Category: June 2025

Living Retired: Fashion Backwards

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…

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…

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.

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…

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,…

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…

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…