Tag: tennis

Cookies and Camaraderie—QCTC Style!

Gloria Bible About 20 busy bakers brought incredibly yummy treats to share after the ladies finished Tuesday tennis league play on Dec. 5. This year, an unexpected special guest (aka Donna Yuritic, tennis player extraordinaire) delighted everyone with her head-to-toe elfish togs and gifts galore: inspirational badges, keyrings, and tennis-themed gift bags. Santa would have…

… And Then There Were Four!

Gloria Bible On Friday, April 14, 12 men and 12 women began competing in the Quail Creek Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament. One male and one female player per team were randomly assigned by computer, and team assignments changed with every match. Two matches were played on both Friday and Saturday. Cindy Nelson, Ryan Modesto, Chris…

Hearts & Pizza & Tennis … Oh My!

Carol Fougere Despite cool winds from the North, 60 enthusiastic Quail Creek Tennis Club members and guests turned out for the club’s annual Valentine’s Pizza Party on Feb. 11. A few good rounds of tennis whipped up appetites for the wonderful homemade salads and decadent desserts generously contributed by club members, not to mention 24…

Tennis Ambassadors Serve Up Some ‘Love’!

Gloria Bible Funny how one thing leads to another. When Bonnie Arnold moved to a brand new unit in Quail Creek, she soon saw the need for a Unit Rep to help new neighbors get to know one another. Bonnie stepped in, became her unit’s representative, and soon realized the rewards of smoothing the path…

Tennis Club Chili Feed

Gloria Bible Every year, mention of the Quail Creek Tennis Club Chili Feed gets taste buds salivating! This year, on Nov. 6, this much-anticipated event was blessed with sunny skies and delightful temperatures—perfect for informal tennis games followed by a tasty selection of homemade chili offerings, cornbread, and desserts. Club President Rick Wade thanked everyone…

Octoberfest at the Quail Creek Tennis Club

Gloria Bible Oktoberfest and tennis? Now there’s a combination most people don’t associate! But on Oct. 15 the Quail Creek Tennis Club did just that by hosting the Arizona Beerfest After-Tennis Potluck Tailgate event. Tennis play was open to everyone, and all six courts were filled with eager players. While storm clouds gathered elsewhere and…

Table Tennis Friends and Neighbors

Tom Herder Our featured players are Sue and Nick Kremer, spouses for 29 years. Hailing from Davenport, Iowa, the couple have been Quail Creek residents since 2015. Sue says, “I always have had fun playing ping pong at home with friends and family.” She is known for her fun and friendly personality while knocking the…

Tennis Club Swings into Spring!

Georgia Jaffe With such ideal weather conditions, the spring season began with the Quail Creek Tennis Club’s (QCTC) 17th annual tournament, which was held on Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19. Due to COVID concerns last year, the tournament had to be canceled. The monumental task of organizing enthusiastic tennis members was taken on…

Tennis Club Ladies Gather for Charities and Holiday Cheer!

Cindy Gong The ladies of the Quail Creek Tennis Club once again gathered together for social time, raising donations for two charities close to their hearts, lunch, and wonderful live entertainment from three members of their club. It was a joyous event, emceed by Santa’s elf (aka Jill Eisele) dressed in full elf attire! Special…