Linda Lentz The Quail Creek Quilt Covey had a unique opportunity this spring. One of our members volunteers in a kindergarten class at Sahuarita Primary School. The teacher loves to involve community members in her classroom, as well as help her students learn about their community. Since the students learn about one letter of the…
Category: June 2024
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
In My Kitchen with Joy!
Pam Hartwell-James It’s always a joyous treat to have Lunch In My Kitchen with Joy Richardson! Her menu was, as expected, beyond perfect. Air fryer salmon nugget sliders and coleslaw were the main event. Then, to top it all off, cannoli cream sandwiched in pizzelle cookies made for a scrumptious dessert. Yummm times a million,…
June 2024, Features
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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June 2024, Features
Word of the Month: Chimichurri
David Zapatka One of my favorite dishes on cruise ships is fish al fresco, “fish cooked and eaten in the fresh air.” This means the executive chef purchases fresh-caught fish in the ports, displays them in the outdoor grill section of the ship, then cooks them to order. One of my favorites is chimichurri on…
Features, June 2024
Dust Devil
June 2024, Features
Where in the World Is the ‘Crossing’?
Features, June 2024
In Passing
Jack Lee Davis Jack Lee Davis had a heart for people, an infectious, dimpled smile and a generosity of spirit that all who met him could see. Even on his sickest, most difficult days, he focused on those around him—sharing a smile and asking about their day, their family, their activities. Jack lived life large…
June 2024, Features
A Special Day Celebrating Our Moms!
Pam Hartwell-James May is the month we celebrate all moms everywhere, and The Women of Quail Creek small group In My Kitchen did just that on May 8! The hostesses were Marjie Williams and Pam Hartwell-James. The menu included delicate mint-cucumber sandwiches, chicken and strawberry sandwiches, and a fresh fruit salad with homemade citrus dressing.…
June 2024, Generals
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…
June 2024, Generals
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,…