Category: October 2014

Enjoy a Howl-O-Ween Party October 24

The 2013 first place winner: the Leibowitz’ Wizards of Oz

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…

August Photography Club Photo Contest winners

First Place: John Standquist - Winslow Man

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…

The San Xavier Co-op Farm

Bob Sotomayer and Phyllis Valenzuela

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…

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…

Spotlight on Advertiser

Sarah and Jim of DeWitt Designs

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…

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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…

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.

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,…

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…

Cookbook sales underway

Janice Pell Entertaining and looking for easy or different recipes? Perhaps you’re looking for a slow cooker meal that can be made ahead of time. Look no further than TWOQC cookbook, A Shared Table. House guests will be sure to love Baked Blueberry and Peach Oatmeal at breakfast. If you’re having a crowd, Fancy Egg…