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…
Connie Vaughan Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek (CHHQC) wants to thank all the residents who participated in supporting a holiday gift drive for underserved South Tucson students (kindergarten through high school) with its partner Lapan. Due to the generosity of the Quail Creek “Angels” (our residents), 62 families with 156 students had a…
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…
Shari Rodgers Preparing for your karate belt test can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Whether you’re testing for your first belt or higher rank, proper preparation is key to success. The martial art of karate is rich in history and tradition. Karate utilizes a unique belt and rank system to signify a practitioner’s level…
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…
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…
Ginny Hutcheson The Touched By Cancer Support Group is seeking more people to drive cancer patients to their scheduled doctor and treatment appointments. You can help save a life by being a volunteer driver for the Road to Recovery program, which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Volunteers may choose the day of the…
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!
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.…
Janine Baxter On Jan. 7 the Quail Creek Genealogy Club (QCGC) met for the first time this year in the Kino Conference Center with a roundtable format. We were focused on organizing our research, methods to use to keep records, and being able to spend more time discovering ancestors and less time looking for lost…