Category: June 2026
Sports, Clubs & Classes, June 2026
QC Duplicate Bridge Club Pizza Party
On April 18 players from the Duplicate Bridge Club (and their significant others) gathered at the home of Darlene O’Leary to enjoy pizza and refreshments before our snowbirds leave for the summer. The weather was perfect and the turnout was great. It was a time to enjoy each other’s company without a deck of cards…
June 2026, Clubs & Classes, Sports
Thank-you Quail Creek Organizations and Green Valley Sponsors
Connie Vaughan Thank-you to Quail Creek organizations and Green Valley sponsors For supporting 2026 Morris Air National Guard baby shower On May 16, members of Caring Hearts and Hands delivered their fifth military baby shower for enlisted men and women serving at Morris 162nd Air National Guard Base in Tucson, AZ. This year 32 new…
June 2026, Features
Savor Retirement: The Ripple Effect in Retirement
Tim Malone The Ripple Effect in Retirement refers to the positive and far-reaching impact that a retiree’s actions, mindset, and lifestyle can have on others—family, community, and even society—long after their professional career ends. It’s a metaphor for how one significant life change sends waves outward, influencing many areas of life. Just as a single…
June 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Cobber
David Zapatka Friend, word-lover, and bridge player, Jim Nulty, whose career path led him to Perth, Australia, offered this word from his overseas experience. Cobber cob·ber, noun. A cobber is an Australian and New Zealand slang term for a close friend, mate or companion. It is the equivalent to “buddy” or “pal” in American English.…
Features, June 2026
BFD at QC
It was another great afternoon in Quail Creek as we celebrated with Bands, Food, and Dancing (BFD) on the clubhouse lawn on May 15. Several hundred people got together to listen to the sounds of the Trouble Brewin’ and Sonorous bands. There were six food trucks available to choose from, offering brats, burgers, wings, chicken,…
June 2026, Features
Watch Out for Ticket Scams
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly FIFA World Cup tickets remain among the most heavily targeted assets for online fraud, with scammers exploiting global demand and limited availability. Each cycle, thousands of fans report losing money to fake listings, phishing sites, and counterfeit confirmations that only surface as fraudulent when entry is denied. Fraud typically…
Features, June 2026
Tucson Window and Door Opens State-of-the-Art Showroom
TUCSON, Ariz.—Tucson Window and Door, Southern Arizona’s premier provider of high-quality window and door solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new, interactive showroom. Located at 4443 E. Speedway between Columbus and Swan, the space is designed to give homeowners, architects, and contractors a hands-on experience with the latest innovations in energy efficiency…
June 2026, Generals
Hiking Arizona’s Trails
Arizona offers over 2,800 diverse hiking trails across deserts, canyons, and forests, including famous destinations like the Grand Canyon, Havasu Falls, and the 800-mile Arizona Trail. While these landscapes provide incredible experiences, proper preparation is critical for safety. Key Safety Tips: * Choose trails that match your ability and plan ahead (research route, check weather,…
June 2026, Generals
Hello from the ALC Department
Karen Bartlett, ALC Supervisor As typical Arizona summer settles in, we are enjoying beautiful blue skies during the day and bright, vivid stars at night. It is still amazing how quickly it gets “cold” when the sun goes down. The Architectural and Landscape Requirements and Guidelines (ALC Guidelines) have been updated, with the effective date…