Category: April 2025

Spring Fashion Show Raises Over $21,000 for YOTO

Connie Vaughan Caring Hearts & Hands (CHH) of Quail Creek, a philanthropic group that supports Youth On Their Own (YOTO), believes in the adage, “Third time’s the charm!” On Feb. 25 CHH delivered its third Fashion Show and Luncheon to more than 300 women in the Madera clubhouse ballroom. Thanks to the generosity of the…

Dollars & Sense: Golden Years, Global Adventures: Travel Trends for Mature Travelers in 2025

The travel landscape is constantly evolving, and 2025 promises exciting new trends, particularly for mature travelers. Booking.com highlights a significant shift: Seniors are embracing early preparation for longer, more immersive journeys. This proactive approach maximizes travel budgets and leverages financial tools for optimal value. Retirees are increasingly viewed as a vibrant and adventurous demographic eager…

In Passing

Barbara Lou Fryan Barbara Lou Fryan passed very peacefully the morning of March 26, 2025. She was born in Alliance, Ohio, and attended school and Science Hill United Church of Christ with her four siblings. She moved to California with her husband Richard in 1960. She had two sons, Richard and Michael, to whom she…

Word of the Month: Parsimonious

David Zapatka While at dinner with friends following a sectional bridge tournament in Fountain Hills, a friend, Susan, described herself as a parsimonious person despite the new $2,000 purse she was showing us. Parsimonious—par·​si·​mo·​ni·​ous adjective 1. exhibiting or marked by parsimony; frugal to the point of stinginess 2. sparing, restrained Parsimony—par·​si·​mo·​ny noun 1a. the quality…

Happy Birthday to You!

Dear Sunshine Readers, The inevitable, but not unexpected, has happened. After almost 20 years, there will no longer be any Sunshine birthday listings in the Quail Creek Crossing or E-birthday cards in your email box. QC Sunshine leaves you with good wishes and one last Sunshine quote: “A friend is someone who knows the song…

Rockin’ 4 Heroes Continues to Give Back

Kathy Sinnott Rockin’ 4 Heroes is committed to generating awareness of the service and sacrifice of First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. This nonprofit organization continues supporting our hero groups beyond hosting an annual free concert. We have a wonderful circle of ‘friends and family’ who gave, and continue to give, their…

Are You Okay?

We ask because we care. The Daily Check-In is available to the residents of Quail Creek who want a straightforward way to let someone know that they are okay. It involves partnering two people up who will send and receive a short text message on a daily basis to check in with each other. There…