Gloria Bible Who says bubbles are for kids? Donna Yuritic, Quail Creek Tennis Club (QCTC) pro instructor, certainly knew how to bring out that fun-loving kid in all of us with her bubble-themed 4th of July celebration. In Donna’s latest holiday-themed event, “Bubbles and Backhands,” QCTC members were treated to another enjoyable happening, with a…
John McGee On June 26 Rene Gill, president of Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA), delivered a $1,000 check to Mik Milem, executive director of the Arizona Soldier’s Best Friend organization. Soldier’s Best Friend provides U.S. military veterans living with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) with service or therapeutic companion…
Peggy McGee The Airmen of the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, were delighted to see their food pantry restocked after the Independence Day holiday. Thanks to all who so generously contributed 180 pounds of groceries. The food choices were varied, and the paper, cleaning, and hygiene items will help reduce their bill when they…
On his 76th birthday, Jim Lynch gave himself a real present, a hole-in-one. It happened on July 12 on Quail number 2 using a 6 iron from 153 yards out. It was witnessed by fellow QCMGA members Mike Eldridge, Rick Miller, and Norm Waters. It was his third hole-in-one, the first in 30 years, and…
Peggy McGee A new record was set when team members Denise White, Frannie Vanselow, and Cindy Losk had 15 star holes, meaning everyone on the team scored par or below 15 times. The warmer weather seems to be bringing out the best in the Putters when it comes to scoring holes-in-one on a single day.…
Dennis Desmond and Alphie Smith In-house tournaments for the Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) have continued this summer. The latest one was held on July 5 in the Billiards Room of the Madera clubhouse. 9-ball was the game of the month, and 12 QCBC members participated. As play progressed between the 12 players, 10 were…