Category: 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…

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…

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.…

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…

Word of the Month: Apricity

David Zapatka Friend and fellow pickleball player, Natasha Thompson, writes, “‘Apricity’ means warmth of the sun in winter. Did I expand your vocabulary?” Yes, you have, Tash, and I expect you will be expanding our readers’ vocabulary with this word as well. Maybe you will even bring it back into use as it has fallen…

TWOQC In My Kitchen Afternoon Tea Party

Pam Hartwell-James The Women of Quail Creek’s small group In My Kitchen, led by Pam Hartwell-James, had a lovely Afternoon Tea Party on Feb. 12, hosted by Jean Tittle. The fabulous menu included a selection of savory tea sandwiches and tarts with homemade scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Each attendee also received a…

Green Valley Fire Corp: Smoke Alarms

Melani Caron One of the most rewarding experiences is volunteering. The mission of the Green Valley Fire Corps is to provide prevention and safety services to the community and enhance the effectiveness of the Green Valley Fire District (GVFD). Each year, the Fire Corps goes into about 2,000 homes in our district to ensure our…

Update Source Book Listing

Are you a new resident in Quail Creek? Recently moved to a different address within the community? Need to update your listing in the Quail Creek Source Book™? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then please fill in the information as you would like it to appear in the Source Book at…

Spring Is a Busy Time for the TWOQC Scholarship Committee

Judy White During March, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Committee begins to consider applications. Ever wonder how the donations or other support you’ve provided are administered? The committee deeply feels the responsibility to donors to allocate scholarship funds judiciously and fairly and has developed a rigorous and time-consuming review process. TWOQC offers scholarships for…

World Team Tennis Brings World-Class Fun!

Gloria Bible If you are like most casual tennis observers, you are probably unfamiliar with World Team Tennis (WTT). WTT is a format many have never heard of, but when QC Tennis Club President Rick Wade happened upon this unusual tournament, he was intrigued. Lo and behold, coincidentally, another QC Tennis Club member, Jean Henry,…