Bunny Mitro and Judy Kerlin Due to the current social distancing guidelines, the scheduled May meeting of the Quail Creek Nurse Group will be cancelled, but we would like to offer you a few thoughts to ponder. To all the nurses in our group and to all the members of our community, it is both timely…
Category: May 2020
Generals, May 2020
Military Pride Masks
Peggy McGee Even before the CDC started recommending that everyone wear masks to help protect them from the Coronavirus, Jadine Hilt, Secretary of the Green Valley Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Chapter and seamstress extraordinaire, thought about making masks for the military. She gathered material containing the insignia for all five military services and set…
Sports, May 2020
Putters Gift Cards
Peggy McGee Lady Putters who have been given a gift card when attending one of the luncheons should check the expiration dates on their cards. If the card will expire before the Pro Shop reopens for usual business, the expiring card can be turned in for a new card. At this time, only cards with…
Sports, May 2020
QCMGA Club Championship; Three Day Event
QCMGA Club Championship; Three Day Event The QCMGA Club Championship was held on March 10, 12, and 17. Gold Tees – Gross Scores: First: George Lamping, 231; Second: Larry Mours, 232; Third (tie): Bob Larose and Wally Howard, 236 Silver Tees – Gross Scores: Flight 1: First: Tim Toon, 241; Second: Vance Gross, 243; Third: Frank…
Features, May 2020
Word of the Month: Obsequious & Sycophant
David Zapatka Friends and readers Randi and Jim Nulty write, “We enjoyed your April WOTM column. Randi once scored a triple word in Scrabble using the word ‘pismire.’ I think it was 70+points. We have never forgotten the word or its definition.” I suspect many of our readers are Scrabble players. I’ve always enjoyed that…
Generals, May 2020
The American Red Cross Blood Drive July 12
Feel like you’re low on supplies? But you’re rich in the most precious resource of all—blood and the gift of life! This blood drive will be held in the Madera Clubhouse Silver Rooms, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration typically begins 30 days prior to each drive. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or log…
Generals, May 2020
Tentatively Scheduled Events
The following events are tentatively scheduled: 12th Annual GVFFA Chili Cook-Off Friday, Sept. 25; 5 p.m.; Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom Local fire and law enforcement departments will kick up the heat at the 12th annual chili cook-off fundraiser and all proceeds will benefit families in need in the Green Valley-Sahuarita area. Hosted by Quail Creek…
Features, May 2020
Dollars and Sense: Reverse Mortgages (Part Three in a Series of Five)
The Paseo Financial Group The amount of your reverse mortgage is based on how old you are, how much your home is worth, and the interest rate that you are offered on the loan. Your borrowing power increases: * When you are older. An 80-year-old will be able to borrow more than a 62-year-old if…
Sports, May 2020
Dianne Scores An Ace
Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association’s Dianne Turner scored her first hole-in-one on March 6. Dianne, using a hybrid, watched her ball go into the hole on Road Runner 6. Congratulations!
Generals, May 2020
Crossing Calendar
There are currently no activities scheduled Friday, May 15, through Sunday, June 14. Please check back later.