Amy Volstromer Did you know that Halloween originated in Ireland as the Celtic festival of Samhain, which is why so many Halloween traditions—regardless of where you are in the world—are Irish! Over 2,000 years ago was a time when the ancient festival of Samhain was celebrated in Ireland to mark the beginning of winter. It’s…
Tag: PC Irish American Club
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
A Taste of ‘Riverdance’ Comes to the PC Irish American Club!
Amy Volstromer At the May Farewell Till Fall party, the PC Irish American club members celebrated their last formal club activity until the fall. The members enjoyed food, festivity, and the highlight of the evening, a performance by Irish dancers. The dance was performed by students from the Michael Gallagher School of Dance. Michael Patrick…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
PebbleCreek Irish American Club 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – March 15, 2020
Suzanne Rambach We have another sell out for the PebbleCreek Irish American Club’s 11th annual Charity Golf Tournament. This is a fun-filled event featuring an 18-hole 2 Best Ball Event and a 9-hole Step Aside Scramble with a wonderful Irish themed lunch and prizes, plus special prizes for the best “Wearin ‘O the Green”. This…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
PC Irish American Club’s Welcome Back Party
Terry Roth, PCIAC vice president The PebbleCreek Irish American Club hosted its annual Welcome Back Party on Nov. 12 in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. The evening began with the club’s president, Steve Kunkle, welcoming everyone to the event and then a brief meeting. Over cocktails, members enjoyed getting reacquainted and sharing tales of summer activities.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Irish American Club Members Enjoy a Festive Holly Ball
Terry Roth The PebbleCreek Irish American Club’s annual Holly Ball was another huge success. The night began with kilt-clad greeters at the door, followed by cocktails, appetizers, and a delicious dinner. Guests had their choice of one of three dinner selections – salmon with Guinness glaze, petite beef medallions with a burgundy demi, or roasted…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Emerald Ball on St. Patrick’s Day
Suzanne Rambach, Public Relations Director The Emerald Ball was a huge success! We had 250 people attending, 200 members and 50 guests. Everyone enjoyed the harpist, Emma Quinn, and the delicious appetizers in the beautifully decorated Chianti Room. The two cash bars were kept busy and were stocked with Irish beers and Irish whiskey. The…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
PC Irish American Club lunches at the pub
Suzanne Rambach, Public Relations Director On March 28, about 35 members of the PebbleCreek Irish American Club enjoyed a pub lunch at the Irish Wolfhound in Surprise. We had a dedicated area in the main dining room and our wait staff was able to accommodate separate checks. The food was delicious, the drinks were refreshing…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Highlights from Irish American Club Charity Golf Tournament
Suzanne Rambach, Public Relations Director The PC Irish American Club wants to thank all of the participants that helped make the tenth annual Charity Golf Tournament a huge success! Through their generosity, our club can have an even more profound effect on our local charities and scholarships. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
The PebbleCreek Irish American Club presents Jewels of the Emerald Isle 2019
Suzanne Rambach, PR Director The PebbleCreek Irish American Club is sponsoring a 14-day, 13-night trip to Ireland. It is a customized tour entitled, Jewels of the Emerald Isle 2019 and you definitely want to go! This is a trip of a lifetime. Please review the highlights and the itinerary and contact Bill O’Brien to reserve…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
The PebbleCreek Irish American Club presents Jewels of the Emerald Isle 2019
Suzanne Rambach, PR Director The PebbleCreek Irish American Club is sponsoring a 14-day, 13-night trip to Ireland. It is a customized tour entitled, Jewels of the Emerald Isle 2019 and you definitely want to go! This is a trip of a lifetime. Please review the highlights and the itinerary and contact Bill O’Brien to reserve…