Pat Colburn The Quail Creek Republican Club hosted Ted Maxwell, president and CEO of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council (SALC), on Aug. 21. Ted, a retired Major General with 34 years of military service, acknowledged the veterans present. Ted discussed SALC’s mission to enhance Tucson and Arizona through leadership and collaboration. SALC focuses on: •…
Alphie Smith The Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) held their monthly meeting in the Kino Center on Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. The featured speaker was Dr. Teresa (Terry) Leyba Ruiz. She is a candidate for Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Ruiz will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.…
Bruce Hartsell Mark Cohen won first place in the Photography Club’s July contest, which had the theme Dramatic Skies. Regarding his photo Late Afternoon Cloud Display, Mark commented, “The interplay of light and shadow frequently presents ongoing opportunities for composition. As the designs within any cloud formation are constantly in flux, waiting for the right…
Pam-Hartwell James The Women of Quail Creek’s small group In My Kitchen gathered for a deliciously egg-cellent afternoon hosted by Sherri Norine. Guests enjoyed freshly made pork or chicken egg rolls with a sweet and sour dipping sauce, followed by the comfort of warm egg drop soup. To end on a sweet note, Sherri served…
Connie Vaughan Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek (CHHQC) is once again supporting YOTO’s (Youth On Their Own) Back-to-School Challenge with restocking of its Student Mini Mall. What is Youth On Their Own? Youth On Their Own supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County to stay…
Janine Baxter Getting out of the Arizona heat on Aug. 19, 10 nurses put their fingers and hands together and made some cute and fun origami boxes. The nurses started off sipping on some root beer floats, followed by the box assembly. The group ended the afternoon with a book exchange. Walking back out in…
John Evans and Shari Rodgers (The process of incorporating something that activates or provides a biological rhythm): Why this practice matters! Why are we practicing karate here in Quail Creek, especially when there’s not much fighting going on? Because the practice itself brings something deeper than self-defense—it brings coherence. When we move through precise, rhythmic…
Doug Shumway The Quail Creek Country Club Dancers announce their mid-week dance schedule for the Fall of 2025. The dances include swing (east and west coast), foxtrot, waltz, rumba, cha cha, and country, with plenty of dance floor space for all your favorite songs. All dances are held at the Madera clubhouse Crystal Ballroom beginning…
Rob Baxter Quail Creek Computer Club Stays Busy this Summer I’m not sure about “lazy” and “hazy,” but this summer, the Quail Creek Computer Club has been exceptionally busy, living up to its mission of providing crucial tech assistance and education to its members. The club, which is run entirely by dedicated volunteers, has seen…
Margie Barber Helping others while helping yourself? Now that’s a win-win! Here’s one way to do it: Do you need to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) before the 2025 tax year ends? If so, the amount you receive will be taxable income and may even put you in a higher tax bracket. Fortunately, Congress…