Category: January 2024

New Year! New Courts! New Members!

Shireen Kolarik Now is a great time to join the Quail Creek Pickleball Club. Quail Creek has 16 new courts coming soon, for a total of 32 world-class courts, making us one of the largest pickleball communities. The new courts will have a large ramada with a TV, fans, picnic tables, bathrooms, an ice machine,…

Activities

January 15 through February 15 Clubs and Organizations Daily Activities and Special Events For Creative Arts and Technology Center (CATC) schedules, please refer to the listings at each individual studio. For any Yoga or Tai Chi classes, etc., please contact Anza Athletic Club. The Crystal Ballroom, Gold, Zinc, Copper, Turquoise, and Silver Rooms are located…

1,322 Pounds of Food!

Jerry Gardner In May 2022 the Quail Creek Rainbow Club met to discuss philanthropic opportunities and decided to sponsor a local food bank. “The club wanted to do something to support underserved communities in our area and considered several options,” says Bob Lane, a Rainbow Club coordinator. “We agreed the Arivaca Human Resource (AHR) food bank…

Third Annual Elf on a Shelf Round Robin Social

Sunny skies, no wind, Santa Claus (Paul Hauser), his elf (Linda Olsen), and 72 players made a memorable Christmas round robin. After six games, players and nonplayers enjoyed a pizza and salad lunch topped off with abundant desserts. The courts were decorated by the Social Committee, and a group of elves created a string of…

In Passing – January 2024

George Edward Orford George Edward Orford was born on Sept. 12, 1946, and passed on Dec. 22, 2023. Ed was a beloved husband, brother, and stepfather. He leaves behind his wife, Victoria, stepson Erik and his wife Barbara, his sister Susie and brother Tony, and many nieces and nephews. Ed loved sailing off of the coast of…

On the Go Goes to Mescal Movie Set

Brenda Rock Ten women from The Women of Quail Creek traveled to Benson, Ariz., to visit the Mescal Movie Set. This was part of the On the Go Program Committee’s activities. We were greeted by several volunteers in cowboy attire, some of whom had actually participated in the movies filmed over the years. After meeting…

TWOQC Holiday Rock Painting With Janet

Janet Rumford and Jane Gold On Dec. 13, 11 The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members had fun at the December Rock Painting class painting Santa rocks. Since the holidays were upon us, what better way to celebrate this festive season than by painting holiday rocks in Janet’s casita? No artistic talent was required. Hats off…

TWOQC Closer to Fund Goal!

Judy White The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) organization is excited to report we are within $6,000 of reaching the goal of $20,000 for the Scholarship Matching Fund Campaign. Donations have ranged from $25 to several thousand dollars. Every dollar donated is matched 2 to 1 by a $40,100 matching funds grant offered by a…

QCMGA 2023 Team Championship Results

Congratulations to Jeff Guest and David Kromer, winners of the three-day Quail Creek Men’s Golf Association (QCMGA) 2023 Team Championship event held in November. Jeff and David shot a three-day net score of 66-68-66 = 200 to post the winning low net score of -16 for the event. QCMGA golfers Tracey Austell and Leo Padilla…