Javelina Hoedown Was a Huge Success!

GVR Preparedness Day

Greetings from Paper Crafters of Quail Creek

While the Cat’s Away

On-The-Go in the Garden

Carol Michels The Women of Quail Creek’s On-The-Go Group recently enjoyed a visit to the Master Gardener Pima County Cooperative Extension facility in Green Valley. Jennie Gaines and Carol Michels hosted this fabulous event. We had many questions answered about our desert plants, flowers, and vegetables. This was particularly helpful to those who were not…

In My Kitchen in October Was All About Pumpkins!

Pam Hartwell-James Frannie Vanslow was our hostess for this amazing day celebrating all things fall and all things pumpkin. And the menu spared no expense in the “all things pumpkin” category! There were pumpkin waffles, pumpkin bread, pumpkin soup, pumpkin chili, pumpkin liqueur for the coffee, pumpkin candy, and pumpkin dump cake—Wow! And I might…

In-House QCBC 9-Ball Tournament

Mike Ohrel and Alphie Smith On Oct. 5 the Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) sponsored the next tournament in its series: the game of 9-ball. The club had another good turnout, with 12 members competing. The QCBC leadership has created a new play-off bracket, which allows matches to get done faster than in past tournaments.…

Mixed QC Tennis Doubles Blind Draw Tournament and Beerfest

Gloria Bible The excitement began at Dave and Judy Sypkens’ home with a random draw on Oct. 12. Ten men and 10 women participated in the draw, determining player combinations for this much-anticipated tournament the weekend of Oct. 18. Gusty, gale-like force winds opened the tournament on the morning of Oct. 18 and challenged players…

Fueling Your Body

Shari Rodgers and Sue Allen Preparing your body for martial arts or a workout isn’t just about the physical training. It’s also about how you fuel it! Proper nutrition should be a priority for everyone! Diet plays a vital role in the lives of athletes, martial artists, and older folks. The food we consume becomes…