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Wooden toys bring smiles to children

45 wooden toys were donated to the Tucson Medical Center Hospital.

Sam Densler In May the TMC CMN Toys subgroup of the Quail Creek Woodcrafters delivered another 45 wooden toys to the Tucson Medical Center hospital for donation to children spending time in the hospital. This delivery of handmade wooden toys included cars, trucks, planes, see-saws, puzzles, tic-tac-toe games, lacing leaves and cradles. Wooden toys are…

Tiniest Patriots Baby Shower a huge success

Diane Quinn Twenty-nine military families have a lot of new items to share with their new bundles of joy. From diapers to clothing and just about everything in between, young moms and dads affiliated with the 162nd Wing of the National Guard in Tucson took home hundreds of items for their newborns. For several months…

Food for Troops Drive over July 4th weekend

Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association will be sponsoring a Food for the Troops drive over Fourth of July weekend. All food donated will be presented to the 162nd Fighter Wing Arizona Air National Guard for distribution to the junior troops. According to Barbara Gavre, Family Readiness Program Manager, troop favorites include:…

The Grill At Quail Creek to undergo expansion

Sherry Jackson,  RCI Corporate Communications Whether it’s a leisurely dinner or quick bite to eat, residents and guests have enjoyed The Grill at Quail Creek for several years. Now, Quail Creek management is excited to announce impressive new expansion plans to the restaurant and lounge areas. The expansion was needed due to the growing community.…

Can You Name That Tune? Fine out on May 24

You are invited to an evening of musical trivia and fun with your friends and neighbors. The Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild is hosting another Name That Tune evening on May 24. Quick! Who sang Roll Over Beethoven? Yes, of course it was the late, great Chuck Berry. That was an easy one. We’ll have many…

Tiniest patriots need support now!

Diane Quinn The Tiniest Patriots, newborns and soon to be born children of members of our local military, need your help! The Women of Quail Creek’s annual Baby Shower for Military Families will take place on Armed Forces Day, May 20. Twenty-five young and expectant mothers will be celebrated and showered with gifts at the…

Ride of Silence returns

Local cyclists Bill Adamson and Jim Jordan plan the route for the first local Ride of Silence with help from the Pima County Sheriff’s office.

Chuck Hill This will be the twelfth year for observing the Ride of Silence in the Santa Cruz Valley area. What started out to be a group of 30 bicyclists in the initial event has now grown to a regular group of 70 riders. When planning the first ride the organizers were approached by Pima…

Dancing With The Quail Creek Stars

Dancing with Your Quail Creek Stars will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Cash bar opens at 6:00 p.m. with show time at 7:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Tickets are $20. Mark your calendars; the Utah Ballroom Dance Company is coming back to Quail Creek with its troupe of college dancers.…