Paul Riggins Note: this poem was inspired by the words heard in a song by Dave Stamey called A Song for Jake. Catch a dream and ride it deep into the desert Ride it like you own it Ride it like you know it Ride it and never look back Keep your eyes on…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Gary Mitchell to Offer Two Bridge Seminars
Mickey Zimny When teaching a group class, it is necessary to keep the subject matter to that which is of interest and benefit to the majority, which is why Gary offers Intermediate Bridge Classes on Sunday afternoons from 1-3 p.m. in the Mesquite Room and a series of Beginning Bridge Classes on Friday mornings from…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
MOAA Chapter Comes to Aid of Homeless Mom Veteran
Peggy McGee An 11th hour call for help came from the Women Warriors advising that they had just moved a homeless female veteran and her twin infant sons from a shelter into an apartment and that she needed diapers and clothing for the boys. It was the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association (MOAA) that…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Come “Sit” with Us
Linda Kline The Quail Creek Meditation Community would like to wish all a Happy New Year and a welcome back to our seasonal visitors. We invite everyone, beginners as well as experienced practitioners to our group. Our purpose is to provide a place for a weekly time of quiet stillness for group meditation, personal reflection,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Republican Club Welcomes Arizona State Treasurer and The Tucson Boys Chorus
Rich Ulery On Monday, Dec. 2, Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee addressed members of the Quail Creek Republican Club. She discussed several issues facing the state of Arizona and outlined the fiscal controls and discipline she has brought to the state Treasurer’s office. Prior to Treasurer Yee’s presentation, Quail Creek Republicans were treated to a…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Looking at Local Elections in 2020
Marybeth Bates The Democratic Club of Quail Creek kicks off 2020 looking at two local Pima County positions up for grabs. With all the uproar on the national election scene, we should not lose sight of the fact that local issues may have a more immediate effect our day to day well-being. On Saturday, Jan.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
The Nurses of Quail Creek
Marilyn Darcangelo Circle Jan. 21 on your new 2020 calendar for the first get together of the new year. This will be a brunch with a program to be announced in the Evites for members. New members are always welcome so if you want to join the group, contact Diane at [email protected].
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
MOAA Luncheon to Discuss Old Tucson Studios
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association will be hosting a luncheon on Jan. 15 in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. The social period starts at 11:30 a.m. with lunch being served at noon. The speaker has now confirmed. Marty Freese, Western Movie Historian from Old Tucson Studios (OTS), will be the presenter. Also…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
TWOQC’s Holiday Luncheon Gave YOTO Students a Merrier Holiday
Kathe Alves, TWOQC Program Chair; and Sue Ann Obremski, YOTO Chair On Dec. 9, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) celebrated the upcoming holiday season with a delicious meal, delightful entertainment provided by Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo Magnet High school, a multiple award-winning Tucson high school performing group. Dressed in elaborate traje de charro costumes,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
November 2019 PCQC Photo Contest – Pottery
Jim Burkstrand The Photo Club of Quail Creek continued with its monthly member’s contest with November having the topic of Pottery. Each club member could enter up to three photos taken in the last three years. This subject was a fun one for the members and drew 27 entries. All of the photos can be…