Marty Aalto The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) spring season recently concluded, and the champions are Pure Patio with a 13-3 record. Anasazi Pools finished second at 11-5 and Mary Couzens Realty came in third at 10-6. Twenty-six-year PebbleCreek veteran Bobby Quarantino was quoted as saying, “This was the largest, most competitive spring season we have ever had.” Manager, Bill…
Susan Skolnik The PebbleCreek Art Club met on May 21 at Sunrise Park for its first in-person meeting since being confined to virtual meetings due to COVID. The weather was cooperative, and a light brunch of pastries and juice was served. Members were able to reconnect with current members and meet some of the new…
Lynn Warren After 15 years of hiking with the club, on May 12, Pete Williams led a large group of hikers on his 1,600th hike, a record for the club. Marilyn Reynolds, club president, provided an appropriate cape, crown, and pedestal for Pete and engaged in a little good-natured roasting before congratulating Pete and thanking…
Linda Rowe This is part two of an interview reflecting on how one PebbleCreek club leader met, and continues to deal with, the challenges of 2020 that are continuing into 2021. (See the June 2020 issue of the PebbleCreek Post for part one.) What other concerns did you have? One concern was how members would feel about…
AA Serenity Group * Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. * The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. * There are no dues or…
Skip Holmes As we end the month of May, summer seems to be upon us, although we had ten fewer 100 degree and over days than last year according to the weatherman. Many snowbirds have taken flight, and most COVID restrictions have been lifted, so there is plenty of room for anyone who wants to join us. May…
Karla Heinz Barbara and her husband, Sandy, moved to PebbleCreek many years ago from Washington state, have downsized, and now live in the Villas here at PebbleCreek. Barbara spent her career with Honeywell as a mechanical inspector and a source inspector. Her division made data recorders (black boxes, which are actually orange) and circuit boards.…
Jeff Wilson The Pottery/Sculpture Club featured artist for July is Viki Nickles. Viki said, “I made a small clay pumpkin in second grade and was hooked on pottery for life.” Born and raised in San Diego, Calif., she moved to Arizona 20 years ago, first to Lake Havasu City and then to PebbleCreek in 2015. Shortly…
Joan Smith, President The Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary Foundation (GYPC Rotary Foundation) is now an official affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL). Dolly Parton started this program in 1995, and is currently mailing 1.5 million free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five. “We’re excited to introduce this great program to families…
Ronnie Levine The Shalom Club had a game night get-together on June 20. Mahjongg, Hand & Foot, Poker, and Mexican Train were just a few of the games played. High Holiday services for 2021 will be led by Rabbi David Mayer. The plan, as of now, is to meet in person in the Tuscany Falls…