Category: January 2017

UA campus and behind the scenes theater tour

Joyce Ann Clark On December 7 the Quail Creek TRIPS group experienced a wonderful day on the University of Arizona Campus. Approximately 20 participants enjoyed an outdoor walking tour of the main campus. The extremely knowledgeable docent pointed out all of the resources and attractions available to the non-student public. A few silent moments were…

Calling all vintage or special quilt owners

Gordon and Becky Gray with Gordon’s vintage quilt

Do you have a vintage or special quilt? The Quail Creek Quilt Covey is producing a Vintage/Special Quilt Show in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom on January 6, 2018 (yes, 2018) which will display vintage and special quilts owned by Quail Creek residents. “We will solicit quilts throughout next year, take photos and then create information…

Quail Creek Wine Dinner

The next Quail Creek Wine Dinner will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 5:00 p.m. at The Grill. The cost is $65 per person. Reservations may be made the first Wednesday of each month by calling 520-393-5806. Check the What’s Happening for menu and wine pairings.

Latest News From New Home Sales

Start the year off with the home of your dreams! At Quail Creek, you can choose to build your dream home from the ground up or select a Move-In Ready Designer Home and be on the fast track to the resort lifestyle. Either way, Quail Creek makes it easy for you to begin enjoying the…

Lady Putters elect officers

Left to right: New and returning Board officers Dorene Sims, Membership Chair; Gloria Clancy, treasurer; Neila Kozel, secretary; Janet Wegner, vice president and Cathy Thiele, president, will officially assume the duties of their position on January 1, though in reality, they are working now. Not in photo is Past President Dee Waggoner; photo by Sylvia Butler

As the year drew to a close, it was time to elect officers for 2017. President Cathy Thiele, Dorene Sims, Membership, Treasurer Gloria Clancy and Dee Waggoner, past president, will continue in their respective positions for another year. New to the Board are Vice President Janet Wegner and Secretary Neila Kozel. At the group’s recent…

Can a Murder Mystery Show be educational?

You betcha! In just a couple of weeks Betrayal in the Jalapeño Cantina will tell the story of the Gadsden Purchase when Mexico sold what is now the lower third of Arizona to the U.S. for ten million dollars. Our murder mystery show might bend the facts a little, but promises to be much funnier than…

Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance

Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance  will take place Tuesday, February 14, 2017  in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom.  A cash bar opens at 4:30 p.m. Music and passed assorted  hors d’ oeuvres: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Plated dinner: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dance music by The Awesome 60s,  7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Ticket price: $48 (all…

Lady Putters spread holiday cheer

The Lady Putters donned the colors of the season for the annual holiday luncheon; photo by Sylvia Butler

Peggy McGee Although it wasn’t a White Christmas celebration, the Lady Putters did have to bundle up as they joined together for the holiday luncheon. Attired in Christmas colors, they brought 161 pounds of groceries and donated $531 in cash to help the local Food Bank that had been forced to close its doors early…