Diana Schwartz Quail Creek Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday This year, I was delighted to celebrate America’s 250th birthday by joining the festive Quail Creek Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade. Neighbors came out in great spirits, and the carts were decorated with colorful, creative designs. My husband and I proudly rode in the Buell/Desmond cart,…
Inna Shames The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) has been awarding scholarships for a decade to women graduating from Rio Rico, Sahuarita, and Walden Grove high schools (HS), as well as scholarships to women over 21 returning to school—AWE (Advancing Women through Education). This Year, TWOQC introduced PATH (Progress, Access, Tenacity, and Hope) for young…
Michealene Zimny Playing bridge offers numerous advantages, including cognitive benefits, social connections, emotional well-being, and enjoyment, making it a rewarding activity for players of all ages and can be especially important to our age group. * Mental Stimulation: Bridge is a complex game that requires strategic thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning. It engages both halves…
Pam Hartwell-James The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC)’s Community Outreach Committee recently partnered with the Salvation Army in support of the “Love Beyond Crayons” program, which provides school supplies for students in the communities surrounding Quail Creek as they prepare for the new school year. Thanks to the generosity of our residents, we collected 89…
Bruce Hartsell Shari Rodgers won first place in the Photograph Club’s Quarterly Challenge on the theme Color with Cotton Candy Flamingo, an image captured in Florida. She described her process: “Even with the bright pink colors, it didn’t feel right. I decided to add multi–color feathers and do a varied color backdrop. I worked the…
Bruce Hartsell Steve Piepmeier won first place in the Photography Club’s monthly contest on the theme Reflections. His image, Calm Clouds, was captured over the lake near the front of Quail Creek. Steve says he often returns to a site repeatedly, because images can change from day to day. “Photographing at sunrise, one is always…
Cathleen Carnaby In a world filled with digital images, a hand made greeting card stands out. It is an artful creation filled with texture and unmatched personal touch. Paper Crafters of Quail Creek invite you to shop at our window. Send a loved one a small piece of art that shows you truly care. Come…
Martial arts teach situational awareness—watching and observing your surroundings for potential threats and avoiding them by being aware, using judgment, understanding and recognizing danger and making decisions while there is still time to make them. Situational awareness is not about fear. It is about being prepared and conscious of your surroundings. Martial arts teach valuable…
Steve Ware The Vietnam Veterans of Quail Creek met on July 24. Approximately 15 club members and Quail Creek residents attended. Our featured speaker was Quail Creek resident Shelley Kais. Shelley was a civilian employee of the Defense Advance Research Projects Agency in 1975. She was temporarily assigned to Udorn Royal Air Force Base, Thailand. While…
Rick and Lisa Johnson Cathy Hasson joined the Quail Creek Lapidary and Jewelry Club in 2010 and has faithfully served as our secretary for many years. As Cathy begins this exciting new chapter, the Club Board and members want to express our heartfelt gratitude for everything she has contributed to our club and to each…