For Creative Arts and Technology Center (CATC) schedules, please refer to the listings at each individual studio. For any Yoga or Tai Chi classes, etc., please contact Anza Athletic Club. The Crystal Ballroom, Gold, Zinc, Copper, Turquoise, and Silver Rooms are located in the Madera clubhouse, 2055 Kino Conference Center, located at building 1490-1. The…
Category: May 2025
May 2025, Sports
Anza Athletic Club Schedule of Classes
Schedule subject to change – Check Anza or website www.quailcreekhoa.org/activities/fitness_classes.htm. May 15 through June 14, 2025 – Note: Classes are 50 minutes in length. CLASS DAY/TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Cholla Studio Lorraine Beaver Body Blast Stretch M,W 3 p.m. Cholla Studio Lorraine Beaver Classic Fitness T,TH 11 a.m. Cholla Studio Lois…
May 2025, Sports
Anza Athletic Club Class Descriptions
Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Lorraine Beaver. Work all muscle groups using high-volume reps and low resistance with dumbbell weights—a great workout geared to improving muscle tone and definition and cardiovascular fitness. Class limit 24 Body Blast Stretch M,W 3 p.m. Lorraine Beaver. We have added some boxing moves to transform and challenge your muscles…
May 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: We All Need to Focus More on Sportsmanship While Competing
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool I am a very competitive person, and because of this I am very serious and intense when I am competing. Over the years I have been told by people that I am one of the most competitive people they have ever met. Because I am aware of this, I have always…
Sports, May 2025
QCBC In-House 9-Ball Tournament
Skip Jones and Alphie Smith The latest Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) in-house tournament was held in the Billiards Room at the Madera clubhouse on April 12 at 8:30 a.m. Eleven members competed in the game of 9-ball. Manny Quijada emerged as the victor. The format for the tournament was double elimination. Matches were best…
Sports, May 2025
Billiards Club Conducts Beginning Classes in Billiards
Alphie Smith When the Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) reached out to the Quail Creek community offering beginning pool lessons, there was a very favorable response. QCBC conducted Billiards 101 classes, which covered fundamentals in stance, grip, bridge, and stroke. Instruction was given on April 15, April 22, and May 1. More than 24 residents…
May 2025, Sports
QCBC Travel Team Ends Season on High Note
Dennis Desmond and Alphie Smith On April 5 the Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) hosted Rincon West in the Billiards Room of the Madera clubhouse. For both teams it was their last 8-ball tournament of the season in the Southern Arizona Billiards League. QCBC triumphed, with 30 games to Rincon West’s 18 games. QCBC came…
May 2025, Sports
Tennis Club Annual Party: Margaritaville Magic!
Carolann Fougere The Quail Creek Tennis Club’s annual party brought Margaritaville to life on April 5 at the Madera clubhouse Copper Lounge where more than 90 members gathered for a night of tropical fun and festive flair. Many embraced the theme, donning island-inspired attire. One even had a parrot perched on their shoulder all night…
May 2025, Sports
Game, Set, Match—QCTC Tournament
Carolann Fougere The 2025 Quail Creek Tennis Club (QCTC) Men’s and Women’s Doubles Tournament took place on Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29. Tournament Chair Dave Sypkens organized the event, creating a computerized draw for the 38 players to determine partners. Rounds 1 and 2 featured two matches on Friday, while Round 3 took…
May 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Keys to Successful Net Play
David Zapatka We’ve all heard the saying, “Pickleball is won at the net.” What does this mean? Honing your skills around the non-volley zone (kitchen) can improve your play and results. Here are a few key points: 1. It all starts with hitting a deep serve, putting the opponents in a position where it’s tougher…