Bruce Hartsell Shari Rodgers won first place in the Photography Club’s April contest with the theme of Textures. She said she was surprised at the number of opportunities to photograph flowers in Arizona and California. With Mellow Yellow, she “captured not only a bee on this beautiful flower but a ladybug, too. Flowers have beautiful…
Pam Hartwell-James Hosted by Pam Hartwell-James, In Her Shoes was a heartfelt Mother’s Day luncheon that blended good food with even better stories. The event, filled with warmth and remembrance, invited each guest to bring a photo of their mother, grandmother, or another woman who deeply impacted their life. Pam thoughtfully displayed each photograph, creating…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association (MOAA), will be collecting non-perishable foods as well as hygiene, paper, and cleaning products for the troops at the 162nd Wing, AZ Air National Guard. The annual Food for the Troops collection helps the young airmen when their funds run low at the end of the…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association (MOAA), recently awarded three $2,500 scholarships to graduating JROTC Cadets from local high schools. Cadet Ismael Cheang, Jr., will use the scholarship when he enters the University of Arizona (UA) in the fall to study mechanical engineering. Cheang, a Colonel in the Air Force JROTC at…
Pam Hartwell-James Group members gathered for a special edition of In My Kitchen with Cathy Ollman where the focus was on using herbs and spices for health and demystifying herbal and dietary supplements. Cathy kicked off the session with a live demonstration on how to make easy cashew milk. Attendees were treated to tastings of…
Shari Rodgers How did Shotokan’s symbol become the tiger? Read on! The tiger symbol of Shotokan Karate is one that’s immediately recognized by karate practitioners around the world, yet two questions often asked are what does this symbol represent and where did it come from? We know that tigers themselves don’t exist naturally in Japan.…
Rocco Colicchia The first Pistolero Saguaro Classic was held on April 17 at the Quail Creek air gun range. Seven competitors participated in four events. The events consisted of paper targets at 10 yards and 20 yards, silhouettes from 10 to 20 yards, and a “know your limits” event. The wind gusts up to 20…
Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Lorraine Beaver. Work all muscle groups using high-volume reps and low resistance with dumbbell weights—a great workout geared to improving muscle tone and definition and cardiovascular fitness. Class limit 24 Body Blast Stretch M 1 p.m. Lorraine Beaver. We have added some boxing moves to transform and challenge your muscles…
Lois Connell Monthly Meeting on May 17 The Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) held its monthly gathering on May 17 in the Kino Center. The speaker, Herb Paine of Paine Consulting Services, reviewed the status of Project 2025. The presentation was comprehensive in providing statistics and the effects of implementation of the plan to…
Connie Vaughan Quail Creek Lady Putters, a social group designed for the benefit of non-organized golfers to have fun and socialize in the outdoors, has been busy over the last few months making baby quilts/blankets and shopping for baby items to donate to the 2025 Military Baby Shower held on May 17. Each year, Caring…