David Zapatka Do emotions happen consciously or unconsciously? Can emotions be chosen or do they just happen? While reading “I Am: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are” by Howard Falco, I read, “Emotions are the clues that lead you to the treasure of everlasting peace.” Ponder this for a while. Are our emotions…
Category: September 2023
Generals, September 2023
Memorial for Susan Warburton
Jeffrey Webster Susan Warburton, who passed away in April, was a friend to many in Quail Creek. A gathering to remember her will be held in the Copper Lounge of the QC clubhouse on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be a cash bar. This will be a…
Generals, September 2023
Is It Beginning to Look a Lot Like … Christmas? Open Auditions October 8
Cyndy Gierada It is if you’re in the 2023 Performing Arts Guild Christmas Show! It’s a show about memories and traditions, with plenty of laughter, holiday cheer, and songs to warm your heart! Personal stories of Christmases past, traditions from around the world, carolers at the door, and a jolly old man dressed in red…
Sports, September 2023
Hole-In-One
Congrats, Barry Davis Congratulations to fellow Quail Creek Men’s Golf Association member Barry Davis for scoring his first career hole-in-one on Roadrunner hole number 2 on Saturday, Aug. 12. Way to go, Barry! Quoting him, “I did use a 7 iron, and the hole distance was 173 yards. My playing partners were Gary Christensen, Steve Harris,…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
Judy Ross—All I Ever Wanted to Do Was Art
Emilie Ortega, President, Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club What were you doing when you were 4 or 5 years old? Can you even remember back that far? I know that I can’t, but Judy Ross, one of our exceptional instructors for the Quail Fine Arts Painting Club (QCFAPC), remembers exactly what she wanted and what she…
Sports, September 2023
QCLGA Results
QCLGA ABC Threesomes Net Scramble, July 27 Janet Johnson 1st: Margith Baker, Jacquie Owens, Debbie Riddell -12 2nd: Cheryl Opsal, Kathy Printz, Sharon Schoen -11 3rd: Julia Fox, Jan Scissons, Kathy Stotz -10 4th: Cyndi Hoover, Linda Klaus, Stacia Sower -9 QCLGA PYP 2-Person Chapman Scotch Event, August 3 Janet Johnson Flight 1: 1st Janet…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb Visits Republican Club
More than 100 attendees at the August meeting of the Quail Creek Republican Club welcomed Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. Sheriff Lamb has served Pinal County since 2017. He earned the nickname “America’s Sheriff” by taking a courageous stand against COVID lockdowns, and mask and vaccine mandates. He’s now running for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied…
Clubs & Classes, September 2023
Let’s Travel Club—Taste of Tucson
Joyce Shumate Tucson’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation, the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, and more make the city’s downtown a hub of activity, which has seen a rebirth in the past several years. New shops, bars, breweries, and some of Tucson’s hottest restaurants are proud to call downtown home. Elysa Crum is the owner and tour…
Front Page, September 2023
The Javelina Hoedown Is Back!
Deb Melton Tickets are now on sale for the annual Javelina Hoedown sponsored by The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC). All proceeds will benefit scholarships for young women graduating from Walden Grove High School, Sahuarita High School, and Rio Rico High School, along with the Women in Transition Scholarships for women who are residents of…
Generals, September 2023
Living with Coyotes
Daryl Laux Coyotes are curious, clever, and adaptable and will take advantage of any food source. Yards with abundant fruit on the ground, pet food, unsecured garbage cans, or unattended pets such as small dogs and cats are often easy food sources for coyotes. Coyotes may consider larger or loud dogs to be a threat…