Don Beaver, Director of Fitness How many of us have ever heard the word “sarcopenia” and know what it is? Sarcopenia is defined as the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength as we age, primarily affecting +/-20% of those of us who are older than 65. Generally speaking, muscle mass increases through our first…
Category: August 2023
Generals, August 2023
Learn to Golf! Quail Creek Golf Academy August and September Classes
Quail Creek is excited to offer Operation 36 Golf at Quail Creek, an eight-week adult class designed to help you shoot par (36) or better for nine holes. The academy is for beginners and includes eight classes and four nine-hole playing events. Tuition is $340. Enroll in the academy and track your progress with the…
Generals, August 2023
Nurses of Quail Creek
Thanks to COVID, the Nurses of Quail Creek have not gathered together in four years. That’s about to change. A meet and greet is scheduled for the afternoon of Sept. 19. An email will be sent to the nurses who responded showing interest in resuming the group. If you have any questions, email [email protected].
Generals, August 2023
Newspaper Delivery if You Are Away from Quail Creek
As you know, each month Robson Publishing delivers a copy of the Quail Creek Crossing to your home. If you are going to be gone for 60 or more days, you can request your delivery to be stopped by following these steps: Please visit the Quail Creek Crossing website at www.quailcreekcrossing.com three (3) weeks prior to your leaving. In the…
Generals, August 2023
‘Quail Creek’s Got Talent’
Dodie Prescott “Quail Creek’s Got Talent,” presented by the Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild, will be on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. in the Madera clubhouse ballroom. The cash bar opens at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 each for reserved theater-style seating, with $5 going to the Sahuarita Food Bank as a donation. Tickets…
Generals, August 2023
General Manager’s Report
Tips for Successful Renting Approximately four in 10 homes in suburban America are occupied by renters. If your property is one of those homes—or about to become one—then I encourage you to read further in order to learn about helpful tips for you, your renters, and the association as you embark on renting your home.…
Generals, August 2023
Quail Creek Needs You!
The nomination period to fill one of the two POA member-elected positions for the 2024-25 term of the Quail Creek POA Board of Directors opens on Tuesday, Aug. 22. On that date, interested candidates may begin submitting a Statement of Intent. The elected member will represent all QC members and serve a two-year term on…
Generals, August 2023
Reminders Regarding Pets
Melanie Caron On occasion, I like to send out reminders regarding pets in general, which includes cats and dogs. While I understand cats and dogs are curious and like to sniff around, some homeowners do not enjoy pets on their properties. Please be courteous and respectful of this situation, and do not allow your pet…
Generals, August 2023
Monthly Member Statements Versus POA Dues Assessments
Reminder—payments are due by Aug. 15 in order to avoid a late fee. Member Statements and POA Dues Assessments are issued on Jan. 1 and July 1, it can be confusing where to remit payments. If you use the Quail Creek website, quailcreekhoa.org, the system remits the payment to the correct department. If you use…
Generals, August 2023
August Garden Slowdown
Bonnie Nowicki As I slowly maneuver through our triple-digit temperatures and lack of substantial rain, my thoughts wonder about my landscape in general. How is it managing under the scorching sun? Will the treasured, mature trees and shrubbery survive the stress? Am I watering enough in addition to the irrigation schedule? Are you feeling the…