Pam Hartwell-James ‘Tis the season when friends and food are at the top of everyone’s holiday list. Among other things, we are sometimes fortunate enough to spend a few hours with a group of ladies around a table set with some of our absolutely favorite foods, and the room is filled with holiday spirit! This…
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January 2025, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the February edition is Jan. 24 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
January 2025, Generals
First Quail Creek Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving morning brought out Quail Creek turkey lovers who ran or walked their way around the community. At 9 a.m. on Nov. 28, more than 75 Quail Creek residents, some with dogs, gathered at the bottom of the Grill parking lot for the first annual Turkey Trot to walk or run either the 1-, 2.3-,…
January 2025, Generals
Monthly Member Statements vs. POA Dues Assessments
Daryl Laux When Monthly Member Statements and POA Dues Assessments are issued on Jan. 1 and July 1, it can be confusing where to remit payments. If you use the Quail Creek website, the system remits the payment to the correct department. If you use your bank’s online bill payment system, you will need to…
January 2025, Generals
2025 Budget and Dues Increase
The 2025 Budget for the Quail Creek CC Property Owners Association was approved by the board of directors at the board meeting held on November 18. The board approved a $158 per year increase to the operating account. The budget and P&L Statements can be found on the website under POA Board > Budget &…
January 2025, Generals
Living with Coyotes
Melani Caron During certain times of the year, there may be an increase in coyote sightings and interactions in Quail Creek. Coyotes tend to be reclusive and do their best to avoid humans. However, as they adapt to urban surroundings, coyotes become more comfortable around people and our homes. There are methods of keeping coyotes…
January 2025, Generals
The Daily Check-In
Are you okay? We ask because we care. “Good Neighbors make the world a better place, one street at a time.” What is the Daily Check-In? The Daily Check-In is available to anyone who lives in Quail Creek who would like a straightforward way to let someone know that you are okay. There is no…
January 2025, Generals
Preventing Winter Heating Fires
The following safety tips are courtesy of the Santa Rita Fire District. Be sure to check their website at srfdaz.gov for additional safety tips. Home heating fires are most common in December, January, and February. Understanding the fire triangle—comprising oxygen, fuel, and heat—helps in fire prevention. A fire cannot occur unless all three components are…
January 2025, Generals
Get Your Soup at Empty Bowls
Peggy McGee The 19th Annual Valley Assistance Services (VAS) fundraiser event is just around the corner, so mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 15, at Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol. To help prepare for the event, many members from the Quail Creek Pottery & Sculpture Studio (POTS) and Ceramics Clubs have been…
January 2025, Generals
Murder Mystery Musical Coming Soon
Tickets might still be available for the next murder mystery, Murder on the Arizona Express. The Saturday show was almost sold out at this writing. Dates are Jan. 30 and 31 and Feb. 1, with bar at 5 p.m. and the show starting promptly at 6 p.m. A main course of sliced pork loin, mushroom…