Week 234-235 - Palm Creek Golf RV Revisited Casa Grande Arizona - 02-13-2011

Hello from Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort,

The future map below shows an uncharacteristic amount of traveling for us. No, we have not gone berserk! But by March 20th, we will be in Northern California to welcome into this world, Emily and Chad's first child (our ninth grandchild). This week we will travel from Casa Grande, Arizona to Surprise. And then in two more weeks we will be back in Casa Grande. And then, we go berserk!

This week marks our fifth visit to the fabulous Palm Creek Golf and RV resort. Whether you stay for a few nights, a few weeks, or a few months, this resort will offer you all the amenities that you can want. When you drive in, you are treated to a blend of God's beautiful flowers, trees and plants. This park has hundreds of palm trees with a great many lit up at night. The golf course and architecture of the buildings adds to the beauty of this park.

The American flag is flown at park headquarters. The American and Canadian flags are flown at the entrance letting you know that all are welcome here. The Canadians outnumber the Americans at most of the parks down here. Below is hole number six of their gorgeous par three 18 hole course. Further in the distance is the putting green and the clubhouse complex.

All of the common areas of the park are landscaped to the max. Multi-colored flowers, streams and pools adorn the golf course.

The multiple buildings of this complex house a the myriad of indoor activities. The ballroom below is used for all sorts of gatherings including, as shown, the non-denominational Palm Creek Community Chapel, lead by Pastor Ken Stuckey.

The Glass Shop is available for the creation of beautiful projects. Other activities include ceramics, pottery, sewing, quilting, oil and watercolor painting, wood shop, carving, lapidary, silversmith, computer, all kinds of dancing from cabaret, western, couples, zumba, line and square dancing.

Venture outside and there is no lack of things to do. A huge pool is available for cooling off, swimming laps and water volleyball.

The main clubhouse spa holds a lot of friends. There is also a center at the North end of the the park with a pool, spa and laundry.

The fitness center is fully equipped and the billiard room has six quality tables.

Sports not available at most parks are here, including a very professional softball field and lawn bowling.

Our personal favorite, Pickleball, is well represented with twelve permanent courts. Countless men and women use courts from 7:30 am until 9:00 pm each day. This well-organized club blocks out two-hour time slots for men, women and mixed round robin and "shoot outs" for the top players. Everyone here is so nice, encouraging and willing to take time to teach you how to elevate your play. We met and played with more than 200 enthusiasts and all were a joy to be with.

1) This is Darrell teeing off at hole 10. 2) The "Full Moon Lane" girls paused for this photo at 9.

Accommodations at Palm Creek range from park models, to fifth wheels and motorhomes of all classes, A, B and C. The winter time-frame for those coming from the colder climates is from around October to the end of March.

1) Sites are large, averaging around 40 x 50 feet, level with colored gravel and concrete patios. 2) Visitors staying only a night or two have parking lot pull thrus with full hookups including cable TV. While not landscaped, the pull thrus are right next to the clubhouse, pool and all the activities.

So when you travel in your RV, whether you stay for a day or a season, be sure to get to Palm Creek.

With love, Pete and Ellen

Photos from Feb 2011