Joyce Shumate Mark your calendar for the QC Computer Club Open House on Jan. 13, 2024. The Open House will be held at the Creative Arts and Technology building between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Quail Creek Computer Club’s mission is to provide its members with assistance, training, and education for their computing devices…
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Front Page, November 2023
Yet Another Musical Murder Mystery Show
This coming February will bring to life the latest from your favorite Murder Mystery cast. Just Shoot Me, Yesterday will have a rather strange opening act. It will be the wake for the drummer and the playwright, with very little praise for them from five female suspects. After dinner is served, the play will revert to…
Front Page, November 2023
Terry Smith—Explorer, Traveler, Rule Breaker, Fun Seeker, Artist, and Teacher
Emilie Ortega, President, QCFAPC When you first meet Terry Smith, you are drawn to her enthusiastic personality and her friendly style. She never met a stranger. But once you go beyond these very charming traits, you find a very serious artist and someone who will inspire you to color outside the lines, just as she…
Front Page, November 2023
‘Sleigh It Isn’t So—A Holiday Celebration’
The Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild (PAG) is proudly presenting its annual Christmas Show on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, and Dec. 2. There is a big change this year. Thursday’s show will be a 4 p.m. matinee with cash bar only—no dinner service will be provided. Friday’s and Saturday’s performances will…
Front Page, October 2023
Quail Creek’s Best Kept Secret?
Dianne Thomson Recently, a resident was overheard saying that the library at Madera clubhouse was “Quail Creek’s best-kept secret.” Say it isn’t so! If it is true that there are residents who are unfamiliar with our library, then it’s time to remedy that—right here and now! It all starts with Quail Creekers themselves. They are…
Front Page, October 2023
Desert Trekkers Welcome the Fall Season
The 2023 fall hiking season is underway. Discover the unique ecology of the Sky Islands, hike among towering saguaros, and explore the many varied trails of biodiverse Madera Canyon. Whether you are new to Desert Trekkers or you are getting reacquainted with old friends, join us to discover the many wonders of Southern Arizona. See…
Front Page, October 2023
Play Ball! BAJA Senior Softball League
Jack Slama Miken, Easton, Dudley, Sun Coast, Demarini, Trump, Baden, Thunder. Know where this is going? What if I said Louisville Slugger, Rawlings, Wilson A2000, and Mizuno? Any of these names resonate with you? If so, I think you know where this is going. If not, please keep reading. For those of us who live…
Front Page, September 2023
The Javelina Hoedown Is Back!
Deb Melton Tickets are now on sale for the annual Javelina Hoedown sponsored by The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC). All proceeds will benefit scholarships for young women graduating from Walden Grove High School, Sahuarita High School, and Rio Rico High School, along with the Women in Transition Scholarships for women who are residents of…
Front Page, September 2023
On the Run and in the Race
Alphie Smith Five members of the Quail Creek Runners Club ran in the 12th Annual Breeze in the Trees 5K Run/Walk on Aug. 19. The race began at 7 a.m. with cloudy skies and cool temperatures at 71 degrees. The scenic course traveled down dirt roads through the pecan orchards next to the stately pecan…
Front Page, September 2023
2023 GV Ladies Interclub Golf Competition Comes to an End
Janet Johnson and Jacquie Owens The last of our fun five summer golf tournaments was played at Canoa Ranch on Aug. 7, with a nice luncheon that followed. Desert Hills won first place in Gross team points, and Torres Blancas won first in Net team points. Our Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association (QCLGA) team placed…