On March 18 the Computer Club monthly program was presented by Paul Jaffe, a Quail Creek resident and world traveler. Paul and his wife Georgia have traveled to many overseas locations and have cruised numerous times. Paul’s travel experience and his interest in technology make him a great resource for sharing with other Quail Creek…
Category: April 2014
April 2014
Alluvial fans, buttes, canyons, arroyos, and a wild lilac bush —all in our backyards
Ron and Vicki Sullivan A 15 minute drive from Quail Creek, the Santa Rita Experimental Range (SRER) is one of the longest continuously active rangeland research facilities and one of the oldest biological field stations in the United States. The range, the first of its kind in the country, was established by President Theodore Roosevelt…
April 2014
Do you want to dance? Quail Creek Dance Club is holding annual membership drive in April
Do you wanna dance? The Quail Creek Casual Dance Club is holding its annual membership drive in April. The QCCDC Board organizes and conducts casual dance entertainment for its members. A selection of bands featuring a variety of musical styles including line dancing, country, jitterbug and rock ‘n roll perform at six dances held between…
April 2014
Quail Creek Lapidary and Jewelry Club members display their talents
Cathy Hasson The Quail Creek Lapidary and Jewelry Club members have been introduced to the art of Silversmithing. Nancy Riordon taught a three evening class during which participants learned to shape a Sterling Silver bezel around a Cabochon and add a bail to complete a unique pendant. Members are also learning to cut, polish…
April 2014
February Photography Club open photo contest winners
Robert Thoresen The February contest was open to all Quail Creek residents instituted as an annual open event last year by club members. Again there was a very large submission of entries with two of the three places garnered by non-club members. In early January club member Jeff Krueger took his first trip to Death…
April 2014
What does your Green Committee do?
Skip Fumia You may think the answer depends on whether or not you are a golfer and, in a way, you are right. In this article let’s address the golfing contingent of our community which is, roughly, 30% of you. Memberships in our four major golf associations (QCMGA, QCLGA, Desert Duffers and Lady Niners) total…
April 2014
2014 AZ Diamondbacks game tickets on sale now
Quail Creek is offering four bus trips to Chase Field this season. Enjoy a movie and leave the traffic and parking hassles to us! Limit 50 tickets per game. May 18 at 1:10 p.m.; L.A. Dodgers tickets are $46. June 8 at 1:10 p.m.; Atlanta Braves tickets are $43. July 20 at 1:10 p.m.; Chicago…
April 2014
Critter Club news – April 2014
Marilyn Darcangelo Calling all fun loving Critter Club members to another yappy hour pool party to be held on Saturday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. We have yet to determine if the dogs or their owners have more fun. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Email Marilyn at [email protected] or phone 625-2267 for…
April 2014
Quail Creek Yacht Club critiques Robert Redford film
Bob Mahoney Yacht Club members gathered at Quail Creek residents Al and Joanna Miller’s home on Friday evening, March 7 for their regular potluck meeting and viewing of Robert Redford’s new movie All Is Lost, a gripping story of a lone sailor whose sailboat strikes a stray container from a ship transiting the shipping lanes…