Karen Robbins PebbleCreek’s talented artist Eileen Tokita graciously gave a class to make a dollar rose. Eileen supplied all the materials and took us through the process step by step. It was fun to make and all were thrilled with their finished rose. Those pictured are Dinah Golding, Eileen Tokita, and JoAnne Clements. Lindsay Laven…
Sue White A beginners Mah Jongg class was held for four weeks in May. The attendees learned how to play the game by learning the names of tiles, how to set up to play the game, and strategies of the game. They played Mah Jongg on their first day, and each table had a Mah…
Judy Freidman The Square Dance Club held its first hoedown and graduation dance last month at the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. With four squares of class members , we danced for two hours with guest caller/instructor Lee Hailey of Glendale. Lee kept us dancing for two hours with square dancing, line and circle dancing, and even…
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…