Punch Howarth SaddleBrooke’s Sheryll McManus will perform Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor (m), that this writer labels his “resurrection,” with the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra with Linus Lerner returning to the podium. The reason for my descriptive label is that following a disastrous failure at the premier of his First Symphony, Rachmaninoff experienced…
Category: January 2016
Generals, January 2016
TRIPS Committee Taste of Tucson Downtown Tour I & II
Joyce Shumate The Quail Creek TRIPS committee took two groups on the Taste of Tucson Downtown Tour, as the first one was so popular it sold out so quickly. The participants had a unique experience of Downtown Tucson food, culture and history. The two tours had a total of 31 participants, lasted slightly more than…
Sports, January 2016
Persistent healthy influences from the Sports Committee
Dreama Fumia Our Quail Creek Sports Committee does its best to influence a healthy lifestyle for our residents. Let’s take a moment to recognize the efforts of the committee and to express appreciation for the long-term leadership of the committee. The committee has had varied roles in the past but currently is focused on two…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
PCQC’s November photo contest: Loretta Klingenberg by a foot
Second Place: John Standquist – Beach Feet Third Place: Steve Piepmeier – Sole a la Cart Robert Thoresen A definition is needed for this article. How is “feet” defined? Thanks to the on-line Free Dictionary by Farlex for assistance. Feet (fi:t, fet) noun. The plural of foot. At someone’s feet as someone’s discipline. To be run…
Generals, January 2016
Kevin Johnson – Master Ventriloquist
National Performing Artists will present Kevin Johnson-Master Ventriloquist on Monday, January 25, 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 no intermission. Ticket price is $22 per person. Kevin Johnson, along with his two closest friends Clyde The…
Sports, January 2016
QCLGA hosts annual holiday awards luncheon
Terri Erickson The QCLGA, the 18 hole club, celebrated the end of another great year with their annual Holiday Awards Luncheon on December 17. President Gail Phillips began by welcoming all and thanking her executive board and all volunteers for a great year. She then presented two trophies to the club’s super star Karen Stensrud…
Features, January 2016
QC TRIPS group travels to Kartchner Caverns
Joyce Clark A group of Quail Creekers went to Kartchner Caverns on December 3. Everyone was totally wowed by the sound and light show in the Throne Room in front of Kubla Khan, the largest limestone formation in Arizona. Sadly, photos are not permitted to be taken inside the caves.
Generals, January 2016
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance will take place Sunday, February 14, 2016, in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. A cash bar opens at 4:30 p.m. with music and passed assorted hors d’ oeuvres from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. followed by a plated dinner from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dance music will be provided by The Socials.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Monday Night Book Club
Laura Reilly If you enjoy reading, lively discussion and meeting new friends, please consider joining the Monday Night Book Club. Open to the men and women of Quail Creek, the club generally meets on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Gold Room of the clubhouse, the next meeting being February…
Generals, January 2016
Dan Nainan – World’s Cleanest Comedian
National Performing Artists will present Dan Nainan – World’s Cleanest Comedian on Monday, February 22, 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 no intermission. Ticket price is $22 per person. The only half-Indian, half-Japanese comedian in the…