Gary Chalk I like to think I am a reasonably intelligent person. I figure I know a thing or two about the value of friendships, keeping my mind active, and looking after my health. But there is always a ‘BUT’… The one thing I haven’t got a friggin’ clue about is which way my ball…
Category: June 2025
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Quail Creek Republicans Hear from Local Host of ‘Wake Up with Chris DeSimone’

Pat Colburn The Quail Creek Republican Club met in the Kino Conference Center on May 23. President Pat Colburn welcomed all attendees. She gave the floor to Christi Emery, Precinct 84 Committeeman, to discuss the latest information and news about Precinct 84. Christie recognized several of the precinct workers who were in attendance. Pat then…
Sports, June 2025
Relishing Pickleball: Beating the Bangers
David Zapatka From 2.0 to 5.0, we have all faced the “bangers,” those players who prefer to hit everything hard rather than play the soft game hitting dinks and drop shots. Would you like to defeat these hard hitters? Consider adopting these tips. Hit deep returns. Keep the banger at the baseline with a deep…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
QC Quilt Covey Donates Duffle Bags
Carol Marholz On May 8 in the Covey studio in the Creative Arts and Technology Center, the QC Quilt Covey met with a representative from Southern Arizona Child Protective Services to donate 14 quilted duffle bags. These duffle bags will be provided to kids in foster services who do not have luggage/bags for their belongings.
June 2025, Sports
QCMGA Results
QCMGA ABCD Orange Ball, April 29 1st: Bill Sheppard, Alan Bravin, Rick Ruge, Wilson Prokosch -12 2nd: Barry Davis, Bob Laurine, Thom Comfort, John Sobal -12 3rd: Kevin Malone, Mark Lindley, Dick Bell, Rudy Lucero -9 4th: John Parker, Kurt Eilo, Mike Ladd, Dennis Phipps -8 5th: Jay Allred, Clark Anderson, Tim Stoltman, Ray Menard…
June 2025, Sports
QCLGA Results
QCLGA Individual Stableford – State Medallion #3 Qualifier, May 1 Flight 1: 1st Sherry Morris, 2nd Bobbi Jo Rathvon, 3rd Alicia Hiller Flight 2: 1st Brenda Allred, 2nd Jan Scissions, 3rd Robin Brannan Flight 3: 1st Nancy Doran, 2nd Mickey Zimny, 3rd Alice Dyke Flight 4: 1st Stacia Sower, 2nd Elly Cashel, 3rd Jean Kienitz,…
June 2025
Billiards Club 10-Ball Tournament

Dennis Desmond and Alphie Smith The Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) held its monthly in-house tournament on May 3 in the Billiards Room at the Madera clubhouse. Eleven QCBC members competed in the 10-ball tournament. The game of 10-ball requires that the player who pockets the 10-ball, after all other balls are pocketed, is the…
June 2025, Sports
Putters Celebrate Memorial Day
Peggy McGee
June 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Improving Your Pre Shot and Shooting Routine Can Really Improve Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool A routine is a sequence of actions or steps that you do repeatedly when playing. When watching many professional men and women players you see a lot of strokes and also different pre shot routines. When I watch the top players I see that they try to repeat the same routine…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
In My Kitchen: Poolside Fun with Sandi Beecher

Pam Hartwell-James Sandi Beecher hosted a delightful, fun-filled In My Kitchen gathering poolside with a fresh and playful twist. The theme “Yummy Foods on a Stick” brought a creative and delicious menu that had everyone smiling. Guests sipped on assorted punches while sharing stories, laughter, and plenty of sunshine. As the afternoon warmed up, the…