Jack and Angie Davis Jan. 11 dawned with one of the most beautiful sunrises seen in a long time. It seemed to mark Ruth McDermott’s movement into eternity. Ruth Audrey (Nichols) McDermott was born Aug. 13, 1934, in Staples, Minn. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 11, 2021, at her home of almost…
Category: February 2021
Features, February 2021
Presidents Day
Ross Dunfee While Presidents Day is a federal holiday, celebrated on the third Monday of February, it is not really a national holiday. Splitting hairs? In 1968, Congress passed the Monday Holiday Act for observance of Washington’s birthday, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day to be celebrated on a Monday, but the actual dates for the…
Generals, February 2021
Crossing Calendar
Nancy Planck, Member Services There are currently no activities scheduled Monday, Feb. 15 through Sunday, March 14. Please check back later for any updates.
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
PCQC Photo Contest: Member’s Open Topic
Jim Burkstrand The Photo Club of Quail Creek continued with its monthly member’s contest, with December having the topic of Open. Each club member could enter up to three photos taken in the last three years. This subject was a popular one for the members and drew 40 entries. All the photos can be seen…
Generals, February 2021
Ultrasound Preventive Health Screenings Coming to Quail Creek on February 25
Ultrasound Preventive Health Screenings are coming to Quail Creek on Feb. 25. It is important to know if you have any underlying health conditions. Eleven cardiovascular and abdominal ultrasound screenings are only $200. Appointment is required. Call 800-770-0240 to schedule. See flyer included. Neither the speaker, his/her employer, nor any of their respective affiliates is…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
DCQC Food Drive a Huge Success!
Marybeth Bates The Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) thanks all of our Quail Creek neighbors for your overwhelming support and generosity. From Jan. 5 through 20, donations of 1,000 pounds of non-perishables and checks totaling over $2,000 were deposited at the home of club member Jeanne Buell. It was decided to include the Good Shepherd…
Generals, February 2021
Quail Creek Presents: Five Way Street Salutes CSNY!
Nancy Planck, Member Services Five Way Street Salutes Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young (CSNY)! Monday, March 8 3:30 p.m. show’s ticket price is $27. 6 p.m. show’s ticket price is $29. The shows (produced by TAD Management) are held in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Enjoy all the hits, while you hear about the history…
Features, February 2021
Led Zeppelin: March 27
Nancy Planck, Member Services Led Zepplified—Led Zeppelin! Saturday, March 27, 2021 3:30 p.m. show’s ticket price is $27. 6 p.m. show’s ticket price is $29. The shows (produced by TAD Management) are held in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Led Zepplified brings not only the sounds, but most importantly the vibe of a Led Zeppelin…
Front Page, February 2021
Couples Golf Association 2021 News
Janet Johnson Time for introductions! Our new and returning Quail Creek Couples Golf Association (QCCLA) board members are Jay Thompson, president; Dena Knox, secretary; Pam Coulter, treasurer; Bobbi Jo Rathvon, tournament chairperson; and Connie Hiles, tournament co-chairperson. Our first fun and exciting tournament was on Jan. 15. All of our events are played on the…
Features, February 2021
Supporting Cancer Research with Luminaria Bags
Ginny Hutcheson The Quail Creek Fights Back Relay for Life team will be selling luminaria bags to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Due to the COVID-19 virus, cancer research programs have lost their momentum. The University of Arizona cancer research programs, that the Quail Creek team has supported in the past, need our help.…