Category: January 2015

Photography Club posts November farm animal results

First Place: Bob Johnson - End of the Trail

Robert Thoresen Bob Johnson’s End of the Trail, winning first place, picture was taken at the Triangle T Guest Ranch in Texas Canyon, Arizona, during a PCQC photo shoot two years ago. The Triangle T was a filming location for the original 3:10 to Yuma western movie and was featured two years ago on the Travel Channel’s…

Lions Clubs of Green Valley QC Recycle Program

The Lions Clubs of Green Valley wish to thank those in Quail Creek who have faithfully supported our recycle collections on Wednesday morning for over four years. It was our hope to develop the recycling of paper, aluminum cans and other items we collect to raise funds for our philanthropic distributions within our community. Unfortunately,…

QC Carolers help spread some good cheer

Carolers performing at the Grill.

Eighteen resident carolers were spreading Christmas cheer around Quail Creek on December 23. Prearranged “performances” were made to six families where some extra good cheer was much needed and a stirring finale was enjoyed by all at the Oasis Lounge afterwards. Participating singers were Christy and Eric (Santa) Caldwell, Rob and Lee Crombie, Gail and…

Employees send heartfelt thanks to all QC residents

Monday, December 8 was the day of the Employee Appreciation Event. Preparations for this celebration had been in progress for weeks and months prior to the actual day. Articles were written for the Xtra and the Quail Creek Crossing and requests/reminders were posted in What’s Happening asking the residents to show their appreciation to all the employees of…

Cookbook sales

Janice Pell A Shared Table cookbooks will be sold January 26 from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse lobby. Cookbooks sell for $15 each or buy ten and get one free. All proceeds go to support Genesis House, a local charity that provides shelter and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Additional sale dates…

Pro tips from a master golfer

(Family Features) Golf enthusiasts can take notes from some of the world’s top golfers with tips to improve their game. Hollywood A-listers partnering with golf pros for the Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am tournament this fall have the opportunity to learn from Iain Roberts, master instructor at Mission Hills Golf Academies in China. Roberts’ main…

Glitz, gifts and golf for the Lady Niners

Deb Maloney In the spirit of Christmas, 64 Lady Niners donned their red, green and glitzy apparel for a fun nine hole drop out scramble. Teamwork on the Coyote Course was followed by a very elegant luncheon complete with snowmen hostess gifts and over the top desserts. Niner President Marci Yenerich greeted golfers and welcomed…