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Category: August 2023
Features, August 2023
Word of the Month: Piastre
David Zapatka Reader Chuck Hakkarinen, commenting on the May WOTM column, writes, “In the 20th century, Paladin was the name of the character played by actor Richard Boone in the TV western “Have Gun, Will Travel.” He was quite the dandy, living in San Francisco, quoting the Classics, fast on the draw. I think he typically…
Features, August 2023
Bugs Be Gone with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso ’Tis the season! No, not Christmas. It is the season when bugs and all sorts of pesky creatures invite themselves into our homes, our backyard gatherings, and our campsites. Whether you are trekking through the backwoods or stepping out in the backyard, you need protection against insects and bugs. With an alarming amount…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
Writers and Poets Club
In the past few years, the Quail Creek Writers and Poets Club has observed vast improvements in home computer applications and monumental changes in how books are published. With the help of some of our members’ talents in these areas, we have made all our members aware of these developments and encouraged their use. On…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
The Museum Inside a Museum—Let’s Travel Club
Joyce Shumate The 390th Memorial Museum is a separate museum on the grounds of the Pima Air & Space Museum (PASM) and is included with admission. The 390th Museum houses the last B-17 Flying Fortress flown by any branch of the U.S. military and displays vehicles, exhibits, and artifacts that unearth World War II, specifically the…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
Quail Creek RV Club Members Enjoy Annual Summer Picnic!
Jane Gold The Quail Creek RV Club held its annual summer picnic on July 18 at the home of Club President Paul Ober. Twenty-four RV Club members came for fun, friendship, and great stories. Everyone brought a main eating choice, a dish to share, and a wish for fun! The Quail Creek RV Club was…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
Democrats Are Gearing Up for 2024
Deb Melton On Aug. 19 at 3 p.m., the Democratic Club of Quail Creek’s speaker will be Tucson attorney and AZDems 1st Vice Chair Paul Eckerstrom. Paul was recently elected in tandem with AZDems Chair Yolanda Bejarano. Paul has previously served the Democratic Party as AZDems Chair, Pima County Dems Chair, and a frequent spokesman…
Sports, August 2023
Celebrating America at July’s Pickleball Social
Roxanne Housley, Social Chair The Quail Creek Pickleball Club’s Social Committee hosted a social for 72 players on July 1. Before play began, three ladies, Betty Rongner, Debi Gutknecht (playing the autoharp), and Debbie Nelson, sang “America the Beautiful,” and then everyone joined in singing “God Bless America.” It was a very patriotic day filled with…
Sports, August 2023
Relishing Pickleball: Shot Selection
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn about the selection for the third and fourth shots of a rally. Third Shot: Serving Team “The third shot of any rally—a shot hit by the serving team—determines which doubles team will gain the…
Sports, August 2023
Play Your Best Pool: Roll to Where You Want to Go to Become a Better Player
Johnny Henson As a young adult, I did a lot of stop, stunt, and draw shots. Most players back then believed you could not control your cue ball without shooting a lot of these types of shots during your table play. A good player at a pool hall told me to quit trying to draw…