Rayma Scalzo Have you been recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer? If so, we would love to have you participate in our Breast Cancer Discussion Group. We also invite all of you who have had breast cancer to come as your experience can be helpful to those just beginning the journey. Plus, you might learn some…
Donna Wisnoski Two years ago the PebbleCreek Quilters launched a local chapter of the nationwide project to help preserve quilts and quilt history for everyone and they need not be quilters. In the early 1990s the Quilt Index was born out of the need for scholars, curators, folklorists and writers to have one central location…
Rayma Scalzo The Breast Cancer Support Group is pleased to have Jennifer K. O’Neill, M.D., F.A.C.S., speak on October 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Capri Room at Tuscany. Dr. O’Neill is Board Certified by the American College of Surgeons. For the past seven years, her practice has specialized exclusively in benign and malignant diseases…
Rayma Scalzo If you have found a breast lump or mass and are facing possible surgery, please let us know as we have a special gift for you made by the PebbleCreek Quilters. It is a heart pillow designed to bring comfort while recovering from surgery. It is placed underneath the arm where the surgery…
Ronda Jones The PebbleCreek Quilters are famous for their charity work, but they are also great for planning ahead; thus, the Christmas in June Workshop. Many members come to a workshop planned by the Programs Committee, Linda Shaver and Pam Murphy, and create many articles that can be used for Christmas gifts. The teachers, Jean…
The PebbleCreek Quilters have been very busy with charity sewing. Several charity sewing days have been held. On April 11, over 20 members showed up with their machines. The room was packed and not all machines could be set up, but the extras were put to work pressing and trimming. As a result, 16 quilt…
In the large display case outside the Quail Room in the Creative Arts and Crafts building, there are several carved eagles displayed in front of the World War I Patriot Quilt. This quilt honors the 100th year anniversary of the entrance of the United States into World War I. This quilt recognizes those who served…
Donna Aybar The PebbleCreek Quilters have been busy all summer making quilts for the many charities we support and on Saturday, November 5 we welcomed Hospice of the Valley’s Surprise campus into our fold. We have donated many quilts to Hospice’s other west valley campuses, but PebbleCreek resident and Hospice volunteer Chuck Patton reached out…
Rayma Scalzo We are pleased to once again have Dr. Rich Shildt, Oncologist, attend our December 15 meeting in the Sienna Room at the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse. This is a great opportunity for those recently diagnosed or currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer to ask questions. One of the challenges our group faces is reaching…
Rayma Scalzo Have you been recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer? If so, you may be frightened about your future and whether you will be okay. It can be overwhelming and often isolating. It is for these reasons that you might want to contact the Breast Cancer Group right here at PebbleCreek. Although we don’t meet…