In Passing

Lucretia Ann Agostarola

Lucretia Ann Agostarola Lucretia Ann Agostarola, age 65, of Goodyear, Ariz., passed away on Sept. 23, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. She was born on April 25, 1955 to Charles and Mary Mattis in Somerville, N.J. Lucretia was a proud member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and belonged to the…

Word of the Month: Groovy

David Zapatka “The 59th Street Bridge Song,” known by many as the “Feelin’ Groovy” song by Simon and Garfunkel, came on the radio. I was asked if I knew the history behind the word “groovy,” which led to this month’s WOTM. Groovy:  ˈgrü-vē  Adjective 1. marvelous, wonderful, excellent 2. hip, trendy Origin and Etymology: “Pertaining to a groove,”…

2021 Artist Series Canceled

Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities & Communications Due to restrictions and issues related to COVID-19, the entertainment company that produces the Artist Series has officially notified us that the Artist Series is canceled for the 2021 season. Please read through the important information below, as most of your questions will be answered. Options for subscribers who already paid for…

Relishing Pickleball: The Ready Position

David Zapatka One of the most common errors I see on the pickleball court is not being ready to play. What does this mean? Being ready to play means a number of things. It means being focused on the point at hand. Paying attention to debris on the court, listening to what someone is saying,…

Support Group Is Going Virtual

Teri Sellers The PebbleCreek Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group has not been able to meet for months, and we need each other. Sylvia and I miss everyone in the group and want everyone to know that we are still here for you. So, I have signed up for a Zoom account, and we will start meeting…

Personal Fitness Training

Melissa Kallett, Recreation Director If you are amongst those having motivation trouble to lose the “COVID 15 pounds,” then you might just want to pop over to the fitness centers and hire a personal trainer. Our certified personal fitness trainers, Ann Merrill and Jean Hachmann, are ready to assist with your individualized one-on-one needs. They can…