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…
We built it and they came! After years of anticipation, the new North Courts were opened on April 26 for pickleball. There was a coffee and donut social event to celebrate the grand opening. Steve Cookie Kuk was the first to put his historic paddle in the box. This opening event was followed by two…
Kathy Smith The Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center is a nonprofit rescue and rehab facility specializing in wild animals. Over 70% of the animals that come to the center are returned to the wild. For those that cannot be released, the center offers a home for life in the sanctuary. Private tours are only offered on Mondays…
Vicki Carter “You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.”—C.S. Lewis For the many friends of Marilyn Reynolds, it came as no surprise when she announced that she was having two parties to celebrate her 75th birthday and her significant accomplishment of 10,000 hiking miles. In true…
It’s time to play games … as the summertime hit “TV Dinners” returns on Friday, June 21, in the Tuscany Falls (TF) Ballroom and continues on July 26 and Aug. 9. Tickets for the June dinner go on sale June 3 in the Eagle’s Nest Activities Office. The cost is $30. These fun–filled evenings brought…
On May 1, the new officers of the Wine Club Executive Committee took over their respective duties. President Kathy Worwa announced the responsibilities of the secretary position she vacated on May 1 will be assumed by Donna Moffatt, who will fill the one-year remaining term. The Wine Club fiscal year begins in May, and the…