The Tucson Kino Sports Complex Gem Show is on Feb. 4. The Gem Show features gems, minerals, fossils, beads, findings, jewelry, and lapidary equipment, supplies, and tools, with more than 30 acres of world-class gem and mineral dealers. These dealers include some of the largest in the business. A food court is available! The bus trip…
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Generals, January 2023
Announcing Open Auditions for PAG Spring Show
Maggie Brown On Jan. 20 and 21 all QC residents are welcome to audition for the Performing Arts Guild’s (PAG) spring show, Three One Act Comedies. Show dates are April 6, 7, and 8, with rehearsals beginning the last week of January. Needed are six women and three men. Never acted before? Are your friends…
Generals, January 2023
Apparently, Quail Creekers Love Murder Mystery
Tickets for the latest Murder Mystery Dinner Show, Who Shot JR?, went on sale Dec. 14, and within two weeks, the Saturday night event was sold out. This show will be presented in the Crystal Ballroom on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 2, 3, and 4. A two-course meal will be served between acts: pork…
Generals, January 2023
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction Jan. 28
Sign up today for the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction on Jan. 28 in Scottsdale. Experience how this luxury lifestyle event brings exceptional vehicles and people together at the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction! Bus loading at the clubhouse is at 5:30 a.m. The bus departs the clubhouse at 6 a.m. and arrives in Scottsdale at 8:30…
Generals, January 2023
Essential Plant Nutrients
Bonnie Nowicki Happy January 2023, dear Quail Creek residents. I wish to focus this article on three plant elements: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. You know, those three numbers you see on bags of fertilizer. I referred to my Arizona Master Gardener manual to guide this review. Let’s start with basic soil. Arizona soils typically contain…
Generals, January 2023
Green Valley Gardeners Seminar January 24
Are you new to our region? Want to learn more about saguaros? Are you curious how to grow and maintain saguaros? Then this seminar is for you. Join us for an hour with Mark Sitter of B&B Cactus Farm. He will tell us stories, dispel myths, and provide interesting facts about this iconic cactus. He…
Generals, January 2023
Guest Registration—What You Need to Know!
Susanna Meadows, Member Services Supervisor/Food & Beverage Administrator The Quail Creek Member Services Desk hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Do you have guests coming to stay with you? Here’s what you need to know in order to get them registered in our system: 1) The guests must be present at the Member…
Generals, January 2023
It’s That Time Again … New Year’s Resolutions!
Don Beaver, Anza Fitness Director Statistics indicate that millions of us make annual New Year’s resolutions, but 23% of us will quit in the first week and 36% by the first month! Many people quit on the second Friday of the month, often referred to as “Quitters’ Day.” Could it be weekend festivities are just…
Generals, January 2023
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo February 23
Enjoy the largest non-motorized parade in the country and La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo on Feb. 23. The parade starts at 9 a.m., and the rodeo begins at noon. The total price is $60, which includes the bus trip and admission. (The bus trip is $24, and rodeo tickets are $36.) All sales are…
Generals, January 2023
Let’s Remember …
Daryl Laux, Webmaster To honor those who have gone before us, there is a new web page called “Let’s Remember …” on the Quail Creek website under the menu QC Info > Let’s Remember. Let’s Remember can be used by family members to let residents know when a loved one has passed, whether or not…