Tim Malone Digital identity in retirement refers to the way a person represents, expresses, and manages themselves online. It includes the digital traces they create—such as social media profiles, online communities they participate in, personal websites, shared photos, written reflections, and the ways they communicate with others through technology. In retirement, digital identity becomes a…
Category: September 2026
September 2026, Features
On Constitution Day, Veterans Must Live the Oath
Fred Berl As a veteran, I swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. As we mark the anniversary of its signing on Sept. 17, 1787, I call on my fellow veterans to honor that oath through civic action. Our founders saw this threat…
September 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Epigraph
David Zapatka In the Quest magazine article titled “The Lotus-Born of Ancient Egypt, A Legacy for Enlightenment in Egypt’s Megalithic Sites,” author Foteini Fotoula Adrimi used an epigraph to introduce her article. The epigraph read: O Atum-Beetle! You become high as the hill; You rose as the benben In the Benben Compound In Heliopolis. (Allen,…
September 2026, Features
Medical Identity Theft: A Hidden Threat
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly When people think about identity theft, they usually worry about stolen credit cards or bank accounts. However, your medical identity can be just as valuable to criminals and even more difficult to correct once it has been compromised. Medical identity theft occurs when someone uses your Medicare number, health…
September 2026, Generals
Shine Forward Southern Arizona: A New Light on Local Giving
The Greater Green Valley Community Foundation is proud to introduce Shine Forward Southern Arizona (SFSAz)—a bold new initiative designed to transform how our region gives, connects, and cares for the causes that hold our communities together. Shine Forward launches now as a year-round regional initiative, beginning with a special giving campaign that runs through Nov. 30—one…
September 2026, Generals
Upcoming and Continuing Community Audits
Curb Ramps With the new addition of Section 3.8—Curb Ramps to the ALC Guidelines, an audit of curb ramps will be starting in September. If you have not yet submitted a permit application for your curb ramp, please do so as soon as possible. Along with the permit application, please include manufacturer information on the…
September 2026, Generals
Are You OK?
We Ask Because We Care The Daily Check-In is available to the residents of Quail Creek who want a straightforward way to let someone know that they are OK. It involves partnering up two people who will send and receive a short text message on a daily basis to check-in with each other. There is…
Generals, September 2026
Denim and Diamonds: Celebrating the Life of Diamond Rio
Diane Russell Fall is just around the corner, bringing relief from the relentless summer heat, the return of our winter visitors, and one of the season’s most anticipated events, the Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary Annual Fall Fundraiser! This year’s event honors the memory of a horse who left an unforgettable mark on everyone who…
September 2026, Generals
Overseeding the Dog Park
Felix Landscaping The Quail Creek dog park (both the passive and active side) will be closed for overseeding starting Thursday, Oct. 1. This process involves lowering the height of the mower, reseeding and watering the new lawn until maturity. Once completed, the dog park users will enjoy a green, winter lawn. Residents will be notified…
September 2026, Generals
Driving Range Closure
Noah Gessler, Golf Course Superintendent Summer is winding down and it has been very busy in golf maintenance. Summer is the time when we get the most grass growth and also the time when we can do course cultural practices such as aerification and topdressing. We need to be in the growing season to do…