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…
Category: March 2024
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…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Valley Assistance Services Says Thanks
Peggy McGee Valley Assistance Services (VAS) sends a sincere thank you to the Quail Creek residents who supported their Empty Bowls event. This was the first time since the pandemic hit in March 2020 that people could sit down and enjoy a bowl of soup with friends at Empty Bowls. A special shout of appreciation…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
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…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Let’s Travel Club
Linn Myrick On Feb. 11 members of the Let’s Travel Club took a day trip to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall to experience a production of Shen Yun. It is a blend of classical Chinese dance, music featuring the Shen Yun Performing Arts Orchestra, and storytelling that draws on China’s 5,000 years of cultural history.…
Front Page, March 2024
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,…
Front Page, March 2024
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…