Carole Schumacher Another Ladies Arizona Summer Survivor Invitational (LASSI) Tournament of 2023 was played at Falcon Dunes Golf Club at Luke Air Force Base on June 28. Although it was a hot but breezy day, PebbleCreek was well represented with 10 players: Linda Sweet, Karen Stadjuhar, Tess Braden, Carol Taylor, Lyn Ochs, Dana Becraft, Jeanie…
Sports, August 2023
PCLGA Players Play in Falcon Dunes LASSI Tournament
Generals, August 2023
LifeLong Learning: How to Grow New Brain Cells
Bill Nee TED Talk presenter and neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret shares her studies showing that adult brains create new nerve cells in the hippocampus, a brain area involved in memory and mood, under certain conditions. Thuret says that even older adults can grow new neurons. She offers research and practical advice on how to help one’s brain…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
The Irish American Club Supports Our Community Through Charitable Giving
Amy Volstromer One of the Irish American Club’s important missions is charity, and this year’s nonprofit organizations, carefully selected by the club’s Charitable Contributions Committee (CCC), are “All Faith Community Services” and “Thrive.” The club was honored to be able to give a donation of $8,000 to each organization, both of whom are truly deserving…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
Christmas in July for Sewers and Quilters
Cathy Howell The PebbleCreek Sewing Club and the PebbleCreek Quilt Club hosted a combined sewing drop-in workshop on the first Wednesday of July. Donna Aybar is the social chairperson of the PebbleCreek Quilt Club and the co-president of the PebbleCreek Sewing Club. She came up with the idea of a joint drop-in sewing day to…
Generals, August 2023
PebbleCreek Community Church Supports Christian Scholarships
Edna DeFord As part of a June worship service, the PebbleCreek Community Church welcomed Dr. Anthony W. Allen, vice president of advancement at Arizona Christian University (ACU), as a speaker for Moments for Missions. During the worship service, Edna DeFord, missions committee chairperson, and John Aycock, missions committee member, presented Dr. Allen with a $5,000…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
Bridge Results
Monday Non-Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Sandy Blackburn During the hot summer months, it’s a good time to stay inside and play some bridge. This group meets in the Palm Room at Eagle’s Nest. If you are new to the community or have been a longtime resident and would like to play duplicate bridge, we would enjoy…