Category: January 2016

Sisal… once known as the green gold of the Yucatan

Maya ruins and haciendas

Linda Stack-Chenok Many of you may be acquainted with sisal rugs. That really was my only reference point until I recently visited the Yucatan and delved into the interesting background and history of sisal production. Sisal, which comes from a certain type of agave plant (different from the one for tequila), was once called the…

Lady Niners celebrate annual winners

Jan Topolski sports Christmas attire.

On December 17, 2015, President Sharon Paxson and her hospitality committee hosted a luncheon for about 55 members of the Lady Niners in the Crystal Ballroom. The room was appointed with lovely centerpieces, a darling wine stopper at each place and a delicious meal prepared by our staff. Sharon announced several annual winners: Overall gross…

Lady Putters made holiday dinners extra special

Lady Putters stand behind one of the totes that were filled with groceries destined for the Food Bank; photo by Sylvia Butler.

Peggy McGee Dressed in holiday attire, the Lady Putters arrived for their weekly putting with bags full of groceries to help the Green Valley/Sahuarita Food Bank clients prepare special dinners as they celebrated Christmas. In addition to grocery staples like cereal and peanut butter, the 220 pounds of food included cans of cranberry sauce, yams,…

January meeting of TWOQC

Janice Pell The general meeting of TWOQC will be held January 25 at 10:00 a.m. in the Madera Ballroom. The program for the morning will be The Story of Pearl Hart. Pearl will be portrayed by Shirley Pinkerton, historian, speaker, reenactor and President of the Docent Council of the Arizona Historical Council Southern Division. Shirley’s…

Performing Arts Guild builds on past success

Lend Me A Tenor was a smash hit for the Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild in the spring of 2015.

If you liked the Tenor you’ll love the Butler. Last spring the Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild (PAG) presented the hilarious play, Lend Me a Tenor. Based on audience comments, it was a hit. And in 2014 audiences raved about PAG’s production of Moon Over Buffalo. Well, hold onto your seats – here comes another…

Putting with the Pro

Golf Pro Joel Jaress raised his putter in victory when he got a hole-in-one on his 18th try; photo by Sylvia Butler

Peggy McGee The Lady Putters invited Golf Pro Joel Jaress to give them some putting tips to improve their scores. Joel putted first on the Money Hole with each of the 18 teams. The Money Hole is determined by those who set up the course believing it is the most difficult. It took Dorene Sims…

Lou Nelson as Tom Jones

TAD Management will present Lou Nelson – A Tribute to Tom Jones on Friday, January 29, 2016, in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom at 7:00 p.m. A cash bar opens at 6:00 p.m. the concert is 75 to 90 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Ticket price is $25 per person. Featuring three decades of…

Latest news from New Home Sales

The Quail Creek Sales Team * The Quail Creek sales total for 2015 was impressive, reaching almost 100 sales. This is a great indicator of sales to come in the New Year! * Unit 20 recently opened, which includes new Premiere Series homesites with spectacular mountain views and plenty of great common areas. We have…

Pickleball Club celebrates 2nd birthday

Jo-Anna Kikel The Quail Creek Pickleball Club celebrated its second Birthday Bash December 16. Over 75 members gathered at the courts for a scramble, food, drink and friendship. Club members are excited about the many activities planned for the season. Upcoming tournaments include a Giant Round Robin, our third annual Play Day with SaddleBrooke Ranch…