Category: March 2023

QCLGA Results

QCLGA Girls Just Want to Have Fun 18-Hole Players, 9-Hole Players, and 1-Putter, January 26 Kathy Thompson Flight 1: 1st T. Nicholsen, D.Wilson, and R. Kauppi; 2nd J. Owens, J. Dlugos, and R. Kauppi Flight 2: 1st D. Knox, P. Rodgers, and S. Newton; 2nd T. Bacon, P. Rodgers, and S. Newton Flight 3: 1st…

Republican Club News

Quail Creek Republicans jam-packed the Ocotillo and Mesquite Rooms at the Kino Conference Center with more than 140 in attendance to hear National Border Patrol Council Vice President Art Del Cueto give the facts about the immigration crisis at the Southern Border. Officer Del Cueto addressed the crowd and answered questions for over an hour…

Jean Pastore: The Story of an Artist and Teacher

Emilie Ortega, President, Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club When you first meet Jean Pastore, you are struck by her sunny personality and warm, inviting smile. You would not know that inside this petite, unassuming, and modest woman was an award-winning artist and teacher. Taking my first class from Jean, I observed her stunning collection…

Garden Hardscapes

Bonnie Nowicki Happy March to all. Warm weather is coming. As gardeners, we think of lovely plants to fill our gardens, but the actual bones of our landscapes give our gardens year-round appeal and a place we feel comfortable in. Hardscaping refers to any nonliving feature of a landscape. These elements can be functional or…

CERT Preparedness Fair

Peggy McGee The Greater Green Valley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be hosting a Preparedness Fair at the West Center, 1111 S. GVR Drive, on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free but attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items to be shared by the Green Valley and…

Word of the Month: Nomophobia

David Zapatka “Where’s my cellphone?” “Have you seen my cell phone?” “There’s no connection here. It’s so frustrating!” “My phone isn’t working. What am I going to do?” “Honey, will you call my cell phone? I can’t find it.” Have you heard these conversations? Scary, isn’t it? This fear is so prevalent in our society…

On-the-Go Excursion Goes to Ben’s Bells!

Jane Gold and Karen Woodrow On Feb. 10, 10 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members went on an adventure to the Ben’s Bells nonprofit. The group left Quail Creek and drove to the Mercado in South Tucson. After placing their orders for some sweets at a local bakery, they boarded the streetcar to travel…

Ray Tigerman Show at Madaras Gallery

From Friday, March 17 through Thursday, April 13, enjoy never-before- seen original paintings by Southwest artist Ray Tigerman, who was influenced at an early age by the works of Georgia O’Keeffe, Lawrence Lee, and Ed Mell. Tigerman creates bold, vibrant art that depicts indigenous Southwestern people and wildlife in their dramatic environments. Madaras Gallery is…