QCLGA PYP 2-Day Eclectic, August 25 Janet Johnson Flight 1: 1st Robin Brannan and Janet Johnson, -10; 2nd Debbie Riddell and Jan Scissons, -9 Flight 2: 1st Terri Bacon and Judith Olsen, -13; 2nd Kathy Linn and Elly Cashel, -8 Flight 3: 1st Carol Hocking and Linda Ulery, -9; 2nd Kathy Brogdon and Sonia Heeren,…
Category: September 2022
Generals, September 2022
The Women Of Quail Creek Need Your Help!
Deb Melton To make the Javelina Hoedown a big success, The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) need your help. All proceeds from the event are given away as scholarships each year. Currently, we are seeking donations of items to fill the raffle gift baskets and for the silent auction to take place at the Javelina…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Grab Your Partner … Let’s Dance!
Learn a few steps, brush up on technique, or become an accomplished dancer. Book a private dance lesson (one person or one couple) or a semi-private lesson (two or more couples) with certified instructor Kathi Bobillot. Choose from: Ballroom (foxtrot, waltz, tango) Latin (salsa, cha cha, rumba, samba, mambo, merengue) Swing (East Coast—single time and…
Sports, September 2022
5K Kettlebell Swings for the American Cancer Society
Peggy McGee Members of the HIIT Fit class took up the challenge to do 50 kettlebell swings a day during the month of July as they participated in the American Cancer Society (ACS) Kettlebell Challenge. While some did the swings only on class days, others did the swings several days a week. The top “swinger”…
Generals, September 2022
It’s Budget Season!
It’s that time of year again for the Property Owners Association (POA). No, not the holidays, it’s budget season! Most homeowner and property owner associations use the calendar year as their fiscal year, and now is the time of year when many managers are formulating their budgets for the upcoming year. As you can imagine, there…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Caring Hearts and Hands Enjoy Private Concert with Joni Harms
Connie Vaughan The evening of Tuesday, Aug. 16, Caring Hearts and Hands of Quail Creek (CHHQC) were treated to a private concert by Joni Harms, an American country music singer-songwriter from Canby, Ore. Harms is well known in Nashville, appearing at the Grand Ole Opry, and has released 12 studio albums and a live performance…
Features, September 2022
U.S. Military History: U.S. Flag Folding—Part 1 of 2
Ross Dunfee While not officially adopting a flag at the time of the Declaration of Independence, the “Continental Colors” (aka the “Grand Union” flag), has historically been referred to as the first national flag of the United States. That flag has a striking resemblance to the British East India Company (1707-1801), where the canton resembles…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Landscape Creativity
Bonnie Nowicki Do you sometimes wish you could be more creative and go beyond the usual Southwest look in your landscape? Even though we may feel constrained by our particular climate plant choices, we can and should show a little personal individuality. Take a chance. Invigorate your landscape design style. If your tastes are more…
Features, September 2022
Thank You for Helping Raise $240,266 Since 2010 through Relay For Life
The Quail Creek Fights Back Relay For Life team wants to thank the many Quail Creek residents who have supported the team to help fund cancer research and patient programs for the American Cancer Society (ACS). The University of Arizona cancer researchers frequently receive grants from ACS to fund cancer research projects. Residents will have…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Republican Club ‘Adopts’ Flag at Longhorn Grill and Saloon
A year ago, Quail Creek Republican Club (QCRC) Secretary Steve Ware visited the Longhorn Grill and Saloon in Amado and noticed that the large American flag flying outside the restaurant was in tattered condition. He recommended that the QCRC donate a new flag. The flag was purchased and presented to Longhorn owner Greg Hansen and…