Carol Michels On April 8, 12 ladies from The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) traveled to a sweet 5.5 acre preserve known as Tucson Botanical Gardens. We were not a bit disappointed, because on this bright, sunny day, the garden certainly had its shine on! Two incredibly knowledgeable docents guided us through, sharing not just…
Liz Ashby The Let’s Travel Club recently embarked on an unforgettable journey to India, beginning their adventure in the vibrant capital city of Delhi. The group immersed themselves in the rich culture and history of the area, exploring stunning temples and forts and experiencing the bustling energy of Old Delhi with a classic rickshaw ride—an…
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.…
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…
Pat Colburn The Quail Creek Republican Club met at the Madera ballroom on April 18. President Pat Colburn welcomed all attendees and acknowledged newly joined members. A current 2028 Republican candidate for the Presidency, Gary Barve, was introduced for a five-minute introduction of himself and his agenda for the future of the Republican Presidency. He…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…