Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow Robson Communities Samba players. This event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Clubhouse (16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395). Entry fee is $60, which includes a catered lunch (your choice of Cobb…
Category: July 2025
July 2025, Features
Word of the Month: Cudgel
David Zapatka Friend and fellow bridge player, Susan, writes, “I recently read a new word, ‘cudgel.’ Would you research this word for your column?” Cudgel—cud·gel noun: A short, thick stick used as a weapon. verb: To strike or beat with a cudgel; metaphorically, to forcefully apply or exert something, such as pressure or influence Origin…
July 2025, Generals
Important: Summer Heat Warning!
Summer is here, and most weather experts agree it will be a scorcher. Protect yourself against extreme heat in Southern Arizona’s hot summer. Key Points: • Extreme Heat Definition: Two or more days of temperatures above 90°F. • Heat Risks: High temperatures and humidity hinder sweat evaporation, limiting the body’s ability to cool down and…
July 2025, Features
Savor Retirement: Retirees and Anger: Understanding the Emotional Landscape of Retirement
Timothy Malone, Ph.D. Retirement is often envisioned as a time of leisure and relaxation, free from the demands of the workforce. However, this transition can be accompanied by unexpected emotional challenges for many retirees, including frustration, resentment, and even anger. These feelings may stem from financial concerns, health issues, changes in social roles, or feelings…
Clubs & Classes, July 2025
Science Club News
Ted Myrick The Science Club of Quail Creek made a visit to the Coit Museum of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The museum is divided into three sections. The first section houses the Upjohn collection. There we learned about the unique connection between Disneyland and the Upjohn pharmaceutical company. Upjohn leased a storefront from 1955 to…
July 2025, Generals
Snakes Alive! What to Do If You Encounter a Snake
With unseasonably warm temperatures this time of year, many residents are heading outdoors to enjoy the sunshine. But remember—you’re not the only one who likes to bask in the sun. Snakes do, too. Because Quail Creek is nestled in natural desert surroundings, the occasional snake sighting is possible. Knowing how to respond is key to…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
‘Spokes in the Wheel’
Gloria Bible With a gala event to attend, Donna Yuritic knew she was in for a special day, starting with her 4 a.m. ride to the airport. Little did she know just how special that day would be. Yuritic, retired professional tennis player and currently the teaching pro at Quail Creek’s Tennis Club, was on…
July 2025, Front Page
Summer Heat … Summer Salads!
Pam Hartwell-James While the Arizona sun sizzled outside, The Women of Quail Creek’s small group In My Kitchen found the perfect way to cool things down—no oven required. Hosted by the dynamic culinary duo Cyndee Bruns and Karen Honaker, the group’s latest gathering, cheekily dubbed “Summer Salads,” served up equal parts laughter, flavor, and fresh…
July 2025, Generals
‘Quail Creek’s Got Talent’ Show August 16
The Quail Creek’s Got Talent show will return this summer on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Madera clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. There will be a cash bar at 5:30 p.m. The Performing Arts Guild (PAG) will be selling show tickets in the clubhouse lobby on Tuesdays, July 29, Aug. 5, and Aug. 12,…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Got Paint? Or Any Other Art Supplies?
Roxanne Housley The Women of Quail Creek’s Community Outreach Committee recently received a unique request from Sahuarita Parks & Recreation: lots of acrylic paint in all colors, along with lots of art supplies. Why? Because Parks & Rec had organized a group of teens to create a mural to be displayed at La Villita Community…