Cindy Mayron Rosanna Gabaldón and Aaron Baumann, declared Democratic candidates for Arizona Legislative District 2 (LD2), will be the guest speakers at the Democrats of Quail Creek meeting on Saturday, March 19, 3:00 p.m., at the Kino Conference Center (next to the golf shop building). There are two LD2 seats up for election, currently held…
Category: March 2016
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
TWOQC help support Continental Schools
Diane Quinn Recent cuts in education funding throughout the state of Arizona have had an impact on all schools, including the Continental Elementary School District in Green Valley. The district, which has one school site serving 575 students, has had trouble maintaining many of its programs. Students in preschool through grade eight attend the school.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
AZ computer guru featured in March program
Dianne Thomson The Computer Club program, on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the ballroom, promises to be both informative and entertaining, featuring a presentation by Mike Swanson, Arizona Computer Guru. Mike will discuss common problems – both PC and Mac – on topics ranging from anti-virus protection to general operating issues. Sixteen years…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Cool Car Club’s inaugural Car and Motorcycle Show April 24
Quail Creek Cool Car Club first annual Car and Motorcycle Show will be held at the Quail Creek Clubhouse Parking Lot on April 24, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Proceeds go to the Community Food Bank – Green Valley. There will be a 50/50 raffle and entertainment will be by disc jockey –…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Linda Matsen wins Super Roll IX
Linda Matsen held on for a 20-17 victory over Rick Kimes to capture the 2016 Super Roll IX Championship. This was the ninth year for Lance and Diane Manning to host their Super Roll party. As in past years, the Super Roll competition was loud, rowdy and full of trash-talking fun. The competition was fierce…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
QC Ballroom Dance Club “travels” to exotic Marrakech
Dodie Prescott The final Quail Creek Ballroom Dance Club dinner/dance of the season is scheduled in the Crystal Ballroom at the Madera Clubhouse on Wednesday, March 16. Non-members are welcome to join club members in socializing with friends and neighbors, enjoying a wonderful gourmet meal and listening to big band music. Club members and guests…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Ladies Day at the range
Eileen Sykora On Thursday, February 18 the Quail Creek Air Gun Club hosted a Ladies Day at the Air Gun Range. All Quail Creek ladies were invited to attend. The lady club members brought their own rifles and pistols for anyone to try. The club members were more than willing to share their knowledge of…
Features, March 2016
Retired Coast Guard reviews The Finest Hours
Bob Bonville The Finest Hours – My wife Linda and I saw this movie yesterday. I had hopes of seeing it Friday when it was first released but as things worked out we just couldn’t make the grand debut. While awaiting its release, seeing all the video clips, reading the reviews and knowing the story from…
Features, March 2016
Christel Golay becomes a citizen
Congratulations to Christel Golay who recently became an American citizen. After two stints of living in the U.S. for a total of 23 years, Christel applied for U.S. citizenship last fall. Her Naturalization Oath Ceremony was held at the Federal Building in downtown Tucson on Friday, February 26, 2016. Many friends from the Quail Creek…
Generals, March 2016
Civic Orchestra to perform 7th Pops Concert at Quail Creek
Patricia Thoresen Sunday, April 17, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. the 60 piece Civic Orchestra of Tucson will perform their seventh Spring Pops Concert in the Crystal Ballroom at the Madera Clubhouse. The Larry Redhouse Jazz Trio will play in the Copper Lounge beginning at 1:45 p.m. before the concert with a cash bar open at…