Category: April 2019

Pickleball exhibition

Tom Dean Quail Creek Pickleball Club held an exposition by four professional players Joey Fariar 6.0 Sean Rickard 5.5 Brian Baker 5.5 and Mark Renneson 5.0 for the Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The pros put on a show for 240+ who attended. They saw a great show of talent and shots that were made by…

2019 Robson Trap Trials

Susan Knox Wilson “We didn’t see that coming,” exclaimed Bill Wagner, PebbleCreek Gun Club President and lead organizer of the 2019 Robson Trap Trials. “Sun Lakes came in third last year, so we were completely surprised, and defeated, by their top shooters this year. It’s Sun Lakes’ first capture of the coveted Robson Trap Trials…

PCQC photo contest – automobiles

The Photo Club of Quail Creek continued with its monthly member’s contest with February having the topic of automobiles. Each club member could enter up to three photos taken in the last three years. This subject proved to be very appealing and drew 33 entries. All of the photos can be seen on our Flickr…

Kathy Loken scores hole-in-one

Kathy Loken, Quail Creek snowbird from Loveland, CO aced the 8th hole March 3, 2019. Loveland neighbors Bill and Julie Mahaffy and husband, Lynn, witnessed the shot. The Bridgestone ball was part of a Christmas gift from her twin grandsons. The ace was made even better as Quail Creek resident, Pat Hendershott, witnessed the shot…

From The New Home Sales Team

Quail Creek is excited to announce the opening of three brand new models. Delivering outstanding value with a premier living experience, these models feature efficient designs and making the most of important spaces within a home. Stop by the Model Village and tour the Cholla and Ocotillo, part of the Courtyard Villa Series, along with…

Military Baby Shower diaper call

JoAnn Haberer If you’ve ever had a baby in disposable diapers you know how big a dent they make in your shopping budget. The Women of Quail Creek’s annual Military Baby Shower helps out local service men and women who are new parents by providing diapers from NB (newborn) to size 4. But we need…

Professional Pickleball Exhibition held for St. Jude’s

The first annual Professional Pickleball Exhibition for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital was held at the Quail Creek Country Club pickleball courts on March 20, at 5:00 p.m. The professional players were Joey Farias, a 6.0 player from Tucson and director of pickleball at the Tucson Country Club; Sean Rickard, a 5.5 player, pickleball instructor…

Welcome home, brother

How many of the veterans returning from Vietnam heard that when we got back to the U.S.? As a member of a group of Vietnam vets sponsored by the VA in my home state, I can vouch for the value a group like this provides to its members. I would rarely miss a meeting and…

Lady Putters announce 2018 award winners

Peggy McGee At their March luncheon the Lady Putters announced the “stars” of 2018, those who had excelled in different areas. Awardees were Jan Ederle, Low Gross Score for Year, with a 34.67 and Fay Shapiro, Low Net score for the year of 29.20. Yoshie Hennessy got a whopping 64 holes-in-one. A new Quail Award,…