Katherine Norris, Community Relations Director Perhaps you remember visiting a parent or grandparent in what you might have referred to as an “old folks’ home.” This might have looked very similar to a sterile environment with a lot of wheelchairs sitting in front of big TV screens. Fragrance might have been piped in, or the…
Category: July 2021
Features, July 2021
Word of the Month: Orbisculate
David Zapatka We’re doing something different this month. We’re going to explore getting a new word into dictionaries. Reader Debbie M. writes, “Hello, I enjoy your column and want to offer a suggestion. ‘Orbisculate’ is a word not yet in the dictionary. I think we should help the young people who are trying to get…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
The PCSSA Spring Season Results
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…
Generals, July 2021
Mark Your Calendar
Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities & Communications All concerts and shows are priced at $30, unless otherwise noted. All concert shows are in the Renaissance Theater, unless otherwise noted. For tickets noted as available to buy online, visit tickets.pebblecreekhoa.org. June 30 through July 1: Travel: Full Circle of Gratitude Tour to Laughlin. On sale now…
Generals, July 2021
Unit Happenings
Unit 8 Ladies Luncheon Alisa Moore For the first time in more than a year, the ladies from Unit 8 met for lunch, this time at PF Chang’s. It was so wonderful to see everyone again, to catch up, and to enjoy a wonderful lunch. The 18 who gathered welcomed a new Unit 8 resident,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Leadership During a Pandemic: An Interview With Ronda Jones, PebbleCreek Quilters Club (Part 2)
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…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Hiker Celebrates Milestone as Club Bids Adieu
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…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Art Club Meeting Recap
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…
Generals, July 2021
General Manager’s Message
Bill Barnard June marks the beginning of our summer season, a time when many homeowners have gone to cooler climates to escape the summer heat. As the temperatures begin to soar, so do the challenges for our landscape and golf course maintenance crews. In my message this month, I’d like to share a bit more…
Sports, July 2021
Relishing Pickleball: 2020 Pickleball Rocks Players of the Year
David Zapatka 2020 was a crazy year. Many pickleball tournaments were cancelled. Public pickleball courts were closed and padlocked. That being said, Arizona pickleball players found ways to safely play, and, even through the pandemic, new players found pickleball in record numbers. For 2020, Pickleball Rocks Clothing and Equipment Company recognized a mixed doubles pair…