Tag: classes

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…

PebbleCreek Art Club – October 2025

Diana Horton-Smith Is the Fall 2025 Artist of the Season The PebbleCreek Art Club takes great pleasure in awarding Diana Horton-Smith our Fall Artist of the Season. Diana is an active member of the club, serving as VP, Membership for several years and, as a resident instructor, teaching a fun class called “Mindful Doodling,” which…

Ceramics Club Featured Artist: Lana Raptoplous

Congratulations to the Ceramic Club’s Featured Artist, Lana Raptoplous. Lana has a longtime connection to PebbleCreek. She and her husband, Chris, were in the Phoenix area on business in 1997. They passed a billboard announcing “PebbleCreek Now Open!” and decided to stop by and check out the models and community. As so often happens, the following…