Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals in the world today because of the diseases they spread according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are 176 species of mosquitoes identified in the U.S. Each year an estimated 390 million people world-wide are infected. Some infected people will get mild symptoms (fever, rash, joint…
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Generals, June 2016
Blood drive
American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Silver rooms. To register call 1-800-733-2767 or log on to www.redcrossblood.org; sponsor code: Quail Blood costs nothing to give yet is more valuable than any other resource on earth.
Generals, May 2016
Quail Creek Wellness presentation – May 23
Quail Creek Wellness will present Successfully Aging Strategies at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23 in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Guest speaker will be Chris Kang, Executive Director of Valley Assistance Service. Also in attendance will be RN Chris Erickson, RN Manager Joey Zimmerman and Jessica Lansky, RN. Beginning April 1, the RN Care…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Exercise improves quality of life
Peggy McGee “It’s amazing how exercise helps me feel more energized instead of wearing me out.” “My balance has actually improved since I started stretching on a regular basis.” These are just a few of the comments one routinely hears after exercise classes at the Anza Fitness Center. There are several certified fitness group instructors…
Generals, May 2016
Thank you, Quail Creek, for helping raise $20k to fight cancer
Thanks to the residents of Quail Creek for their participation and support of the Quail Creek Fights Back Relay For Life team the American Cancer Society will receive $20,000 for cancer research, patient education, programs and advocacy. The Relay team held a November 2015 garage sale that raised $3,800 from items donated by Quail Creek…
Generals, April 2016
Quail Creek Wellness presentation – April 25
Monday, April 25, 2016, Quail Creek Wellness will present Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD, Chief, Division of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Professor Department of Surgery and Vice Chair for Quality and Performance at 10:00 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD is Professor and Chief of the Divisions of…
Generals, March 2016
Dr. Riall speaker for Quail Creek Wellness Presentation
Monday, April 25, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom, Quail Creek Wellness will present Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD, Chief, Division of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Professor Department of Surgery and Vice Chair for Quality and Performance. Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD is Professor and Chief of the Divisions of…
Generals, March 2016
Walk in honor and memory of those touched by cancer on April 9
All of Quail Creek is invited to walk in honor and in memory of Quail Creek cancer survivors and in memory of those who lost their cancer battle. Instead of walking around sidewalks in Quail Creek on April 9, 2016, join the Quail Creek Fights Back Relay For Life team from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00…
Sports, January 2016
Persistent healthy influences from the Sports Committee
Dreama Fumia Our Quail Creek Sports Committee does its best to influence a healthy lifestyle for our residents. Let’s take a moment to recognize the efforts of the committee and to express appreciation for the long-term leadership of the committee. The committee has had varied roles in the past but currently is focused on two…
January 2016
Wellness presentation
Monday, February 8, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Larry Engel – Friends In Deed will be presented in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Our Mission To continue to deliver and expand upon the quality programs our community desires and deserves. This will be accomplished by focusing on the changing needs of our community as well as…