Category: April 2014

News from the Association Office

Quail Creek Board of Directors Meeting Monday, March 10, 2014, 10:00 a.m. Clubhouse—Summary Committee changes Mr. Darrah read the proposed committee changes: Education—Add: Marji Sorley, Lectures; Finance—Resigned: Frank van Atta, Add: Denny Huber; Rules—Add: Larry Thomson, Richard Clark, William Haas All changes were approved unanimously. The Illinois Club charter was dissolved. Mr. Darrah explained that…

Cinco de Mayo buffet

Cinco de Mayo Buffet will be held Monday, May 5 with a cash bar opening at 4:30 p.m. followed by a buffet at 5:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Music will be provided by the Old School House Band.

Recipe contest announced… wanted coolest chicken salad

Chef Aris is looking for a new and cool chicken salad to place on The Grill’s menu for our hottest month—June. The contest begins immediately with a deadline of May 14. The Food & Beverage Committee, along with Grill staff, will select six finalists who will be notified May 17. Sample presentation by the finalists…

2014 Spring Golf outing hosted by Desert Duffers

Wally Ueberschar On Monday, March 3, the Men’s Nine Hole Golf League hosted their spring outing at the Country Club of Green Valley. Many of our winter residents as well as the full timers took the opportunity to play. We had a great turnout of fourteen full teams. The weather, course and golf were all…

Women’s Bible Study – April 2014

Kay Robinson During April the studies will be from God as He Longs for You to See Him; book is $5. Come to the Silver Room at Madera Clubhouse at 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays to form a closer relationship with God. The schedule is April 1, Introduction; April 8, Seeing God with 20/20 Vision; April 15,…

Special news from the Quail Creek Ballroom Dance Club

Gail Phillips The outgoing Board of Directors of the Quail Creek Ballroom Dance Club is excited to be announcing changes in membership regulations that will open up the membership to many who spend only a few months here in this community. Annual membership dues cover the cost of the season of gourmet dinners and touring…

TRIPS Educational Committee hosts tour of Biosphere 2

Joyce M. On March 20, 27 Quail Creek residents participated in a TRIPS Committee sponsored tour of Biosphere 2, which is located near Oracle. Biosphere 2 is the world’s largest laboratory for the study of earth science. Water is very important in Arizona and Biosphere 2 scientists learn how water moves through different soil systems…

Baby shower for military families needs contributions

Janice Pell Everyone loves babies. Babies have lots of needs: diapers, clothing, blankets, baby bottles, clothing—the list is endless. The happiness of expecting a baby is often offset by stress and money worries. The Women of Quail Creek asks you to spread joy to a military family by contributing items for a baby shower to…

Sunrise at Tumacacori

Robert Thoresen Only for a few select days during the year does the National Park Service open the Tumacacori National Historical Park before sunrise to benefit photographers and artists. After completing at least four lessons and constant reminders from the PCQC’s video lesson guru Joel Santore, fourteen members were at the mission’s door at 6:30…

Mother’s Day Brunch – Buffet

Mother’s Day Brunch ~ Buffet will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2014, in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. A cash bar opens at 9:00 a.m. Morning seating times are at 9:00, 9:15, 9:30, 9:45, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00 and 11:15 a.m. Afternoon seatings are at 12:30, 12:45, 1:00 and 1:15 p.m. All sales are final;…