Category: May 2015

Quail Creek Pilgrims explore the borderlands of Sonora, Mexico

La Purisima Concepcion de Nuestra Senora de Caborca Mission Church at Pueblo Viejo in Caborca

Vicki and Ron Sullivan More than 300 years ago, a tireless Jesuit priest by the name of Eusebio Francisco Kino made countless forays on horseback throughout much of what is now the northern Mexican state of Sonora and Arizona. The focus of the Kino Missions tour, sponsored by Southwestern Mission Research Center, is a pilgrim…

The Grill Restaurant and Oasis Lounge announce their June, July & August summer specials

Summer Specials—June, July and August 2015 Lunch—Special $7.99 plus a free cookie with the purchase of an entree Daily Specials Sunday—Breakfast Buffet Monday—Pasta Night, all you can eat pasta, $11.99 Tuesday—Date Night $42 per couple Wednesday—Comfort Food menu (to be determined) Thursday—International Cuisine (every week we will future cuisine from around the world) Friday—All you…

Golf open forum – Ready, set, summer!

Skip Fumia From the Green Committee’s Golf Open Forum on April 13, here is some look ahead information for Quail Creek golf. May: Course Superintendent J.R. Kies and his crew will begin transitioning from winter rye grass on the fairways and tees to our summer Bermuda grass. As temperatures increase we can also expect to…

Doug Adams ascends to the top in Stairs and Ladders

Second Place: Pete Murphy - Taos Pueblo

Robert Thoresen The imaginative board of the Photography Club of Quail Creek (PCQC) did not create a new children’s board game but engineered a March photo contest theme to challenge club members to make expressive and interesting images of climbing devices. There were about thirty entries this month and, surprise, no ties! Doug Adams’ first…

It’s coming – get your garden ready for monsoon

Desert gardening can often be a bit of a challenge. At the May 18 meeting of The Women of Quail Creek, presenter Eric Clark will impart tips and advice on how best to prepare gardens for the upcoming storms of the monsoon. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom. Eric is…

2015 Arizona Diamondbacks games – QC bus trips

Price includes round trip bus ride to Chase Field in Phoenix, driver’s gratuity, game ticket and bottled water on the bus ride. Pre-payment is due at time of signup. Game tickets will be passed out on the bus. Seats are located in Section 111 – a short walk from our drop-off point. Only 50 tickets…

RAZZ MA TAZZ in Quail Creek

Overall gross winners Karen Stensrud and Peggie Sullenberger

The Quail Creek Ladies 18 hole club held its annual two day Member/Guest Golf Tournament on April 8 and 9. The theme was Razz Ma Tazz and razz ma tazz it was from the goody bags at registration to the black and lace gift boxes on the tables at the finale. Top that off with…

TWOQC summer luncheon

Folklorico dancers to perform at TWOQC luncheon.

Janice Pell Monday, June 29 The Women of Quail Creek will have a summer luncheon in the Ballroom. The theme for the day will be American Cowgirls Celebrate the Fourth. Ladies are encouraged to dress in the spirit of the day by donning western duds and/or wearing patriotic colors. Photos will be taken. The bar…

Democratic Club news

Enjoying a gathering at the home of Al and Joanna Miller.

Cindy Mayron Sarah Garrecht Gassen, an editorial opinion writer and columnist for the Arizona Daily Star, was the guest speaker at the April meeting of the Democratic Club of Quail Creek. She fell in love with Tucson after a high school trip and moved from St. Louis, Missouri, to attend the University of Arizona (UA).…