Joyce Shumate The Green Valley Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers Scam Squad (GVSAVSS) will present a seminar on spotting scams. Sponsored by the QC Computer Club, the meeting will be held at the Kino Center, Mesquite and Ocotillo Rooms, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. The purpose of the Scam Squad is to be proactive. It…
Category: February 2024
Generals, February 2024
Tax Time Again
Peggy McGee AARP will once again be offering free tax preparation for both federal and Arizona returns at La Posada on Wednesdays and Fridays, by appointment only, through April 12. The tax team has undergone mentally strenuous training and passed the IRS certification tests to be ready for the tax season. Unfortunately, there are some…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
MOAA Plans Mix & Mingle
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be hosting its annual Mix & Mingle Cocktail Party on Thursday, March 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. in La Perla’s El Dorado Room at La Posada. The Mix & Mingle is their major recruiting event for new members. The cost for…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
December 2023 PCQC Photo Contest: Open
The Photo Club of Quail Creek (PCQC) continued with its monthly members’ contest, with December having the topic of “Open.” Each club member could enter up to three photos taken in the last year. This subject was a good one for the members and drew 30 entries. All the photos can be seen on our Flickr…
Sports, February 2024
QCL9GA State Medallion Tournament
Kathy Loken Arizona Golf Association’s (AGA) State Medallion Tournament is a year-long event for women of AGA member clubs. Each club records the best two-score low gross total and two-score low net total from the four rounds designated as State Medallion rounds during the year. Representing the Quail Creek Lady Niners on Jan. 12 at…
Features, February 2024
Navigating Love Safely: Protecting Your Heart and Finances from Online Scams
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As Valentine’s Day approaches, the search for companionship often leads many people to explore online dating services or social media groups. However, during the search, it’s crucial to be aware of romance scams that can exploit the genuine desire for connection as you age. Here’s a guide tailored to…
Sports, February 2024
Radie Haytack Scores an Ace
Cyndi Hoover Congratulations to QCLGA member Radie Haytack for her hole-in-one on Jan. 14! She aced Quail number 2 using a 4 hybrid at a distance of 135 yards. This achievement was shared with playing partners Bobbi Jo Rathvon, Brenda Allred, and Sung Whitehead. This is Radie’s third hole-in-one. Again, congratulations!
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Computer Club Open House
Joyce Shumate The QC Computer Club Open House was a great success! More than 130 members, including 75 new members, came to learn more about the Computer Club and to sign up and pay their 2024 dues.
Features, February 2024
Word of the Month: Redolent
David Zapatka While reading The Metaphysics of Ping-Pong: Table Tennis as a Journey of Self Discovery by Guido Mina di Sospiro, I ran across the word redolent. His use of the word while describing table tennis rubber was intriguing. Redolent—red·o·lent adjective 1. Exuding fragrance: aromatic 2. Full of a specified fragrance: a. scented (air redolent of seaweed)…
Generals, February 2024
General Manager’s Report
Melani Caron Attending board meetings is a great way for everyone to stay in the know and a means to keep rumors at bay. The Quail Creek Board of Directors meetings are held quarterly, with the first meeting of the year being held on Monday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. The Association’s business is conducted…