Judy Ayers Back in 1995 Rayma Scalzo was a very special newcomer to PebbleCreek who had the vision to think about how to start an organization of neighbors helping neighbors. She and her husband, Joe, lived in Oregon and California before moving here to PebbleCreek in 1995. Upon moving to PebbleCreek, she named the organization…
Debbie George The Wine Club Gala and Kare Bears fundraiser, held Dec. 17, 2024, in the PebbleCreek Ballroom generated $16,320 for Kare Bears. Thank you to the generosity of the Wine Club members as well as to all the businesses and everyone who donated an item for the Gala. The best news is all the…
Wine Club Gala and Kare Bears Fundraiser Dec. 17, 2024 The Wine Club Gala and Fundraiser for Kare Bears on Dec. 17 is almost here. This is our annual event where all proceeds from the silent auction and raffle go to Kare Bears. All money raised stays in PebbleCreek to benefit you and goes toward…
Share Bears Spotlight on the Fermins Newlyweds Hilda and Juan Fermin moved to PebbleCreek four years ago and immediately got involved in golf and dancing (they met in a salsa class). Hilda then joined the Ceramics Club, becoming their secretary and was recently honored as Artist of the Month. Juan was born in the Dominican…
March Brought Irish Laughter and Easter Bunny Hugs to Share Bears Bingo Nicki Forbes-Robinson Share Bears Bingo celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with leprechauns and lots of charming green décor. The winners donned green and gold Irish derby hats, and everyone took home a ceramic cupcake topped with a shamrock. Two weeks later, we swapped the…
Luck of the Irish at Share Bears Bingo Nicki Forbes-Robinson Leprechauns, shamrocks, and lots of green decor decorated the bingo parlor in March. The game winners all received fun Irish hats with fringe. We meet Fridays for social time at 10:30 a.m. with games starting at 11 a.m. We serve refreshments in the Eagle’s Nest…
Thank You, Source Book Volunteers! Tracey Schryver Last month the Kare Bears Source Book Committee lined Robson Circle just outside of the Kare Bears’ House to distribute the Source Book to delivery volunteers. The committee members led by Laurel Prom also included her husband Pat, Jerry and Jean Kopstein, Matt and Tracey Schryver, and Barbara…
Share Bears Halloween Fun Nicki Forbes-Robinson Share Bears bingo celebrated fall and Halloween with spiders, caldrons, ghosts, and fun costumes. Wearing their best fall colors, the bingo hosts were Jacquie O’Hare, Nicki Forbes-Robinson, Hilda Fermin, Norma Klinger, Jerry Nuttell, and Dave Johnson. All PebbleCreekers are welcome to join us for low-key bingo at 10:30 a.m.…
Tracey Schryver The Kare Bears House is still seeking volunteers to help deliver the 2024 Source Book. The delivery date has not yet been determined, but we are anticipating a mid- to late-February timeframe. If you have volunteered in the past, you should have received an email to determine if this remains something you’re willing…
On Feb. 24, Vitalant, a nonprofit organization that provides blood and blood products and services across the United States, presented the Impact Award to PebbleCreek Kare Bears in recognition of Kare Bears’ contribution to their blood bank. Vitalant, formerly known as United Blood Services, has been the exclusive blood supplier for Arizona for over 75 years.…