Ellie Daly and Doug Krause On July 26, PebbleCreek Singles Club members including President Doug Krause, Vice President Jim Staude, Activities Chairperson Ellie Daly, additional Creekers, family members, and friends “40 strong” gathered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to embark on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam for a 14-day sea and land adventure through Alaska. The…
Jim Miller On July 17, the PebbleCreek Singles Club attended a California Wine Class at the Goodyear Total Wine & Spirits store. The two–hour class featured white and red wines from Napa, Sonoma, and Paso Robles areas. The event was announced at the June meeting and signups filled the spaces available. The instructor provided us…
Judy Maloney The Singles Club gathered at the Oasis Pool Ramada on July 1 for a very successful “America 250” Party. It was a fun and festive gathering where we enjoyed a delicious meal of hot dogs, brats, salads, baked beans, watermelon, and all the trimmings. Many attendees wore patriotic red, white, and blue, and…
Ellie Daly On May 23, 28 members of the PebbleCreek Singles Club made their way to the Arizona Broadway Theater to enjoy a delicious meal before enjoying the musical production of the Cher Show, portrayed by three different Chers—each representing a different era of her remarkable six-decade career. This powerhouse performance featured over 35 of her biggest hits and included multiple costume changes.…
Ellie Daly Thirty-six members of the PebbleCreek Singles Club converged at the Oasis Pool to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5). The event was spearheaded by our webmaster Sheldon Tencer who negotiated with one of his favorite Mexican eateries, Rio Mirage Café located in Surprise, Ariz., to provide a Mexican feast that included chicken enchilada…
Ellie Daly The April 12 meeting of the PebbleCreek Singles Club following the usual business meeting had the opportunity to hear LtCol Steve Chealander, Air Force (Retired), who carried the “Football” (Nuclear Codes) during the Reagan administration worldwide. His presentation started with how he received the opportunity to always be a few feet from the…
Doug Krause Twenty-two Singles Club members traveled to the Arizona Broadway Theater and enjoyed a 3-course meal before the production of “Pretty Woman the Musical.” The musical introduces us to Vivian Ward, who isn’t looking for love. But in “Pretty Woman the Musical,” “love” finds her anyway, when she crosses paths with Edward, a much…
Doug Krause The Singles Club March 2 monthly meeting was held in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. After the business portion of the meeting our speaker, the new Food and Beverage Director at PebbleCreek, Stephen Marshall, informed us of the new chef who was hired and the many changes that are forthcoming regarding dining hours and…
Doug Krause On Feb. 5, 10 members of the Singles Club enjoyed lunch at Regions Restaurant located on the Estrella Community College Campus. As part of the curriculum of the Culinary Institute, students must prepare and serve each week a different three-course meal offering soup/salad, choice of main entrée, dessert, and a selection of beverages.…
Doug Krause There is a constant need for donated food to give to those in need. The number of people requiring food assistance grows daily. Our dedicated singles help bi-monthly to process the donated food at St. Mary’s Food Bank in numerous ways, from checking expiration dates to sorting and filling boxes of food that…