Bocce on a roll in a big way at beautiful new facility

Roger Milewski, who is a member of the PebbleCreek Bocce Ball Association and also Arizona State Senior Olympics Commissioner, assists Cheryl Kasselmann, association president, with conducting a special clinic for the 52 new members on Monday, September 29 at the new bocce ball courts at Eagle’s Nest. Captains and co-captains participated in the training session.

Mollie McErlean The popularity of the old world Italian game of bocce ball is on the rise these days, even attracting young, hip crowds who are discovering the game that has been keeping senior citizens’ blood flowing since ancient Egyptian times. Nowhere, however, was the joy of this social game more evident than right here…

Pumpkin Patch rug

5 Pumpkins for Pat by Karen Lubahn

Dee-Dee Patrick 5 Pumpkins for Pat, designed by Darlene Nelson, is the name of the rug featured. This was painstakingly worked by Karen Lubahn, our club president, over a course of several months. Not that the work was that difficult or Karen was not interested in this motif, but she is a perfectionist and ripped…

Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser

Captain Jeremy A. Chandler in Afghanistan

Jonnie Chandler While serving his third deployment in Afghanistan, Captain Jeremy A. Chandler, a Special Forces ODA-HALO Team Leader (Green Beret), was killed in action on August 11, 2005. A memorial scholarship was established in his honor by his parents LTC Alan Chandler, U.S. Army retired, and Jonnie Chandler, at the University of North Georgia.…

Railroad Club seeks additional members

Classic American Flyer trains

Mark Pelletier The PebbleCreek Model Railroad Club has about two dozen members – all interested in railroad lore and many active in modeling either HO, O or G scale. But we’d also like to reach out to additional PebbleCreek residents who have other types of trains such as the Lionel or American Flyer sets many…

Christmas Day Potluck

Jane Cook It is that time of the year to make your reservations for our 21st annual Christmas Day Potluck. It is held in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom on Christmas Day, December 25. Don’t be alone on Christmas Day. Join in celebrating the holidays by attending our wonderful potluck. Last year over 190 people attended…

Breast Cancer Discussion Group

Rayma Scalzo Our next Breast Cancer Discussion Group will be held on Thursday, November 20 from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Milan Room at the Tuscany Clubhouse. Dr. Rich Shildt, Oncologist, will be present to answer any questions you may have. Following the meeting, many of us go to lunch at Toscanas and get…