Alphie Smith Five members of the Quail Creek Runners Club ran in the 12th Annual Breeze in the Trees 5K Run/Walk on Aug. 19. The race began at 7 a.m. with cloudy skies and cool temperatures at 71 degrees. The scenic course traveled down dirt roads through the pecan orchards next to the stately pecan…
The Photo Club of Quail Creek (PCQC) continued with its monthly members’ contest, with July having the topic of “bad weather.” Each club member could enter up to three photos taken in the last year. This subject was a more difficult one for the members and drew only 16 entries. All the photos can be…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn from two professional Hall of Fame players Ms. Littlewood quotes in her book regarding doubles strategies. Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore were the national women’s doubles champions in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, and continue to…
Jane Gold On Aug. 1, 10 members of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) got out of the heat, stayed cool, and played pool with their friends in the recently renovated and expanded Billiards Room at Madera clubhouse. All levels were welcomed. They enjoyed the new space, described as the “Best Pool Room in the…
Janet B. Johnson On Aug. 10, 30 Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association (QCLGA) golfers ventured off to San Ignacio Golf Course to play on their regular league day. San Ignacio had rain issues as well and only had the first nine holes available. So the ladies played the nine holes twice around and had lots…
Janet Johnson and Jacquie Owens The last of our fun five summer golf tournaments was played at Canoa Ranch on Aug. 7, with a nice luncheon that followed. Desert Hills won first place in Gross team points, and Torres Blancas won first in Net team points. Our Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association (QCLGA) team placed…
Jane Gold The Women of Quail Creek members got to try a new activity—two Paint and Sip events in August at the Arizona Family Restaurant located at 80 West Esperanza Blvd. in Green Valley. Attendees painted a desert scene on canvas. No talent or experience was needed! The events took place on Aug. 14 and Aug. 22.…
Alphie Smith How does your Quail Creek Library function? Through the diligent efforts of more than 36 volunteers! Resident volunteers are a dedicated and willing group who keep the QC Library operating smoothly for use by all QC residents. The QC Library would not exist without them. We call ourselves a “borrowing” library. We do not…
“Some people seem to think that good dancers are born, but all the good dancers I have known are taught or trained.” —Fred Astaire Take the first step. Choose from the following: Ballroom (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango) Latin (Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Merengue) Swing (East Coast—Single-Time, Triple-Time, West Coast) Country (Texas 2-Step, 10-Step, Cowboy…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers are master manipulators who prey on people’s vulnerabilities and trust to deceive them into parting with their hard-earned money. Understanding the three critical phases they employ in their deceitful schemes can help individuals protect themselves. These phases include Initiating Contact, Creating a Compelling Reason to Act, and Requesting…