David Zapatka While reading Starseed Transmissions by Ken Carey, I ran across the word negentropy. I’ve always been fascinated by the word entropy and its meaning, so I was immediately intrigued by this related word, driving me to research it for this month’s issue. Entropy: noun /ˈentrəpē/ 1. thermodynamics: a measure of the unavailable energy…
Category: April 2021
Sports, April 2021
QCVGA Provides Support for TROT and Other Club News
Charlie Shultheis TROT—what’s that? Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT) is a nonprofit organization, located in the Tucson area, that enriches the lives of people with special needs by using therapeutic equine programs to improve whole person well-being, while recognizing an individual’s abilities and achievements. TROT also provides educational, recreational, and vocational opportunities, as well as therapy…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Upcoming Entertainment: Five Way Street Salutes Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young!
Nancy Planck, Member Services Five Way Street Salutes Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young will be at the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom on Friday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $29. The show is produced by TAD Management. Enjoy all the hits while you hear about the history and evolution of America’s first supergroup! From “Marrakesh Express”…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Upcoming Entertainment: Garth Brooks—Garth Tribute Live!
Nancy Planck, Member Services Garth Brooks—Garth Tribute Live will be at the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom on Monday, May 24 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $29. The show is produced by TAD Management. Garth Tribute Live! is much more than your average tribute act. This exciting show brings crowds to their feet and has everyone singing along…
Sports, April 2021
Relishing Pickleball: 12 Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them (Mistakes 7 and 8)
David Zapatka This 12 common mistakes column began after playing with some very excited and highly motivated new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” We reviewed the first six mistakes over the past…
Features, April 2021
Who Are We After Year Zero? One Year After the Great Pandemic
Carew Papritz “I never had time to change my life.” Revelatory words spoken by a friend of mine during the middle of COVID. But she changed. And we all changed. Who were we before? We were the 24/7, technology-drenched world where instant wasn’t fast enough and where we couldn’t stop multiplying our multitasking world of…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Behind the Scenes Work to Choose Scholarship Finalists
Peggy McGee Scholarship award time is on the horizon. Have you ever pondered just what happens before the winners are announced? The Women of Quail Creek’s scholarship program has two distinct components. One is for female high school seniors at either Walden Grove or Sahuarita high schools, or enrolled in the Sahuarita Digital Pathways program. The other…
Sports, April 2021
QCMGA Club Championship Winner Bob Larose
Paul Schupmann Congratulations to Bob Larose for winning the 2021 QCMGA Club Championship in our recent three-day tournament. Presenting the Club Championship trophy to Bob are Martin Wibbenhorst, QCMGA president, and Joel Jaress, head professional.
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Private Dance Lessons Have Resumed
Kathi Urban Have fun learning to dance in your garage or back patio. Choose from private lessons (one couple) or semi-private lessons (two or three couples), if we can socially distance. No contact, except with your partner, and COVID protocols are observed. Unless we have room to travel, choose from compact dances: * Latin (Salsa, Cha…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
MOAA to Hold Spring Dinner at Quail Creek
Peggy McGee Before taking a summer break, the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association will be hosting a dinner on Tuesday, May 4, in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Members and their guests will gather for a social period at 5 p.m., with dinner being served at 5:35 p.m. Social distancing rules will be in…