2015 Tour de PebbleCreek

It’s July in PebbleCreek, which means it’s time once again for the Tour de PebbleCreek, the three week cycling challenge that takes participants on a virtual ride along the French countryside. Designed to coincide with the Tour de France, participants will cycle a proportional amount of the actual miles logged by the riders in France.…

Sizzling summer tennis

Enjoying early morning tennis! From left: Maggie Eggleston, Pam Machen, Susie Anderson, Nancy Kyle, Jeanne Cross, Nancy Adams and Virginia Thompson

Rana Cukierski The summer heat doesn’t keep us crazy tennis players away! The courts are filled at 7:00 a.m. and ready for play. Water, hats, sunglasses and gobs of sunscreen are everywhere! Courts 11 and 12 were resurfaced last month and our members are thrilled with the improved courts. We’ve had numerous positive comments. Our…

PC Hiking Club Diary

Left to right: Clare Bangs, Marilyn Reynolds, Bill Halte, Ed Bobigian, Pete Williams and Lynn Warren (photographer) at an interesting attraction near the Blue Wash trailhead.

Hikers explore Blue Wash – Camp Creek area Lynn Warren Blue Wash and Camp Creek are just east of Carefree and the turnoff for Bartlett Reservoir. On June 4, six PebbleCreek Hikers went on what might best be described as a meander through the canyons and washes of this area, experiencing some very interesting scenery…

Bandits capture championship in Spring Bocce Playoffs

Grand Champion Bocce Bandits, left to right, back row: Jan Ruedlin, Dave Ruedlin, Cheryl Kasselmann, John Ralph, Bill Wright and Vivian Klick (team cheerleader)l front row: Faye Ralph, Captain John Cacciola and Mike Coombs. Not pictured: William Moser and Doris Cacciola

Pat Milich Although temperatures were below normal for mid-May in Arizona, things heated up quickly on the Bocce Courts at PebbleCreek when fierce team competitors Bocce Bandits and Bada Bing once again found themselves competing for the PebbleCreek Bocce Ball Association Grand Championship. In the end, the Bandits stole the show and walked away with…

Meeting of the Minds

Shawnee Robison “Hmmm,” I thought to myself as I happened upon this wonderful collection of golf carts parked on Merrell Street on the Eagle’s Nest side. “Is this where our fearless golfers hang out when it’s a bit too warm on the course?” “Now, if I just had my Dick Tracy eavesdropping device—.”

Christmas in July event in the Ceramic Room

Wonky Christmas Plate, taught by Kelli Fredricksen

Maryalice Carl, Publicity Chairman A way to keep cool is “Christmas in July” in the Ceramic Room at the Creative Arts Center. Beginners are welcome. All our ceramic teachers will celebrate this annual event. Classes are held every Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. teacher Kelli Fredricksen; Thursday and Friday from 10:00…