Yasmin John-Thorpe What do you do when a pandemic hits and you are isolated in your home? For Cheryl Anthony, Nikole Haumont, and Yasmin John-Thorpe the challenge served up an opportunity to give their creative minds a workout! Cheryl Anthony, MS ED., dyslexia consultant, and Yasmin John-Thorpe, author of the Sonoran Desert series, both residents of…
Kathi Urban Dance lessons for the bride and groom, father/bride, mom/groom, or for anyone! Your garage or mine? Private lessons (one couple). Semi-private lessons with your friends (two or three couples). No contact except with your partner. COVID protocols observed. The instructor has over 30 years experience preparing couples for wedding receptions. Minimum of three…
Marilu Trainor Multiple organizations including the National Weather Service, Arizona Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control have posted some important summer heat tips on their sites to help you keep your cool this summer. Why are Older Adults More Vulnerable? The CDC states older adults, those aged 65 and older, are particularly…
Nancy Planck, Member Services Arizona’s Snakes—Magnificent and Misunderstood will be presented by Jeff Babson, environmental educator, in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom on Wednesday, May 12 at 5 p.m. with a $10 cash donation at the door. Arizona is home to 57 species of snake, from tiny, worm-like threadsnakes, to robust boas, six-foot long gopher…
Peggy McGee Over the past year, the Greater Green Valley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has had its focus on community rather than emergency. They have been locked out of their usual meeting place for 14 months, but that has not kept them from helping out in Green Valley. During the summer, three members painted…
Paul Schupmann Congratulations to Quail Creek Men’s Golf Association member, John Strecker, for shooting his age for the first time. John is 74 and shot a 73 on March 24 while playing the Roadrunner/Quail courses.
Paul Schupmann QCMGA member, David Friel, shot his age for the first time at Quail Creek on Monday, March 29. David, age 79, shot two strokes better than his age, a sparkling 77, while playing Roadrunner/Quail from the Silver/Copper combo tees. His playing partners on this milestone day were Bob Litle, John Landwehr, and Dave…
Presented by: Craig Reid Date and time: Thursday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. Location: Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom Cash donations at the door are welcome; please call for reservations. Potosi: The mountain that ate men; how Spain gained control of the world economy and held onto lands in the Caribbean, Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia for…
Debbie Scott The Quail Creek Team Challenge was held on April 14 and 15. Seventy-two ladies participated. Our flighted teams were the Sultans of Swing wearing purple and the Sweet Spots wearing red. The Sweet Spots won 333.5 points to 312.5 points. The Sweet Spots won $20 each. Ladies received goodie bags, mimosas, and cookies, all provided by our generous…
Nancy Planck, Member Services Garth Brooks—Garth Tribute Live is coming to the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom on Monday, May 24. Showtime is 6 p.m. Tickets are $29. The show is produced by TAD Management. Garth Tribute Live, a tribute to Garth Brooks, is much more than your average tribute act. This exciting show brings crowds to…