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…
Category: March 2024
Sports, March 2024
Relishing Pickleball: Countering the Slice Shot
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…
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
We Want You!
Kathy Sinnott The Arizona Heroes Memorial is under construction and will be our state’s newest destination spot! This tribute recognizes our first responders, current military, veterans, and healthcare workers. You’ve read about our progress for this 2.5-acre memorial housed within Narana Park in Oro Valley. Now, we’d like to get you involved! First, we have…
Generals, March 2024
Walk Safely!
This is a safety reminder regarding walking or running in the multi-purpose lane of our roadways. These lanes are being shared with wheeled vehicles, such as golf cars and bicycles, which have the right-of-way. Pedestrians in them do not have the right-of-way and jeopardize themselves and these vehicles when they fail to yield to them.…
Generals, March 2024
The 19th Annual Chefs’ Gala: A Feast Fit for Ancient Rome
Robson Ranch Arizona recently hosted the 19th Annual Chefs’ Gala, an extravagant event showcasing the culinary talents of the Robson Resort Communities. Spearheaded by George Atwell, Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations, who also served as the master of ceremonies for the evening, this year’s Gala transported guests to the days of Ancient Rome…
Generals, March 2024
QC Library Rolls Out New Bookmark at Its Annual Meeting
Alphie Smith The annual meeting of the Quail Creek Library at Madera Clubhouse was held on Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. in the Kino Center. There were 26 attendees, including the Library Management Team, volunteers, and Quail Creek’s new POA board member Ralph Scafuri. Co-chairs Alphie Smith and Carolyn Good gave general remarks regarding the library in…
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…
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
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…