Robert Thoresen Helen Phillips’ winning first place photograph Two Wheel Cart was taken in Tubac three years ago. The afternoon sun cast interesting shadows and the wagon draws one’s eyes down to the pot of plants. Helen usually likes pictures popping with color but this one is sedate and natural. No after effects were done except…
Linda Freeman Two of the Needlework Club members made special gifts for American Girl dolls belonging to their respective granddaughters this spring; Linda Kaas knited a special pink ballerina ensemble and Susan Stoltman sewed some bright summer outfits complete with a hat. These members exemplified the Gifted Hands – Giving Hearts that is the unofficial…
Mary Kollschegg Christina Kline, author of Orphan Train, pulls in the reader by her choice of book title and once the reader is hooked proceeds to tell the incredible story of a 91 year old woman who had been an orphan train rider. The founder of this bizarre program that existed in our country from…
A Night at the Oscars featuring Joe Bourne will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014, in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom at 7:00 p.m. Ticket price is $10 per person. Since 1934, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded an Oscar for Best Original Song every year. International vocalist Joe Bourne…
Kay Robinson Our studies for the summer will be from Our Daily Bread (free). Come join us Tuesdays in the Madera Clubhouse Silver Room at 1:00 p.m. Meet your neighbors and know the Lord. Leaders: Kay Robinson 495-4173; JoAnne Spencer 207-8679; Berniece James 625-1949; Pam McFall 505-7526.
Deb Maloney May 1 was an eventful day for 18 young ladies and 18 young men from the fifth through eighth grades at Continental Middle School. These students joined 36 of Quail Creek’s Lady Niners for the highlight of the middle school’s golf program. The game for the nine hole round was a four person…
If you are interested in purchasing the National Performing Artists (NPA) or Lonely Street (LSP) concerts for one low series price, you only have until June 30 to get your tickets. Individual show tickets will go on sale July 14 ($22 for NPA and $27.50 for LSP). Stop by the Concierge or call 520-393-5822 to…
Concierge Desk Closed on Friday, July 4 Enjoy all the activities to celebrate Independence Day! Quail Creek Source Book – Address and phone updates due before July 1 Our new Source Book will be printed late this summer for fall delivery. If your listing is correct in the 2013–2014 book you do not need to resubmit your…
Marilyn Darcangelo For hardy members of the Critters Club, the coldest and most windy April day could not deter them from enjoying their yappy pool party. Not one dog complained about the weather and most of them jumped right into the pool on arriving. Maybe living in the desert makes them appreciate water!
Janice Pell If you would like to individually express your gratitude to WWII veterans for their tremendous contribution to make our nation great, please write a letter to one or more of the veterans that will be flying to Washington D.C. on the June 25 to 27 Honor Flight. Letters may be addressed to the…