Category: March 2025

Word of the Month: Compersion

David Zapatka Reader Linda Walker writes, “I was studying the Bible and wanted to know the opposite of jealousy.  Google AI Gemini told me of a new word, “compersion.” It said, ‘Jealousy is the feeling of resentment or anger toward someone because they possess something you desire. Compersion is the feeling of joy or contentment…

QC Performing Arts Guild Spring Play May 1-3

Davey Jones The QCPAG is honored to perform Out of Sight … Out of Murder, one of the late Fred Carmichael’s fabulous funny and cleverly crafted plays. Fred’s legacy lives on with dozens of critically acclaimed plays. Nine of your QC neighbors are already hard at work in order to present this play on stage…

Board Member Spotlight: Connie Bandstra

Waking up to sunshine and warmer weather, winter turning to spring, and dessert blooming with bountiful colors, I am reminded how grateful and appreciative I am to be able to live in and call Quail Creek my home. I wish you a good day and thank you, Melani Caron, for asking me to share a…

March 15 through April 15

Clubs and Organizations Daily Activities and Special Events For Creative Arts and Technology Center (CATC) schedules, please refer to the listings at each individual studio. For any Yoga or Tai Chi classes, etc., please contact Anza Athletic Club. The Crystal Ballroom, Gold, Zinc, Copper, Turquoise, and Silver Rooms are located in the Madera clubhouse, 2055…

It’s a Date!

Pam Hartwell-James Our In My Kitchen Date with Joy Richardson was quite literally made up of all things dates! This Kitchen Date included stuffed dates with goat cheese and bacon; date, chickpea, and avocado salad; and ended with absolutely the best chocolate date cake with caramel sauce. This definitely should not be just a one-night…

We’re Singing Our Favorites! QC Chorus Concert April 5

Cyndy Gierada Come hear the Quail Creek Mixed Chorus perform some of their favorite songs! You’ll be wowed by their theme song “One Voice,” have fun with “Joy to the World” (bullfrog version), remember the Beatles hits “Here Comes The Sun” and “Here, There and Everywhere,” swoon over Elvis’ “Can’t Help Falling in Love with…

Stop, Before You Go!

Linda Porter, Unit Representative We hope that you attended the presentation on the new single-service trash provider, Waste Connections, which will begin on Sept. 1, 2025. This program is still in its infancy, and details are continuing to emerge. Even if you were unable to attend, this information is for all residents. However, this article…

DCQC—Request To Speak and Women In Blue

Lois Connell Mary Darling—Request To Speak On Feb. 11 the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) had a special meeting. Our guest speaker, Mary Darling, is a successful businesswoman. She has been active in the Mohave County Democratic Committee, the Santa Cruz County Democratic Committee, and the Arizona Democratic Party. Ms. Darling gave a detailed…

Quail Creek Has Newsletters!

Melani Caron Quail Creek has several different newsletters that keep you up to date on news, events, and announcements in Quail Creek. You can subscribe to one or all of them, depending on your interests: • What’s Happening at Quail Creek: Published Monday through Friday with information, announcements, and news about Quail Creek • Fresh…