Category: March 2019

Hue Spiegel scores an ace

Tom Dean Hue Spiegel, a full-time resident of Quail Creek, joined Tim Nelson and Tom Dean to play nine holes of golf on the Quail course. This was the day after spending five hours playing pickleball. On the second hole, after 50 years of playing golf, Hue got his very first hole-in-one on the par…

#1 fundraising team in Arizona

The American Cancer Society announced that the 2019 Quail Creek Fights Back Relay For Life team is ranked number one in fundraising totals out of 389 registered teams in the state of Arizona. In 2018 the Quail Creek team finished second in the state raising a total of $32,658. Thank you to the generous residents…

QC swimmer takes the gold at Arizona Senior Olympics

This year’s Arizona Senior Olympics swimming competition took place on February 24 at the Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center in Chandler. The first event, the 1,650-yard freestyle (swimmer’s mile), started at 8:00 a.m. sharp when the air temperature was a brisk 36 degrees, but the pool temperature was set for competition. Bob Smith swam in this…

You should not miss any of these weddings

There will be Four Weddings and an Elvis on April 11-13 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) on stage in the Crystal Ballroom. Maybe four, maybe less! This hilarious play, written by Nancy Frick, will be performed by your own Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild at 7:00 p.m. with theater style seating. A cash bar will open at…

MOAA invites officers to a Mix and Mingle March 19

Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association has finalized its plans for the annual Mix and Mingle scheduled for Tuesday, March 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Gold Room and Lounge. Cost for the event is $12. MOAA is opened to commissioned and warrant officers, active duty, reserve, National Guard, former…

Quail Creek Nurses Group

A big thank you to Bunny Mitro for having the February nurses meeting at her home. It was amazing to see the variety and creativity of the sandwiches we shared (plus dessert). During our meal, Karen Baker, a QC resident, talked about her role in the Honor Flight program and the need for volunteer nurses…