Janice Pell Fifteen members of TWOQC joined a crowd estimated at over three hundred—the largest turnout ever—on June 27 to enthusiastically welcome home twenty three WWII veterans from a three day Honor Flight to Washington D.C. The women were excited to have the chance to not only show their support to all the veterans, but…
Skip Fumia As of mid-July, the reconfiguration of hole No. 4 on the Quail Course is proceeding as planned. This includes: shifting the tee boxes to better align golfers to the center and right of the fairway; removing the previous right bunker and regrading/sodding that area to provide a level landing surface; moving the cart…
Major Steven Abel, GV MOAA The week of July 4, 2014, Quail Creek held events which benefited the Green Valley MOAA’s (Military Officers Association of America) Military Assistance Food for Families charity. This charity donates nonperishable food items and Commissary gift cards to the Tucson National Guard for distribution to the needy families of…
Using the Our Daily Bread devotionals we read and discuss the message from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse, Silver Room No. 1 on Tuesdays. In August our topics are August 5, Breaking Free, Romans 8: 1-11; August 12, Example that Encourages 2 Timothy 2:1-7; August 19, Following the Master, Numbers 9:15-23; August 26 Spiritual Navigation, Psalm…
Joanna Miller The Quail Creek Dining Club completed a full year of shared in home dining experiences spanning twelve months. During the snowbird season from October through March, themes highlighted popular European cuisines. A finale was held in April with all club members contributing to a large party held at one generous member’s home. The…
I Got Rhythm! A Salute to the Gershwin Songbook will be held Friday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. A cash bar opens at 6:00 p.m. Ticket price is $25. Celebrate the music of George and Ira Gershwin, one of the most prolific songwriting teams of the 20th century. Featuring such…
Dates to Remember The Concierge desk will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day! Have a safe weekend. Quail Creek residents are invited to attend Question and Answer and Board of Directors meetings. Upcoming dates are Q & A Friday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Gold Room Q & A Wednesday, October…
Robert Thoresen Ken took his first place photograph using a mirror at a mall clothing store. Two years ago during a Christmas visit to Salt Lake City, Ken took his wife, daughter and granddaughter to compare competitive stores to the one that employed his granddaughter at a local mall. This particular store had covered its…
Ron Sullivan Bounties harvested from desert landscapes 7000 years ago may not have looked or tasted much different than what’s in today’s Quail Creek kitchens, xeriscapes and liquor emporiums. Some hard evidence can be found at the Fate Bell Shelter located in Texas’ Seminole Canyon Park and historic site along the lower Pecos River. Sotol,…
Dodie Prescott This is the final article in our summer series about the benefits of dancing. As graceful and beautiful as dancing is, every dancer out there knows it’s hard work! And anyone who watches dancers most likely agrees. It’s no secret that dancing is an excellent way to stay physically fit; it is demanding…