Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five day tour October 24 through 28, 2016 to Palm Springs, California. Join us for an eventful tour to this region in southern California between the Mohave Desert and the Colorado Desert (a sub-division of the Sonora Desert). Highlights:…
Category: May 2016
Features, May 2016
Prepare before an emergency strikes – ten ideas
Marci Yenerich I was inspired to write this article after an emergency medical event occurred involving a single friend here in Quail Creek. We could not get into his cell phone for information; we did not know what medications he was taking and we had no emergency contact, all required by the doctor. Even though…
Generals, May 2016
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins – June 12
Sunday, June 12 the Arizona Diamondbacks will play the Miami Marlins at 1:10 p.m. Ticket price is $48. Price includes: game ticket in Baseline Reserve Section No. 111 (an easy walk from our drop-off point), snack, bottled water for the bus ride to Phoenix, comfortable transportation on a Grayline motor coach (with restroom), driver and…
Sports, May 2016
Desert Duffers 2016 Club Championship
Wally Ueberschar The Desert Duffers held their annual Club Championship on March 15, 22 and 29 and concluded the event with awards and luncheon on March 31. This year’s champion with an overall Low Net is Peter Prairie from C-Flight. Top winners from A, B and D Flights are: tied in A-Flight Ron Hyra and…
Generals, May 2016
Gardening with an enchanted twist
While the stress-relieving capabilities and health benefits of gardening are well known, a twist on this timeless hobby offers a way to add charm and a whimsical feel to your home and garden. Creating an enchanted fairy garden can boost imagination and offer a family-friendly way to hone your green thumb. These miniature landscapes, often…
Sports, May 2016
QCVGA Battle of the Branches Tournament results
Tom Haberer The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association Battle of the Branches/Club Championship Tournament was held April 2. Open to all residents and guests, the tournament is always a favorite to stir up friendly rivalries among veterans and friends. The military branches compete in teams for bragging rights and the QCVGA member individual scores are…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
TWOQC talks to the animals
Diane Quinn Who knew the Reid Park Zoo in Tucson fed 200 animals a day? And each gets its own special diet of individually, freshly prepared food! Those are just some of the fascinating facts shared with The Women of Quail Creek during their recent trip. Zoo officials treated small groups to a behind-the-scenes tour…
Sports, May 2016
QCWGA celebrates America at Member/Guest Golf Tournament
Terri Erickson Celebrate America! was the theme Cathy Nelms, Susan Kuehn and Barbara Erickson decided on when they began their plans for the annual Copper Quail Member/Guest Golf Tournament for the 18-hole Quail Creek Women’s Golf Association. The two day event included gifts and raffle choices, a cocktail party, two beautiful days of golf and…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
April program a tasty, joyous affair for TWOQC
Diane Quinn The April 25 program for The Women of Quail Creek opened as never before. Kayla Christiansen and Carly Frieders were introduced to the membership as the inaugural recipients of TWOQC Scholarship for graduates of Sahuarita Schools. While TWOQC members gathered, a slide show created by Marianne Cobarrubias ran on continuous loop, giving people…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Steve Piepmeier “Alights” to first place in March photo contest
Robert Thoresen Steve Piepmeier was out riding his bike again this past January. A cold winter storm blew rain through Quail Creek as he bicycled through units where soon new homes would be. His trusty pocket camera was able to capture One Moment of a beautiful late afternoon light breaking over the northern end of the…