Gena Wikstrom Twenty residents attended the Ceramics Club “Introduction to Ceramics” class on Feb. 17. Participants were provided with a mug to paint using their choice of crystal glazes to learn the application technique to achieve an interesting result. They also were provided with a greenware vase with which they learned basic cleaning principles for…
Pat Biancardi and Pat Jensen Special celebrations in Zumba are always so much fun. Teachers Helen, Tatiana, and Isela each bring their own flavor to their classes. They are so energetic and always wear a smile. Zumba instructors Helen Limjoco and Tatiana Brown warmed the hearts of dancers in class on Valentine’s Day. We are…
Pat Jensen Ann Merrill’s 9 a.m. strength and conditioning class celebrated Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day. She keeps the class fun and motivates everyone to keep working on their health. (Photos by Hanna Pomeranz)
Edna DeFord, Publicity Chairperson The PebbleCreek Sewing Club meets each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fiber Arts room at the Creative Arts Center. On the first Wednesday of the month a class is held to increase or reaffirm sewing skills and the other Wednesdays of the month open sewing time is…
Sue White Twelve ladies attended Beginners Mah Jongg lessons for four weeks in January. They learned the basics of the game, including building walls, the Charleston, learning names of the tiles, reading the Mah Jongg card, and the strategies of the game. They all enjoyed meeting new friends and learning to “love the game.” Sue White…
Cynthia Schwartz Diane Rottman, a member of the PebbleCreek Quilters Club, taught a two-day Paper Piecing class for advanced quilters. Attendees created an elephant using colors of their choice and sewing 244 pieces of fabric. Paper Piecing is a technique used by quilters to easily sew complex designs. The method uses a paper template, folding fabric, sewing…
Susan Eastman Exciting changes came to the Ceramics Club this past year. A new Board of Directors was installed that included President Ann Economu, Vice President Gena Wikstrom, Treasurer, Sherry Guthrie, Secretary Connie Marsh. Hilda Fermin and Janet Vine also joined the board. The membership voted to extend the board’s term to two years to…
Regena Bacon, 2023 Artist of the Year The PebbleCreek (PC) Art Club is pleased to announce that Regena Bacon was voted the 2023 Artist of the Year. An active member of the PebbleCreek Art Club for more than 17 years, Regena is talented in multiple art forms, including collage, fused glass, drawing, sculpture, floral design,…
Pam Marshall On a beautiful fall day in November, 30 members of the FIIT group—Friends in it Together—gathered at Oasis Pool to celebrate another successful fall challenge with instructor and inspirational coach, Christy O’Gara. This group began as a 7 a.m. exercise class in the PebbleCreek fitness center years ago before COVID-19 changed everything. The group pivoted…
Come and learn a new skill at the Creative Arts Center – Kumihimo. What is Kumihimo? It is an ancient form of Japanese braiding that was used for dressing the Samurai and is still used today for the Japanese kimono. With Western influence it has expanded to include beautiful cords used for jewelry, interior décor…