Lisa Reichert The PebbleCreek (PC) Sewing Club came together on April 2 to embellish fidget mats for Hospice of the Valley. These lap mats are designed to provide tactile stimulation and engagement for individuals with conditions like dementia or autism, helping to soothe agitation, reduce anxiety, and keep hands busy. On April 16, the sewing…
Improve Your Skills and Stay Cool in May Art Club Classes Emily Grotta If you are in PebbleCreek in May, the PebbleCreek Art club offers classes to get your creative juices flowing. Not just for club members, most classes are open to all residents. Now might be just the time to try your hand at…
Sue White The water fitness instructors, Shirleen Carmouche, Helen Limjoco, Janet Stumps, and Sue White, gave their classes a new challenge this year. They started the challenge on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, and ended on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. The goal was to reach 1,000 participants by March 17. They had a board created…
Jim Brown You might be surprised to learn that most of the folks carving those amazing things in the display case outside the Quail Room in the Creative Arts Center (CAC) had never carved prior to joining the Woodcarving Club. Many times we have heard “I can’t do that” in the carving room, but give…
Kitty Kowalczyk Our newest members from our February Beginner Class are going strong, and we welcome their enthusiasm and excitement as they produce many great projects! The class was led by Dee DeCosterd, with assistance from Karla Heinz and Sheryl Cohn. Pictured in the first row from left to right are Dee DeCosterd, Sharon Carpenter,…
Jean Harris On March 18, yoga instructor and PebbleCreek (PC) resident Alan Hoxie treated his Tuesday morning class to a post-St. Patrick’s Day live performance of “The Irish Pub Song.” Alan is an accomplished guitar player, drummer, and musician who also plays in the PC Guitar Group. His Yoga and More classes at the PC…
Lisa Reichert The PebbleCreek Sewing Club was busy on March 5 making cargo shorts for boys to be donated to Samaritan’s Purse for their Operation Christmas Child ministry. These shorts will be placed in shoe boxes along with other gifts for children. Join us on April 2 at 9 a.m. for our next charity sewing…
Pat Jensen The Zumba girls have so much fun and enjoy dressing for special occasions. We love Helen, our Zumba instructor. She dances with us four days a week. Thank you for making exercise fun. (Photo by Hanna Pomeranz)
2024 PebbleCreek Artist of the Year, Carol Burford The PebbleCreek Art Club is pleased to honor Carol Burford with the Artist of the Year Award for 2024. This prestigious award is based on the following criteria: the artist’s body of artwork is considered and reviewed, the artist must exhibit creative growth and consistent development of…
Kitty Kowalczyk Our September 2024 Glass Fusing Class was half the usual size of 10 eager learners, which meant everyone had a little more attention! Kayrene Braden was the instructor along with assistance from Dee DeCostera and Kurt Goss. Pictured are Kayrene Braden, Lois Chohon, Karen Wareham, Shoray Wolfe, Dianna Wiedower, and Kristen Moore. Our…