Category: February 2025

Photos of the Year

Bruce Hartsell The Photography Club of Quail Creek recently announced the photo of the year, a decision made by external judges who considered the winning photos of each monthly contest. Shari Rodgers was recognized for her photo I Believe I Can Fly. In response to the notification, Shari responded, “It is an honor to have…

Photo Contest Winners

Bruce Hartsell The Photography Club of Quail Creek announced the winners of the December photo contest, which was open to any subject of the photographer’s choice. Tom Cadwalader won first place with Saguaro Sunrise, which was actually a sunset scene. While doing a late evening golf cart ride looking for interesting things to photograph, he…

Photo Challenge Winners

Bruce Hartsell Members of the Photography Club of Quail Creek recently voted to select winners in the Fourth Quarter Challenge, which focused on “The Hand of Man.” This quarterly challenge featured the most submissions ever (57) and the closest voting, with only 0.25 points separating the first- and second-place winners. Mark Cohen won first place…

DCQC Members Gathered in January

Lois Connell Arizona Democratic Party State Meeting Five Precinct Committee (PC) women from Quail Creek attended the Arizona Democratic Party State Meeting on Jan. 18 on the campus of Phoenix College. The event was held in Bulpitt Auditorium, which seats 675. The auditorium was filled with enthusiastic PCs (men and women) from throughout the state,…

The Border Chronicle Is Focus of DCQC Meeting

Alphie Smith Melissa del Bosque spoke at the Jan. 18 monthly meeting of the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC). She is a longtime border journalist based in Tucson and co-founder with Todd Miller of The Border Chronicle. The Border Chronicle is an online newsletter that reports on the U.S.-Mexican border with in-depth analysis. Bosque…

Sonoran Spring Fashion Show Offers New Experiences

Connie Vaughan Caring Hearts & Hands (CHH) will once again be presenting a Fashion Show entitled “Sonoran Spring, Styles, and Sangria” on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to more than 300 women in the Madera clubhouse ballroom. Ruby Jane Fashions of Tubac will present a spring/summer line of resort wear that is comfortable and timeless, with outfits…

Quail Creek Karate … Come On In!

Shari Rodgers At the Anza gym many folks stop to watch the Karate class from the outside of the glass. Maybe it’s time to come inside! It’s a new year and time to start something new. Talk to the participants who are doing karate, ask us questions, and get to know those who are learning…