Melani Caron With June designated as National Safety Month, I wanted to take a moment to discuss the importance of driving safely within and outside of Quail Creek. In case you weren’t aware, my office faces the second stop sign nearest the dog park. On almost a daily basis, I witness golf carts, bicyclists, and…
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Generals, June 2024
Glutes Are Vital to Our Continued Enjoyment of Retired Life
Don Beaver, Fitness Director Often, our weight training focuses on upper body due to our desire to appeal to our egos, as we wish to appear muscular to others. However, it is the glutes that are the powerhouse that provide stability and support for the hips as we walk, stand, and sit. They are essential…
Generals, June 2024
Etiquette of a Trail (or Dirt Path Acting as a Sidewalk)
Candace Plumlee “On your left” “Coming up behind you” As a resident walking all over our beautiful neighborhood, I have been both startled and “hit” by someone coming behind me on both a sidewalk and dirt path. There is an etiquette for passing someone in these situations. Per lifehacker.com, as well as many hiking websites,…
Generals, June 2024
Inaugural Quail Creek AFSP Team Andrew Out of the Darkness Fundraiser Walk
Perri Jones The inaugural Quail Creek/American Foundation for Suicide Prevention/Team Andrew-Out of the Darkness Fundraiser Walk was a smashing success. The walk was well attended by Quail Creek residents as well as Green Valley residents. The money raised by donations, raffle prizes, and 50/50 draw (the money was re-donated!) has exceeded the goal by 187%…
Generals, June 2024
Origin of the Butterfly
Bonnie Nowicki What a treat to observe butterflies gracefully fluttering from flower to flower in our gardens. An estimated 19,500 species of butterflies are found all over the world, except Antarctica. A recent Smithsonian magazine butterfly article featuring Akito Kawahara was very intriguing. As a renowned entomologist, he and his team, using generous grants from…
Generals, June 2024
On Independence Day, Remember the Troops Who Are Presently Serving
Peggy McGee The weather is warming up, so that means it’s time to start thinking about the annual Food for the Troops collection. The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association, will once again be collecting non-perishable food items for the young airmen at the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National Guard. The troops seem to like…
Generals, June 2024
Quail Creek Is a Limited Smoking Community
This is a reminder that Quail Creek is a Limited Smoking Community, per Quail Creek Rule 2.3. Smoking, which includes electronic cigarettes, is prohibited within any Quail Creek community building. In addition, smoking is not permitted within twenty (20) feet of any door or operable window of a community building, nor is it permitted at…