New cardiac treatment option for seniors

Mary Ann Evans Now there are two options for terminal congestive heart patients: a heart transplant or an LVAD (left ventricular assist device). Heart transplants are virtually impossible for patients over 70 to obtain due to American insurance and hospital restrictions. The heartmate II LVAD is an electric titanium pump the size of a small…

PCL9GA holds winter ParTee Tournament

Pat Kaer The Lady Niners held the annual winter ParTee Tournament on January 28 at Tuscany Falls. The theme for this year’s event was Red Solo Cup. Social co-chairpersons Betty Thompson and Kayleen Herrema along with their committee planned a fun afternoon of golf and an early dinner for the Niners and their guests. Helping…

PCLGA upcoming events

Bev Clinton March 6 and 7, 2018 MEMBER/MEMBER TOURNAMENT. Co-chairs Patty Brown and Donna Monk. “Life’s A Beach” is this year’s theme. It will be a two-day, partners best ball, eclectic format. So, if you both do poorly on the same hole(s) on the first day you still have a chance to win. Hope you’re signed…

PebbleCreek Pioneers celebrate PebbleCreek beginnings

Shawnee Robison Mmm…mmm…mmm! “Fore!” Oops! I mean, “Shhh!” She’s about to putt and we don’t want to ruin it for her, do we? That’s a big “no no” around here at the PebbleCreek Golf Course, right? It’s something one learns immediately when living here! Such a perfect day, for it, too! Ah! Sunny Arizona is…

2 Your Health: Ask your therapist – heat or ice?

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the PebbleCreek Post dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…