Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Quail Creek Crossing dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering…
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Generals, October 2016
Health and Wellness Fair
Quail Creek’s fifth annual Health and Wellness Fair will take place Friday, October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the entire Madera Clubhouse. Over 50 local businesses and health care professionals will offer free testing, free samples and lots of information on a wide array of products and services that will help make…
Generals, October 2016
Meet and laugh with Jim Asbell
Author, artist, columnist and Quail Creek resident Jim Asbell will give a free talk based on his recent book, Live Well With Terminal Illness and Other Crappy Diseases on Monday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gold Room of the Madera Clubhouse. Jim, a self-described goof ball, will provide warm, witty and practical advice on…
Generals, October 2016
Quail Creek Wellness Presentation – November 28
At 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016 a Wellness Presentation will take place in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Lynn Polonski, M.D. is a Board Diplomate of Ophthalmology and specializes in Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic. He started a private practice called Catalina Eye Care P.C. in the Foothills of Tucson in 2009. A graduate…
Generals, October 2016
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Be someone’s hero – you can save more than one life with just one donation. The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood! Smile and give; someone will smile and live! The American Red Cross is holding a drive at Quail Creek in 2016: September 25 in the Madera Clubhouse Silver Rooms 1…
Generals, September 2016
“All About Cataracts” September 26
Join Ophthalmologist Dr. Roxana Ursea in an informational session on cataracts. Learn about symptoms and the latest in treatment options. Bring your questions! Dr. Ursea is a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Northwest Medical Center. A Q and A will follow the presentation. The Quail Creek Wellness Presentation will be held on Monday, September…
Generals, September 2016
Blood Drive September 25
American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place on September 25, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Silver Rooms at Madera Clubhouse. Be someone’s hero – you can save more than one life with just one donation. The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood! Smile and give; someone will…
Generals, August 2016
CERT Basic Course set for September 7
Peggy McGee The Greater Green Valley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will begin its basic training course on Wednesday, September 7 at the Green Valley Fire District HQ, 1285 W Camino Encanto. This five day course will cover disaster preparedness, terrorism, disaster medical operations, community planning, psychological reaction to disasters and many more topics. What…
Generals, August 2016
Annual Health and Wellness Fair
Mark your calendars for the Quail Creek Annual Health and Wellness Fair at the Madera Clubhouse on Friday, October 21, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Local businesses and health care professionals will offer free testing, free samples and lots of information on a wide array products and services that will help make you…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery classes coming to Green Valley
Cindy Mayhle In the past many people receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) have been relegated to few options to help control the symptoms of their disease; the two most common are medications and DBS (deep brain stimulation). If they were lucky, their doctor would tell them they should incorporate an exercise program into…