PebbleCreek Ballroom Dance Club on summer hiatus

John Harguindeguy We’re now on summer hiatus after the terrific May dance honoring our military veterans. Have a safe summer wherever your destinations and trips might take you. For any who’ll stay in the area, Paul Westrich, our resident professional ballroom dance instructor, is available for couples or group classes. I can assure you from…

PC Hiking Club Diary

Left to right: Lynn Warren (photographer), Bill Halte, Clare Bangs, Marilyn Reynolds, Ed Bobigian, Pete Williams, Wayne Wills and Mark Frumkin along the trail in Estrella Mountain Regional Park.

PC Hiker passes another milestone Lynn Warren On May 29, eight PebbleCreek hikers left early for a 10 mile hike exploring the connection between the eastern part of the Estrella Mountain Park near Phoenix International Raceway with the more frequently used western section of the park. During this hike Bill Halte was honored with a…

Pro’s Corner

Q. I am having some swing problems with my tee shots and I have hit a lot of balls on the range but don’t seem to be progressing. What should I do? A. At least one-third to one-half of the balls in that range basket should be hit with your driver; swing it at less…

Artist Of The Month

Elizabeth McCarthy’s A Walk in the Woods

Pastel: The Artist Part 2 Sharon Adamy Continuing the pastel journey, Penny Cooper began using pastels after attending a workshop in the Art Center. In the exhibit her Red Onions were entirely painted during class—about four hours. Another artist who can quickly and elegantly finish a painting is Elizabeth McCarthy whose painting A Walk in the…

2 Your Health: Incorporating proper body mechanics

Pamela Guevarra, PT, DPT, Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy Proper body mechanics are certain positions of everyday activities that keep your spine and body properly aligned. This ultimately prevents symptoms like pain and stiffness in the spine. These positions are further recommended for people without back problems to help prevent stress on the spine, to help…