Category: November 2013

Check Out – Check In

Reviewed by Janet Mills for November 2013 The Last Train to Zona Verde – My Ultimate African Safari by Paul Theroux. The first time Paul Theroux ever visited Africa he was a 22-year old in the Peace Corps. Now after 50 years he once again set out to renew his pleasure in the wild continent. Things…

Christmas on Broadway

Rehearsals are in full swing as Wooden Soldiers brush up on their marching expertise, members of the Aquarius Group try to recall what it was like back then in order to create the correct ambiance for their number and Fiddlers and Lullabyes and saying Hello to Dolly and asking Luck to be a Lady are…

Cool Car Club: Race to the summit

Paul Jaffe On October 5, the Quail Creek Cool Car Club launched its sixth year of monthly drives to local scenic attractions. Each year we inaugurate the season with a drive to the top of Mt. Lemmon. This year was a little different. The political stalemate in Washington forced the closure of all the rest…

Critter Club news

Marilyn Darcangelo Do you want to learn how to enjoy well behaved pets? Come and join other Critter Club members at our next meeting in the Madera Ballroom on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. Jill Ruiz of Central Pet will discuss Obedience Training. You might get some good ideas that will work on…

Don’t miss A Swingin’ Christmas

A Swingin’ Christmas will be presented Friday, December 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. A cash bar opens at 6:00 p.m. and will remain open through intermission. Tickets are $25.00 each. A brand new show that’s destined to become a classic, this holiday treat features a swingin’ six piece band…

Santa spotted at Quail Creek

Vicky Woods Santa was recently spotted cruising the streets of Quail Creek undoubtedly in preparation for the upcoming Christmas at Quail Creek event on Sunday, December 15. Rumor has it that Santa will be leading the Decorated Golf Cart and ATV Parade at 4:00 p.m. Just who is this mysterious Santa? Is he enjoying our…

Spotlight on Advertiser: Golf Cars of Arizona

Dareck Makowski Golf Cars of Arizona has been in the Tucson area for many years and has had a long standing relationship with Club Car as the exclusive dealer since the early 90s. The previous owners of Golf Cars of Arizona decided to retire in April of 2012 and the new owners took over on…

Arizona Red Hats to sparkle at the prom at statewide event

Judy Wolin The Arizona Red Hats are sponsoring a statewide Prom event on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at the Mission Palms Hotel, 60 E. Fifth Street in Tempe, Arizona. Tickets are $55.00 per member if your registration is postmarked on or before December 18, 2013, and $65.00 per member if the registration is postmarked by…