldn’t say enough to their much-loved Italian professor Dino Cervigni. Students, with their spouses, showed up to the third annual breakfast gathering with their favorite food dishes. The food table was absolutely amazing with various types of Italian breakfast casseroles, fresh fruits, and an…
Front Page, May 2019
LifeLong Learning: 100+ Volunteers look forward to next season
The LifeLong Learning volunteers met April 1 to review the just-completed season and to elect the board of directors who take office July 1. Planning is underway for the 2019-2020 season with lectures, classes, special programs and trips being vetted and finalized. This work is done by many of the 100 plus volunteers who are…