Tag: TriChicks

Jim McKenna Memorial Triathlon

Susie Nee In 2013, Jim and Carol McKenna moved to PebbleCreek from California, hoping to be closer to their daughter, son-in-law, and three grandchildren. Jim loved taking the kids on outings and cheering at their games, but he was also a longtime triathlete and coach—and he missed coaching. Soon after arriving, mutual friends introduced Jim…

PC TriChicks participate in 4th Annual Litchfield Triathlon

Back row from left are Stephanie Jensen, Vicki Carter, Sandy Crabtree, Mary Lacy, Susie Nee, Gilda Poitras, Nancy TerHaar, Kathy Vienna, Jackie Armstrong and Julie Walmsley; front row Lynn Plesha, Susanne Vander Heyden, Mary Simmons and Gretchen Simons

The day was Saturday, April 11, 2015, and it was a beautiful sunny day to participate in a sprint triathlon. For the fourth consecutive year, the PebbleCreek TriChicks were prepped and ready to go! TriChick participants included Susie Nee, Mary Simmons, Mary Lacy, Kathy Vienna, Vicki Carter, Gilda Poitras, Julie Walmsley, Gretchen Simons, Suzanne Hetts,…

PebbleCreek TriChicks: A Year to Remember

The TriChicks after one of their many competitions

What have the PebbleCreek TriChicks been up to these past few months? Lots. It has been a busy but exciting fall and winter season for the Chicks with training, competitions, good deeds and socializing. The Snowbird Chicks arrived back in the fall to find the ubiquitous big yellow chick welcoming them on their front door.…