The weekend of April 20 and 21 was busy for the Quail Creek Dojo. The Dojo hosted a Shotokan/ASAI Karate Seminar with Sensei Johnson. The seminar focused on skills development and concentrated on specific aspects of karate training. It is wonderful to learn from a master of the art who comes from different places and…
Get out of the heat and onto the dance floor! Learn a few steps, brush up on technique, or become an accomplished dancer. Book a private dance lesson (one person or one couple) or a semi-private lesson (two or more couples) with certified instructor Kathi Bobillot. Choose from the following: Ballroom (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango) Latin…
John McGee Free training in hands-only CPR and the use of an AED will be offered in the Ocotillo Room in the Kino Conference Center starting in late June. According to the American Heart Association, “Studies have shown that hands-only CPR is just as effective as conventional CPR with breaths when given in the first…
Peggy McGee and Marianne Rogers Faust The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association, held its annual scholarship awards dinner at the American Legion in early May, a first for the Chapter. Another first was the fact that instead of being able to award four $2,500 scholarships to graduating JROTC cadets, there was only one eligible…
Janet Rumford and Inna Shames On May 7 The Women of Quail Creek organized a fun and inspiring rock painting event in honor of scenic Arizona. The group gathered to create beautiful Arizona rocks that would become perfect keepsakes! Visiting friends would be able to take these decorative rocks back home and thereby remember their…
P eggy McGee The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) extend their sincere appreciation to all who so generously contributed to the Community Outreach Committee’s collection of items needed for Sahuarita Parks & Recreation’s Summer Camp program. The variety of the donations and the generosity of the Quail Creek community were absolutely amazing. The collection exceeded…
The Quail Creek Lapidary and Jewelry Club sponsored several classes in April for its members. A popular class was taught by Nancy Riordon, a longtime Lapidary and Jewelry Club member. It was the art of riveting and how it can be used in the making of jewelry. The class was held in the Lapidary Studio…
Pat Colburn The season-ender meeting and party at the home of Nancy Katzberg in early May featured a catered meal to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and music by Will Foraker. The May meeting and party signifies the end to a season and a brief summer hiatus for the monthly meetings, but activities continue throughout the…
Sandra CH Smith, a Quail Creek resident, details her adventurous life in a fascinating memoir, Out of the Fog! Presenting portions of her life story to the QC Writers and Poets Club on May 16, Smith proved to be the embodiment of a true Capricorn. According to one astrologer, “The Sea Goat recognizes that life…
Liz Ashby In May, 24 members of the Let’s Travel Club took a five-day guided tour to see the sights of Northern Arizona. After our pick-up on the first day, we headed for Sedona, visiting the iconic sights in the area. After lunch, there was the option for a guided hike or an off-road Pink…