Category: January 2017

Update on the Madera Clubhouse Library

Longtime donations coordinator Phil Geddes at the audio book-DVD movie carousel

At the annual meeting in December, library volunteers approved purchasing an additional carousel for displaying audio books and DVD movies. The carousel that was added during 2016 proved to be very popular and filled up quickly, necessitating purchase of an additional unit with funds made available by the POA. Dawn Bangs, who served as chair…

Home at last

Tim Phillips How would you feel if you didn’t have a place called home? The four main trophies for competition in the 18 hole Ladies and 18 hole Men’s group have been in limbo for several years finding no real resting place as they wait for their competitive event to be played once every year.…

Ballroom Dance classes

Kathi Urban Kathi Bobillot is offering dance lessons with her former professional dance partner at the Kino Ocotillo Room. Space is limited. Registration required. Tuesday, February 7— 6:00 p.m. – Beginner Swing, 7:00 p.m. – Beginner Waltz, 8:00 p.m. – Beginner Texas Two Step Thursday, February 9— 6:00 p.m. – Beginner 4 Count, 7:00 p.m.…

TWOQC scholarship applications now available

Do you know a graduating female student in the Sahuarita Unified School District? She may be eligible to receive one or more of four scholarships that will be awarded by The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) in March of 2017. Scholarships are given to female students from both Sahuarita High School and Walden Grove High…

To everyone who came to the show

Dan and Kata

We were so happy to see such a great turnout to our free show in the lounge on Wednesday night. It was a true honor to be able to share our music with all of you. We hope you really enjoyed yourselves. Given this being our second time at Quail Creek we both agree that…

Help fight cancer and look sharp doing it

Nearly 300 gathered for the 2016 fashion show; photo by Eileen Sykora

Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek and Relay for Life are sponsoring the Power of Purple luncheon and fashion show on Friday, February 24. This annual event has proven to be one of the most popular and most successful fundraising events in Quail Creek. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society and help to…

“Moving Mary” presented by Craig Reid, Mission Docent

Immaculate Conception statue of Mary

Patronato de San Xavier, “Moving Mary” will be presented by Craig Reid, Mission Docent, on Monday, February 20, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. This program has been developed to highlight San Xavier Mission’s restoration of the Immaculate Conception statue of Mary. The effort resulted in several national news stories about…

Super Sixties Show

Super Sixties Show will perform April 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. A cash bar opens at 6:00 p.m. Ticket price is $23. If you can remember the 60s (and even if you can’t) you will love Super Sixties. Of the hundreds of memorable 60s songs, we perform 50 of the…

TWOQC spreads holiday cheer

Gifts fill an office at YOTO headquarters; photo by Kristyn Conner

Diane Quinn In two separate events during the week of December 12, The Women of Quail Creek answered the call of organizations serving the needy. Both Youth on Their Own (YOTO) and the Community Food Bank of Green Valley benefited. For the past several weeks, members of TWOQC were encouraged to select a holiday card…