Marilynn (Lynn) Blomquist Marilynn (Lynn) Blomquist was born on Dec. 8, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., to Frank and Elsie (Kruetzer) Forty. Her father served as a captain in World War II and later became part of the Chicago Transit Authority’s leadership team. Lynn’s mother was a soprano soloist and concert piano player. Unfortunately, Lynn’s parents…
Features, October 2024
In Passing – October 2024
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Italian American Club Rock ‘n’ Roll and Wii Bowling Night Was a Hit
Beverly Buck On Aug. 8, 30 members of the PebbleCreek Italian American Club gathered in the Chianti Room for the annual Rock ‘n‘ Roll Wii Bowling Night. There was no shortage of poodle skirts and vintage bowling shirts. Teams competed for the top spot with the first place team, Rockin’ Daddys, coming in with the…
Generals, October 2024
Unit Happenings – October 2024
Unit 20 Ladies’ Lunch Peggy Pase The ladies of unit 20 met for lunch at PF Chang’s on Sept. 10. We enjoyed yummy lunch specials and visiting with our neighbors. Thanks to Norma Klinger for hosting. Looking forward to our next gathering in October! Summer Bunco for Unit 44 Jean Harris Will they or won’t…
Sports, October 2024
Play Your Best Pool: To Take Your Game to New Heights, You Must Be a Well-Rounded Player
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool When coaching students to improve their games, I emphasize that players must improve and perform well in many different areas of their games. Over the years I have competed against many very good players in tournaments. The players who I feared the most are the ones that were well-rounded and very…
Clubs & Classes, October 2024
PC Hiking Club Diary – October 2024
Hikers in the Dells Lynn Warren On Aug. 30, six PebbleCreek hikers decided to take a break from the oppressive valley heat and head north to the cooler climes of Prescott. Just a few miles northeast of Prescott is an area known as the Granite Dells, small mountains of exposed granite which has been a…
Generals, October 2024
Annual Veterans Day Program Taking Place November 8
Every year we take time to give thanks and recognition to all of our military personnel who have given so much to secure our freedom. Program details will be shared soon. Tickets are $5 cash only for this special program and can be purchased at the Activities Office beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 9 a.m. The proceeds…