Category: Clubs & Classes

Democratic Club April Monthly Meeting

Alphie Smith Michael Brescia, Curator of Ethnohistory at the Arizona State Museum and Professor of History at the University of Arizona, captivated the audience of the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) on April 19 in the Ocotillo and Mesquite Rooms of the Kino Center. The members received a history lesson, and a worthwhile one.…

DCQC: Arizona Schools and Women In Blue

Lois Connell Save Our Schools, April 12 The Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) and the Green Valley Democrats co-sponsored a presentation on the challenges facing the public school system in Arizona. It was hosted by Democratic Club of Quail Creek in the Kino Center and attracted a large group. Carol Smith, DCQC president, called…

Photography Club First Quarter Challenge

Bruce Hartsell Paul Lischeid won the Photography Club’s first quarter challenge with On the Hunt, a photo of a white egret taken at Canoa Ranch. Paul said he made several trips to get the shot, looking for a neutral background, calm wind for smooth water, and the egret feeding on the opposite bank. He said…

March Photo Contest Winners

Bruce Hartsell Tom Cadwalader won first place in the Photography Club’s March photo contest with Brooks Lake, captured during the 2024 Wind River Photographers retreat in the Grand Tetons National Forest area of Wyoming. Tom said, “The lake had mountains on nearly all sides, and the rising sun took a little extra time to clear…

You’re Invited! No Experience Needed! Karate for Life: Strength, Balance, and Confidence at Any Age!

There’s a unique wellness program in our community that’s helping residents stay strong, sharp, and confident through the practice of Asai-style Shotokan Karate. This isn’t the karate of movies or tournaments. It’s a gentle, focused, and deeply rewarding practice that supports physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience at any age. Why Karate? Why Now?…

What’s New with Quail Creek Computer Club

Rob Baxter As our seasonal residents head out for the summer, the traffic at our Open Labs has started to decline. We anticipate having the same number of lab monitors there to support our membership, so any wait time should be decreased or eliminated. The least busy Open Lab is on Thursday afternoon/evening from 5…

‘Ending My Prayers with PHEW!’

Bev Marshall hosted her recent Book Club meeting and invited Charlie Pattinian, the author of Ending My Prayers with PHEW! to discuss how he and his wife Carolann took a four-month, perilous trip along the off-roads of South America into the unknown. The group asked an array of questions about Charlie’s motivation to write, his…

American Legion Madera Post 131 Hosts Women’s Tea

Connie Vaughan On April 5 Green Valley American Legion Madera Post 131 held its annual Ladies Tea. Madera Post 131 wanted to recognize and thank their women members, along with other women who are active in Green Valley philanthropic endeavors. Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek members were invited to attend. Several members, dressed…