The first Saturday in March saw the PebbleCreek Ukulele Club perform at the two-day Glendale Folk Festival held at historic Sahuaro Ranch Park in Glendale. This was our fourth time performing at the festival. The day was bright and sunny, although very windy. Playing with a strong wind blowing is always difficult, but our group…
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March 2024
PebbleCreek Ukulele Club’s Open House a Success!
Gillian Driscoll The PebbleCreek Ukulele Club held their second annual Open House on Jan. 18. Twelve visitors joined regular club members for an introduction to the little instrument whose name means the “Jumping Flea.” Club members provided ukes for the newcomers to try. Jim Miller, the club’s musical director, taught a beginner lesson to the group. They…
January 2024, Generals
Ukulele Club to Host 2nd Annual Open House January 18
Last year the PebbleCreek Ukulele Club hosted their first Open House, and it was a huge success! Many came, some to just listen and sing, and some to see if they might like to learn to play the ukulele. On Jan. 18, the club will host their 2nd Annual Open House, and everyone is invited. We will sing…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
Ukulele Club Welcomes New and Returning Members
PebbleCreek Ukulele Club has been meeting all summer long, albeit with a reduced number of participants at each weekly jam. We are looking forward to welcoming returning members as well as new ones. We focus on playing favorite songs and having fun, but we also like to educate others about this fascinating instrument whose name…
Front Page, April 2023
Island Style: Ukulele Club a Hit!
Gillian Driscoll The sun shone and the audience was enthusiastic when PebbleCreek (PC) Ukulele Club members performed at the Glendale Folk Festival early in March. This was the third time the club, which performs under the name “Island Style,” has performed at the festival. The 20-minute program included both Hawaiian and folk numbers. When a…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Want to Learn to Play the Ukulele?
Have you ever thought of playing an instrument? The Ukulele Club of PebbleCreek welcomes all residents and guests to our Open House on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Palm Room at Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse. The ukulele is easy to play as it has only four strings and a short fret…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Ukulele Club Performs at Annual Folk Festival
Ross Hart The PebbleCreek Ukulele Club was invited to participate on March 1, at the annual Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival. Members who performed were Jim Miller, Irene Manalili, Ryan Bond, Bonnie Fisher, Gillian Driscoll, Karin Andrews, and Ross Hart. For the event, they performed contemporary as well as traditional Hawaiian pieces. Irene Manalili danced…