An annual meeting is held each year for volunteers who serve in the Library at Madera Clubhouse. Ideas for improving library operations are discussed, and volunteers schedule their work assignments for the upcoming year. This year’s annual meeting will be held in the Ocotillo Room, Kino Conference Center on Tuesday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m.…
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Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Proposed long term library plan
Revised Long-Term Objective Maintain the library in its current format in the Clubhouse with minimum use of POA funds. Support any plans for Clubhouse remodeling that would contiguously expand the space made available for the library. Continue current policy of the library being used as a dedicated space for library purposes except for limited special…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
TWOQC to make holidays merrier for YOTO students
JoAnn Haberer Once again, The Women of Quail Creek will be asking members to assist Youth on Their Own (YOTO) of Tucson in making the holiday season a joyous one for homeless teens. The holidays are especially stressful for kids without families and donations of blankets, small gifts and gift cards will remind them that…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Spotlight On Advertiser: Pure Clean Solar
Why clean your solar panels? Dirt holds heat and blocks light. Advancements in technology have made it possible for homeowners to power their homes with solar energy, but did you know there was a time when it was believed that Solar wouldn’t be feasible in Arizona? Solar panel production suffers as the panels get hot,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
The Diamonds coming January 21
The Diamonds – Classic Rock and Roll with Today’s Attitude is coming on Monday, January 21, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25. The show is produced by TAD Management. Classic Rock and Roll with today’s attitude! In 1957 The Diamonds released an instant million selling hit called Little Darlin’. The song continues to sell…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Word of the Month: Bonhomie
David Zapatka While speaking with friends from out of town at a recent bridge tournament, I heard this description of a mutual friend who was not present, “It’s so refreshing to have a man of his character in our game. He exudes a fresh and easy bonhomie.” Being unfamiliar with the word bonhomie, I had…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Dollars and Sense: Time to think about year-end investment
Jeff LeFave We’ve still got a couple of months left in 2018, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about some year-end investment moves that might benefit you. Here are a few possibilities (although not all will apply to your situation). Add to your IRA. For the 2018 tax year, you can put up to…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Coffee with the General Manager
Coffee with the General Manager, Mike Taylor, will be on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. The guest will be from the Architecture Landscape Committee (ALC). Please join GM Mike Taylor along with his guest from ALC as they discuss current affairs with a question and answer session.
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Discover Tucson on foot
Bonnie Hyra The TRIPS committee has planned a walking and streetcar tour of Tucson discovering the vibrant scene in downtown and beyond. This tour is designed for Quail Creek residents who would like to get better acquainted with our city. This high-energy tour is scheduled for Thursday, December 6 and will be five hours of…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Ranger of the Lost Art – 2nd Kino lecture January 14
Quail Creek’s second Kino Lecture will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 14 in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. Former dentist and National Park Ranger, Doug Leen, will share his 1971 discovery of a WPA poster while helping to clean a CC Stable at Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park. Thus began a 47-year…