On April 14 members of the Quail Creek Lapidary and Jewelry Club met at the home of President Carol Wiser to honor charter member Nancy Riordon and celebrate our club’s 20th anniversary year. Nancy has served as an officer nine times and has been a monitor and teacher, following our mission to introduce our members…
Rick Bobillot My wife and pro dance instructor Kathi believes nothing is rewarding in a comfort zone. She just competed in the San Diego Dance Festival in the Line Dance Division, a first for this ballroom-trained dancer. Speaking of firsts, she performed eight routines, including four solos, and earned eight first-place awards. The routines included…
Bruce Hartsell The Photography Club of Quail Creek recently announced the winners of the March photography contest, which responded to the topic of “In the Kitchen.” Steve Piepmeier won first place with his image of Tohono O’odham people cooking at ramadas in front of the original outdoor kitchens at San Xavier Mission. Steve said that…
Bruce Hartsell The Photography Club of Quail Creek recently announced winners of the First Quarter Challenge for which members submitted up to three photographs on the theme of “Texture or Patterns.” Ed Stephens won first place with his image entitled Have a Seat, a photo taken at the Paris Baguette Café in Scottsdale, which Ed…
Members of the QC Writers and Poets Club produce an astonishing number of books, including children’s literature, novels, poetry, and memoirs. Most publish through Kindle Direct Publishing on Amazon.com, although some have contracts with traditional publishers. Help is available for new authors from club members with lots of experience. A partial list of recent publications…