Not just running trains

Rockford Illinois Station detail crafted by Patrick Neely.

Mark Pelletier Previous articles have often discussed how we run trains realistically, or shown pictures of residents and guests at our Open House events. But this month we’ll talk about the craft of model railroading. Did you know that our club is actually part of the PebbleCreek Creative Arts category? There are many behind the…

Something for Everyone – February 2015

Nancy Herrem Do you know the difference between trap, skeet and sporting clays? I don’t; but I bet I could learn by joining the PebbleCreek Gun Club. The club was formed out of necessity after the inter Robson Communities competed in the Robson Trap Trials in February 2010. No organization had been formed, but a…

A pillow to give you comfort

Rayma Scalzo Our PebbleCreek Breast Cancer Discussion Group has a supply of heart pillows made by the PebbleCreek Quilters. They will be given to any woman undergoing surgery for a lumpectomy or mastectomy. The pillows have been designed to bring comfort while recovering from surgery. They are placed underneath the arm and are held in…

Pet CPR at next Pet Companions Club February 4

Dr. Megan Tuttle and friends

Marge Ellison The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek is pleased to have Megan Tuttle, DVM, as the guest speaker at our Wednesday, February 4 meeting. Dr. Tuttle will be discussing and demonstrating pet CPR techniques. We will meet at 3:00 p.m. in Room 100 of the Eagle’s Nest Activities Center. Dr. Tuttle will bring her…

A cool experience at Sunday Night Football

Left to right: Hines Ward, Chris Collingsworth, John Krasnan, Marc Goldberg and Bob Costas

Marc Goldberg I had a really cool experience at the Cardinals Sunday Night Football game held on December 21. John Krasnan and I were treated like VIPs courtesy of NBC Sports. We received pre-game field passes, were provided a personal escort and went behind the scenes to view the production control trailer. The highlight was meeting…