Tag: classes

Beginner Woodcarving Class in January

Jim Brown It’s January, aren’t you tired of sitting inside, can’t go outside with Jack Frost nipping at your nose … Oh wait! We are in Arizona! Never mind, so why not try woodcarving? The club is offering a beginners class, carving a spoon, beginning Jan. 6. The cost of the class is $15 and…

PebbleCreek Art Club – December 2025

Alicen Harrad, December Artist of the Month Alicen Harrad grew up in New York loving art and music but found the highly competitive public schools stressful and dull. In her junior year of high school, she registered in the arts program thinking it was an easy way to get enough credits to graduate. This flippant…

Classic Aerobics Halloween Celebration

Helen Limjoco On Oct. 31, the Classic Aerobics crew brought the Halloween spirit to class with festive music, fun costumes, and lots of energy! From spooky steps to ghoulish grooves, everyone had a frightfully good time staying active and celebrating together. What a boo-tiful way to keep moving and smiling this season!

PebbleCreek Art Club – November 2025

Artist of the Month: Dan Mitchell Dan Mitchell I graduated with a degree in architecture from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in architecture from Washington University in St. Louis. Peggy and I married in 1974 and raised two boys (now 44 and 42 years old). After graduating from Washington University, I joined…

Beginner Fused Glass Class

Kitty Kowalczyk We had another fun group of PebbleCreekers eager to learn how to fuse glass into beautiful pieces whether for everyday use or decoration. The October Beginner Fused Glass Class was led by Kayrene Braden with help from Barbara Sanford and Dawn Razem. Our next Beginner Fused Glass Class will take place after the…

Sewing Club News

Lisa Reichert Excitement is in the air as our snowbirds return and the sewing studio comes alive once again! To restock the Expression Gallery with fresh creations, 16 enthusiastic members gathered on Oct. 1 to make beautiful and practical pot holders. These handcrafted pieces are now available in the Gallery and make perfect stocking stuffers…

October Mah Jongg Class

Sue White A beginners Mah Jongg class was held for four weeks in October. 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…

Quilters to Honor Military Veterans

Cynthia Schwartz On Sunday, Nov. 9, the PebbleCreek Quilters Organization (PCQ) will honor 20 U.S. military veterans who live in our community. The event will be held in Eagle’s Nest Ballroom, starting at 1 p.m. Marka Locker and Carol Moonan, co-chairs of the Veterans Appreciation Committee, will host a program and share stories of the…

Calling All Ushers and Usher Wannabes

Patti Wegehaupt, Activities Office Usher Training has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Renaissance Theater for all current Ushers and new Usher wannabes who want to join the Usher group. All current Ushers must attend this session to be added to the 2026 Usher list and of course all new…