Robert Thoresen August’s contest theme was sculpture and for the first time in contest history the judges voted a tie for second place. There were 27 entries for the three outside judges to select from. There was no runoff for third place. John Standquist made a return to first place and perennial favorites Ken Haley…
Category: October 2014
Front Page, October 2014
Enjoy a Howl-O-Ween Party October 24
Education of pet owners and socialization of our pets is the mission of our Critters Club. October and November events will provide these opportunities. Join us on Friday, October 24 at 3:00 p.m. in our dog park for fun and costume time at our annual Howl-0-Ween party. Everyone is welcome to see our furry friends…
October 2014
The San Xavier Co-op Farm
Ron and Vicki Sullivan A short ride north of Quail Creek just off Interstate 19 at exit 92 is the Tohono O’odham Cooperative Farm, also known as The Farm. Committed to healthy farming practices, The Farm produces chemical-free traditional crops such as tepary beans, squash, peas, chllies, mesquite flour and devil’s claw used in basket…
October 2014
QC Wellness presentation set for November 17
Healthy Skin: Identifying Skin Cancer, Sun Protection and Anti-Aging Tools will be presented by Guest Speaker James Schwartz, D.O., FAAD on Monday, November 17, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Presentation will be followed by a Q & A. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Skin cancer is a big…
October 2014
Spotlight on Advertiser
DeWitt Designs DeWitt Designs, located in the heart of the up and coming downtown at 6th Street and 6th Avenue, is a Design Studio and high end furnishing showroom. The 20,000 square foot showroom is a resurrected 1929 Spanish Revival adobe brick building; a former Chevrolet dealership. DeWitt Designs is owned by a down to…
October 2014
QC Nurses sponsor flu shots
Walgreens Pharmacy will be holding two flu shot clinics this year – Saturday, October 18 and Saturday, November 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Both clinics will be held in the Silver Room of the Madera Clubhouse. Contact the Concierge desk at 393-5822 to schedule your appointment.
October 2014
Show your thanks
Every resident of Quail Creek has two important tasks to complete in the near future; one is to elect the most qualified candidate to the HOA Board and the other is to let the employees of Quail Creek know just how much their service is appreciated. Documentation for both of these tasks should have recently…
October 2014
FATS – takes the stage November 22
Join us at the Madera Clubhouse’s Crystal Ballroom on Saturday, November 22 and be entertained by Eric-Jan Overbeek aka Mr. Boogie Woogie. Overbeek, a Dutch pianist and singer, brings his critically acclaimed salute to the music of the legendary Fats Domino to Arizona. Antione “Fats” Domino was one of the pioneers of Rock & Roll,…
October 2014
Editorial deadline changes this holiday season
Chelsea Johnson The holidays are almost upon us! Since Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close to the editorial deadlines, we are moving them up. Please have all editorials submitted by 4:00 p.m. on November 25 (for the December issue) and by 4:00 p.m. on December 23 (for the January issue). Be sure to mark your…
Front Page, October 2014
Quail Creek residents welcome back WWII veterans from Washington DC
Peggy McGee Several Quail Creek residents were at the Tucson International Airport on September 16 to welcome World War II veterans back from Washington, DC. As part of the Honors Flight program, the veterans got to go to Washington at no cost to see the World War II Memorial as well as several other monuments…