Special thank you to all who participated in the golf cart parade this evening. The parade itself was fun and we had a great time gathering with folks in the neighborhood as we cheered the participants.
FUN!
The weather has been PERFECT for all outdoor events this week. The parkwide Christmas celebration was very well attended....and we all enjoy having visiting food trucks.
Always need a picture with Mr. and Mrs. Santa
With all the holiday cheer, I hope some of you will find time for the second in the series of our iPhone classes. See you there Saturday, December 21, in the Sonora South room at 9:30.
Hope to see everyone at the Palm Creek Parkwide Holiday event tomorrow...Wednesday, December 18 from 3:00 - 8:00. Come for the live music, food trucks, tree lighting, etc.
The Marine Corps Reserve will be present for their "TOYS FOR TOTS" benefit event. Bring new unwrapped toys or funds to donate for such a worthy cause.
Thursday is the annual Christmas Parade starting at 4:30 as they tour the Cole Circle Loop. Vote for the best decorated.
P.S. There will be NO Christmas tree at the home of Kat and Scooter. I surrender.
iPhone Tips & Tricks
Our first iPhone class was FUN and we received many compliments from those attending. There's always something new to learn in every class plus a review is sometimes helpful.....right?
Join us this Saturday for Session 2. We'll be in Sonora South at 9:30. We ask for a $5 donation to help support the blog. Hope to see you there.
Don came home from poker last night where he heard about the fun All-Star softball games scheduled for today. I'm still frustrated that we don't have a place to advertise upcoming events. I'm going to try. I'll scan through Nextdoor to find appropriate announcements but I realize not everyone likes that media. Sooooo....if your club or organization has some upcoming event to advertise, let me know and I'll try to get them posted here.
With many families visiting Palm Creek the next couple of weeks, you are welcome to come watch the agility dogs practice. They practice at the agility park on Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to about 10:30am. Kids (and grown ups!) like watching the dogs compete.
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SOFTBALL
Come on down to the softball field to watch the games and cheer for your friends!! Bring your neighbors and friends to start your own cheering section. Stay for a burger and a beer at the Getaway Cafe.
Don’t miss the ALL-STAR game this Monday! American League at 10:30 & National at 12. Come enjoy a day of softball, food, friends, & fun!
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iPhone Class
Remember to come to my iPhone class this Saturday in Sonora South
Saturday, December 14, 9:30a.m.
We ask for a $5 donation to help support the blog.
Congratulations to the Palm Creek Chorus for another wonderful event!! I'm always impressed with the amount of work involved to make these concerts such a success. It's not only the well rehearsed songs sung by the choir but also the narration and movement throughout the show. It's fun to watch the photos on the side screens as I'm sure these are fond memories donated by friends and family.
Among the favorites is when we have audience participation for some of the memorable songs from generations. AND.....a special visit from old man Mr. Grinch!!
The candle light vigil at the end of the program was lovely too. Thank you to Betty Steel and the entire cast of chorus members, set up crew, technicians, etc. It was a successful lovely evening.
I liked the round table seating for the show this year. It was more comfortable and made for a fun time being able to chat with neighbors and friends before and after the concert. AND....thank you for all the delicious cookies at each table!! The elves have really been busy!
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Dan Mayer (current president of the PC Computer Club) put together a website of valuable information that will be of interest to all residents. I've tried posting menus and activity sheets on the blog but they quickly rotate to the bottom of an entry. Dan got the brilliant idea to post the info on one site for us! Thank you Dan. A link to the page will also be found at the top of my blog from now on.
Back by poppular request, I will hold a couple iPhone classes in December and January. Even if you've attended before, there will always be something new to learn. Come learn with us:
Saturday, December 14, 9:30 in Sonora South
Saturday, December 21, 9:30 in Sonora South
Saturday, January 11, 9:30 in SanTan Room
Saturday, January 18, 9:30 in SanTan Room
There will be something NEW in every class. We ask for a $5 donation to help support this blog.
This special event held on December 1, featured booths exclusively set up by our gifted residents showcasing a variety of handmade crafts and unique items. The show was a great way to pay tribute to their talents.
Several residents and groups offer classes. How fun to create what Julie Baker calls "Junk Art".
I used to have one of these adorable hand crafted adobe houses and so enjoyed coming to the craft fair to get extra pieces from Sharon Kidd to decorate the house. Then we got a new cat. LOL. The only way to protect the little pieces would have been to build a plexiglass dome around the whole thing. It was a FUN hobby to collect the items.
The pottery club kept themselves busy all summer by creating these beautiful napkin rings and other items. They would really be attractive and make a fancy table setting. Join the pottery group and learn the art of pottery.
There was a great attendance so it was fun to walk around and visit with friends and neighbors. I missed getting a photo but the Palm Creek Chorus was present and sang some holiday cheer to greet the guests. Don't forget to get your tickets for their upcoming concert on December 5 and 6.
Chef and his crew served up a yummy "sloppy joe" sandwich with their homemade potato chips so the dining area was busy too. They were very popular!
December Activities
Want to learn more about your Apple iPhone??
Come to our classes! There are so many hidden features on these phones!
Saturday, December 14, 9:30 in Sonora South (Basics + More)
Saturday, December 21, 9:30 in Sonora South (New Features)
You'll have fun learning new tips and tricks even if you have attended my classes before.
No need to sign up....just come. We ask for a $5 donation to help support the blog.
I haven't seen enough advertising recently so thought I'd post an announcement about a couple upcoming events.
The Palm Creek Pottery Club is going to hold their pre-Christmas sale this coming Sunday, December 1 from 1:00 till 5:00 in the Ballroom. The club members have been working on projects all summer. Come do some Christmas shopping for special hand-crafted gifts. They have some surprises too!
The Palm Creek Chorus has been practicing for their annual Christmas concert. These concerts are always entertaining and its fun to see neighbors and friends sharing their talent. Get your ticket in Activities.
The "giving tree" is already assembled and on display in the Activities office. Each year we try to support the Pinal County Foster Children and make their Christmas a little brighter. Pick a tag from the tree and either choose a gift for that child or donate. Full procedures to follow are listed near the tree.
I just saw this ad on Nextdoor. Looks like there will be more than just the pottery.
By the way, we had two winners with G55 at bingo tonight!!
Another lucky winner got Bingo on the 57th number and took home over $400! Join us every Monday night. Tickets go on sale at 6:00 and games start at 7:00.
Readers say they enjoy cat pictures from around our house. Here's Don hard at work trying to fix a computer for a friend. Scooter is "helping" ???
Speaking of computers and helping friends, I am frequently asked if I will present some iPhone classes again this season. The answer is YES. I keep finding more new tips and tricks with these phones that I'd like to share. Here's the class schedule so far:
Saturday, December 14, 9:30 a.m.in Sonora South
Saturday, December 21, 9:30in Sonora South
The new IOS18 will soon be published and it is loaded with new opportunities. I especially like the "fun" stuff we can add to email and text messages. Even if you attended our beginner class last year, there will be new stuff to learn. There are sign up sheets on the Activities board. I ask for a $5 donation as the funds help support this blog. Hope to see you there.
Friday, November 22, 2024
A CAT STORY
*HISTORY: Don and I
have two cats: Kat is 6 years old, and
Scooter is about 8 months.
Scooter
Kat
We have an
outdoor condo for our cats and they can enter the outdoor caged space from the
living room window.
Our cat condo
One evening in
September, Scooter managed to climb the wall and knock out a tile from the condo to make a great
escape.
Of course, panic set in as soon
as I discovered that he was gone.Nightfall
was approaching so I dutifully set out a couple dishes of good smelling cat
food to help lure Scooter back home.A
while later, I looked out the window and saw that we had attracted four darling
little hungry kittens devouring the food I had left out for Scooter.
Oh no!As a devoted
cat lover, my heart broke to see these starving little adorable kittens at
large.They scattered and ran off into
the night when I tried to approach them confirming that they were indeed feral
cats.
Scooter did come home that night. We heard him scratching at the window wanting
to come in.
The next morning there were four sets of pleading little
eyes staring up at me when I stepped outside.
How could I resist.
I just looked at them and thought "now what??" If no one does
anything to help this little furry family, I knew they would soon grow up and
have litters of their own. We need and
appreciate the feral cats in Palm Creek as they keep the rodent population in
check but can also become overpopulated if not somehow controlled. I recalled the charity dance held last season
to raise money for spay/neutering the stray cats in the community so contacted
Juliana Crispens who I hoped would have some guidance.
Juliana suggested I keep feeding the cats to keep them in
the neighborhood. In about a month they
would be ready for her program. Then she
brought over four cages which we loaded with food every day until she arranged time to take them
up to Mesa for the procedure. We actually set the traps and within a few hours
had all four cats trapped safely in the cages.
Juliana drove them up to the clinic in Mesa on Monday
morning and brought them home that night.
They received their operations, vaccines, and even rabies shots. Two other dedicated volunteers kept the cats overnight to make sure they were okay. Then they brought them to our house for release. All appeared happy and healthy to again enjoy
their freedom. They are now old enough
to begin their vigilance at surveying the area for rodents and the myriad of
insects they also devour.
The little white kitten (aptly named Casper) has become Scooter's best friend. They play together through the condo cage...even sharing toys that Scooter pushes through the grate. They were so happy to be together again after the release.
Some residents deny the need for feral cats because they
haven’t seen any rats in the neighborhood.They’re here though.Through
living here for 19+ years, we can attest to rodents becoming a problem.With all the trash receptacles placed around
the park and the fallen fruit from citrus trees, there is plenty of food left for
scavenging rodents.And sometimes they
get into a house and make quite a mess.
Feral cats are skilled hunters and typically eat small
animals like mice, birds, and insects. Yes, they will eat crickets and
scorpions. They're opportunistic
feeders, so they'll also scavenge for food in garbage bins or eat whatever they
can find, including scraps and leftovers.
It’s fascinating how adaptable they are!
Here is information provided by the AZ Vet Direct agency
that assists with the program:
Our spay surgery cost estimate for a cat is: $110. Our
neuter surgery is $85.This cost is for
anesthesia and surgery only. The cost of pain medication to go home is
$15-30. You may choose an injection for pain control instead for $20.
E-collars are $15 and are optional for cats.A rabies vaccine is required for all patients 12 weeks of
age and older for $20.
The cost of this program adds up in a hurry! Juliana and a group of friends created a fund raising program last season by sponsoring a karaoke event and bake sale. Plans are underway for more events this season. Mark your calendar for January 18 from 1:00 - 5:00 at the north pavillion. Details will be available soon.
Saturday, November 16, is the first official patio sale of the season. One gracious seller is offering special items at special prices....or free for a donation drawing. Stop by site 1020 on Cole Circle. Also, raising funds for the homeless feline trap-spay/neuter-vaccinate-foster/release here at PC. Four kittens need our help. Everyone giving cash gift gets to go in for the gift draws - good gifts!! Ask for Miriam.
SITE 1020
Miriam says she'll be ready at 9 am. Plan on coming on by, introduce yourself! She has a FUN “gift drawing” 🎁for anyone who buys something or puts $1 (💵or more) into a collection, to be given to the PC volunteer group who helps felines 🐈⬛🐈without homes, trap-spay/neuter-vaccinate-foster to home or release.
Another great place to explore and shop:
HUGE PATIO SALE: Friday the 15th 12PM to 4PM Saturday the 16th 8AM to 12PM At Site #612 Cole Circle/Parlo Verde in the non-pet area.
Golf club sets-bags-many golf balls, golf cart, drill, small kitchen appliances, dishes, wading boots, seated walker, TV, bedspread,
A block long of tables filled with goodies.
Come and check it out Sponsored by Kathy Payne
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