We Arizonans have the ability to voice our opinion to our State Legislators through a program known as “Request to Speak.” Have you heard of it? Learn about it at the DCQC meeting on May 18. Our quest speaker will be Mary Darling, Chair of the Santa Cruz County Democrats and the Director of Party…
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Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Quilt Covey donates quilts to Honor Flight veterans
Colleen Curran Continuing its tradition, The Quail Creek Quilt Covey has donated quilts to the April Honor Flight of Southern Arizona. These beautiful red, white and blue quilts have been made by the many wonderful volunteers of the QCQC. The quilts were presented to the veterans at the April 12 orientation meeting. The Honor Flight…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Creative hands, giving hearts
Linda Freeman The QC Needlework Club began in 2003 as a place for members to share their enjoyment of turning yarn, thread and fabric into useful items. It started with people making things for themselves, their families and friends; but early on the club expanded to include making and giving items to local non-profit groups.…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Photo Club quarterly challenge – Dominate Color
The Photo Club of Quail Creek just completed its second quarterly photo challenge which had a theme of Dominate Color. Each club member could enter up to three photos which had to be taken within the calendar quarter. And the photographer/artist could post process the photo in any way, including using Photoshop filters and manipulation.…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Cool Car Club holds mini-golf tournament
Jerry G. Bryant With a great turnout of 49 members, the Cool Car Club closed out its season on April 11 with a drive to Tucson for a mini-golf tournament and dinner at Trail Dust Town’s Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse. For the tournament, 13 teams dispersed for a shotgun start at Golf N Stuff. Prizes were…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Got two left feet?
Book a private dance lesson (one person or one couple) or a semi-private lesson (two or more couples). Dancing is the best form of exercise for your body and brain! Choose from: Ballroom (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango); Latin (Salsa, ChaCha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Merengue); Swing (East Coast – Single Time and Triple Time, West Coast);…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Word of the Month: Cenotaph
David Zapatka I’m writing this column as I’m departing from Hiroshima, Japan on the cruise ship Insignia, part of the Oceania fleet. Having just visited the Atomic Bomb Dome and seeing the memorials to all those who lost their lives, I felt somber and my throat was constricted with the flood of emotions coursing through…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Quail Creek Republicans visit state capital
On March 13, the Quail Creek Republican Club sponsored a visit to the State Capitol. Over 40 people enjoyed a comfortable bus trip to Phoenix. Upon arrival, everyone was treated to a luncheon meeting with the newly elected chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, Dr. Kelli Ward. Then on to the State Capitol for a…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Quail Creek Computer Club April presentation recap
On April 24, the Quail Creek Computer Club held its monthly meeting and presentation which was open to all QC residents. Over 80 people attended. The evening started with a short business meeting consisting of a brief review of last month’s activities, a report on membership and a treasurer’s report. Then James Goodall, who lives…