Peggy McGee The annual Green Valley Chapter Military Officer Association of America (MOAA) sponsored Food for the Troops collection will take place in the days leading up to the 4th of July. The food collection supports the junior airmen in the 162nd Fighter Wing, Air National Guard. Look for the big red box in the…
Category: June 2018
Sports, June 2018
Moonless Madness for June 2018 Putters
Peggy McGee Mother Nature was less than cooperative so instead of Moonlight Madness the ladies had to putt without the benefit of the light of the silvery moon. Fortunately, the winds did subside for a while so the glow light balls weren’t thrown off course. Amazingly 38 of the 72 ladies participating hit at least…
Front Page, June 2018
Love You to the Moon and Back – TWOQC Baby Shower
JoAnn Haberer The dining hall at the 162nd Air Wing of the Arizona National Guard sparkled with smiling moons, cuddly stuffed animals and pastel-colored balloons as twenty-eight mothers, along with fathers, family members and babies were treated to a “blow-out” baby shower on May 19. The military-service parents enjoyed a Mexican-style lunch and then competed…
Generals, June 2018
From The New Home Sales Team
Have you been through our model village lately? Right now, Quail Creek has home sites for every series. If Lock & Leave living is what you’re looking for take a look at our Courtyard Villa Series. The Sagebrush, Cholla, Primrose, Lariat or Ocotillo are all villa options. Our Tradition series are comprised of detached…
Front Page, June 2018
$1,000 awarded to Sahuarita School Culinary Program
Cindy Mayron, Media Relations, Quail Creek Food & Beverage Committee Jim Graham, Carol Smith (members of the Quail Creek Food & Beverage Scholarship Committee) and Connie Bandstra (Property Owners Association board member) presented a check for $1000 to the Sahaurita Culinary Program for 2018. In 2016 the committee sponsored a student culinary competition and silent…
Sports, June 2018
Putters announce two new leaders
Peggy McGee Although she said it broke her heart to have to do so, Frannie Vanselow recently announced her resignation as Vice President due to health reasons. Sharon Schoen, who had been Scorecards and Chips Chair, agreed to serve out the remainder of Frannie’s term of office. Saville Gardner stepped up to the plate and…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Quail Creek Meditation Group
Joyce Shumate Experienced and beginner meditators are cordially invited to come meditate with us on Thursdays at 5:15-6:15 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room in the Kino Conference Center. The sessions are free. Meditators may sit on the chairs provided or on their own cushions or blankets. No special clothing or equipment is needed. We…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Cactus Containers: the good, the bad, the ugly
JoAnn Haberer On May 21 The Women of Quail Creek were treated to a hands-on demonstration of how to create “natural patio art” using cacti, succulents and well-chosen pots. Francesca Schelenski and Kathy Stone, owners of Earth Angels, explained the basics of making beautiful cactus containers that are not only beautiful but also well-adapted to…
Front Page, June 2018
4th of July fun!
Join us for a 4th of July Celebration on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet $8 (plus tax and gratuity) 7:30 a.m. Honor Guard and Flag Raising by the Green Valley Fire Department, Madera Clubhouse 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Golf Tournament 9:00 a.m. 4th of July Parade – Madera Clubhouse Parking Lot…
Generals, June 2018
Upcoming bus trips to the Diamondbacks games
Join us for the Quail Creek Bus Trips to Chase Field and see the 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks play. Price includes round trip bus ride to Chase Field in Phoenix, driver’s gratuity, game ticket and bottled water on the bus ride. Pre-payment is due at time of sign up. Game tickets will be passed out…