Donna Gillen Who ever thought you could lose your tennis game and still be a winner? Well, Vikki Constable, tournament director for the tennis club, came up with a winner of an event: “Poker Tennis.” The concept was simple: win or lose, you get a playing card. At the end of the five sets of…
December 2023, Sports
Poker Tennis
Features, December 2023
Cheering for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Bill Steffan PebbleCreek’s West Valley Curling Club (aka DOBC) hosted a watch party for game 5 of the World Series. The festivities included Mike’s Craft Beer, Tony Packo Hot Dogs, Dave’s Almost Famous Arizona Territory Chuck Wagon Beans, and Tom’s Famous State 48 Crunch Master Slaw! Although the DBacks did not win the World Series, it…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Republican Club Honors Veteran of the Year
Patricia Moore On Nov. 2, 184 club members and their guests attended our 13th Annual Honoring Our Veterans Dinner. The Tuscany Falls Ballroom tables were decorated with centerpieces of flags from each military branch while full-size flags of the United States, Arizona, and all the branches of service were set up in front near the stage.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Becoming Your Family’s Historian
Denise Beeson Ever wonder where you truly come from? You can navigate the story of your ancestors’ lives efficiently and with confidence using basic research skills that you already learned in high school! First step? Establish the foundation of your ancestors’ lives by filling out a family pedigree chart. Include their birth, marriage, and death dates…
December 2023, Sports
Bocce Club Sees Significant Increase in Memberships
Tom Bose, PC Bocce Ball President The PC Bocce club has seen a significant increase in its membership. In the fall season the demand for evening play was so great that we added a Wednesday night league. We had already planned on a Tuesday afternoon league for the winter season. Registration completed at the end of…
Generals, December 2023
Reverend Dr. Nathan Watkins Formally Installed as Pastor of PCCC
B. Brown PebbleCreek Community Church (PCCC) celebrated their official installation of Pastor Nate Watkins and his wife, Rocio, the last Sunday in October. The Watkins’s have been serving the church since July 1, 2023. This official installation service was delayed so snowbirds could return and join in the celebration. In the interim months, Pastor Nate…