Category: February 2026

December Photography Contest Winners

Bruce Hartsell Denny Huber won first place in the Photography Club’s December contest with his photo Simple Plastic Cup. Members were allowed to choose any subject for this contest. Denny said he took the photo “in the simplest of situations. We were at a friend’s house for a Cinco de Mayo party, and the outdoor…

Writers and Poets Club

Joseph Caldwell A picture is worth 1,000 words, but to Bob Rietschel, a member of the Quail Creek Writers and Poets Club, those words are what count. This photo documents a life experience, and these life experiences are the fodder for memoirs. Memoirs are one of the common book genres that our members are interested…

Spring Cocktail Party

Peggy McGee To welcome spring, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be organizing an outdoor cocktail party at the Quail Creek pickleball ramada on Thursday, March 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be finger foods, meatballs, and other snacks to satisfy pre-dinner hunger pangs. Wine, beer, and soft…

Quail Creek Air Gun Club

Tom Jackson On Jan. 3 the Quail Creek Air Gun Club held its first Hunter Field Competition of the year. What is a Hunter Field Competition? We have graduated from the Red Ryder BB guns that were common in most families. Instead of a BB, most shooters use .177 caliber lead or eco-friendly pellets. The…

Lapidary Club Members Graduate with Honors

Lisa Johnson Four enthusiastic new members of the QC Lapidary and Jewelry Club successfully completed a four-class Metals series and earned their torch certifications. Throughout the program, they learned to design and create beautiful jewelry using the studio’s advanced equipment, preparing them for continued success. Every finished project was truly outstanding!

Vietnam Veterans of Quail Creek

Steve Ware The Vietnam Veterans of Quail Creek held their first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 23 with approximately 40 Quail Creek residents and seasonal residents attending. Our first speaker was Pam Hartwell-James with The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC). Pam informed the attendees of a special program being put on by TWOQC in April.…