David Zapatka Last month we discussed hitting slice returns of serve and dinks. This month we are discussing how to counter the opponent’s slice returns and dinks. Consider using these strategies to counter the opponent’s slice shots. * Hit through the spin using a flat drive shot. By driving the ball, you are countering the…
Category: March 2024
Generals, March 2024
Rad Trucks and Retro Vibes!
Get ready to step into a time capsule of ’80s and ’90s vibes at the 3rd Annual Classic Truck Show (’98 and older) in downtown Chandler, Ariz., set to take place at 125 E Commonwealth Place on March 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, the event promises an impressive lineup featuring 600 classic trucks and…
Features, March 2024
Compromised Credentials Are the Gateway to Fraud!
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers are everywhere. They continue to attack unsuspecting individuals in new ways. In our increasingly digital world, scammers are constantly finding ways to exploit unsuspecting individuals. It starts with stolen, or compromised, credentials—your account IDs and passwords. Criminal rings harvest credentials by different forms of phishing. Whether through email…
Generals, March 2024
Snake Awareness
Melani Caron With the unseasonably warm temperatures this time of year, we are seeing many who are ready to soak up some sun. With that, we need to be aware of snakes who also enjoy sunbathing. With Quail Creek being surrounded by the Arizona natural desert, there may be an occasional time when any one…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
New Officers for Writers and Poets Club
Marian Stoddard In the last two years, the Quail Creek Writers and Poets Club has grown from a small roundtable discussion group that meets once monthly to a membership of 40. The diverse venues in which our members work include poetry, novels, 10-minute plays, and articles for local publications. This has created the need for…
Features, March 2024
Essential Oils in the Laundry Room
JoAnne Gaudioso Doing laundry may not always be the most exciting way to spend your time, but it is a task everyone has to face on a weekly or perhaps even daily basis. You can enhance your laundry routine with the cleansing power of essential oils. The most common benefit of using essential oils in…
Sports, March 2024
Girls Just Want to Have Fun—Ladies Three-League-Combined Event
Cyndi Hoover On Jan. 25 the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association (QCLGA), Quail Creek Ladies 9-Hole Golf Association (QC9LGA), and the Quail Creek Lady Putters played an unflighted, combined-league event. A large field of 125 ladies competed on 46 teams, with each team consisting of one player from each league. The Lady 18ers teed off on…
Generals, March 2024
Caring Hearts & Hands Raises $11,500 for Youth On Their Own
Connie Vaughan On Feb. 6 Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek held their second annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon to benefit Youth On Their Own (YOTO). YOTO is a dropout prevention program that supports high school graduation and the continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County. Two hundred ninety-four women attended…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
January PCQC Photo Contest—Musical Instrument
The Photo Club of Quail Creek (PCQC) continued with its monthly members’ contest, with January having the topic of “Musical Instrument.” Each club member could enter up to three photos taken in the last year. This subject was a tough one for the members and drew only 15 entries. All the photos can be seen on…
Generals, March 2024
Changes to the Vacation Watch Program
Melani Caron As announced at the January Coffee with the GM, the board of directors has authorized changes to the Vacation Watch Program. An audit of the Vacation Watch Program revealed that the majority of homeowners using the program already have a friend/neighbor or third-party service watching their homes during their absence. A much smaller…