Ross Dunfee What is a Marine? A sailor? A soldier? Or an infantry or amphibious assault member? They are all—soldiers serving on ships ready for land action. Their history, etched in antiquity, has records in ancient Greece and Rome. In the 17th century, the English, in its wars with the Dutch, referred to Marine units as naval infantry. In 1739,…
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Features, October 2021
In Passing
George Zachau A funeral service for George Zachau will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. The service will be followed by a Celebration of Life. Services will be at Denise and Tom’s outside courtyard, 12289 N. Red Mountain Dr., Oro Valley, AZ 85755. We look forward to your presence. Please feel free to share…
Features, October 2021
Quail Queek Resident Has Second Book Published
Cheryl Palen Life’s surprises are illustrated well in Brant Vickers’ novel Fedor, and such surprises hold the key to the book’s appeal. Based on the life of a sideshow that performed in P.T. Barnum’s Circus in the late 1880s, Fedor Adrianovitch Jefticheff has long, thick, silky hair all over his body, just like his father—a…
Features, October 2021
Where in the World is the Crossing
Gathered to watch the critically acclaimed Hamilton within the QC compound. Back row (left to right): Kathy Coleman, Judy Mynatt, Debbie Downes, and Beth Larose; front row: Cheri Reynolds, Suzanne Sicardi, and Susan Jones
Features, October 2021
Are You Looking for Fun with Friends in Quail Creek?
Patty Zatkin The Quail Creek Social Activities Advisory Council was recently established to support our Director of Banquets, Activities, and Events, Epifania (Epi) Torres, in the planning of fun for everyone! In the works are some themed events for the holidays (think pumpkins, elves, valentines, jelly bellies, egg hunts.) New events are coming soon, such…
Features, October 2021
Word of the Month: Whelm
David Zapatka While at a conference in Houston, Texas, last month, I heard keynote speaker Frank Abagnale, the author of the book Catch Me If You Can and main character of the movie by the same name, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The book and movie depict Mr. Abagnale’s life as a check forger and scam artist.…
Features, October 2021
Preserving Your Prize Flowers
Bonnie Nowicki Fellow Quail Creek neighbors, this month I wish to focus on the delightful process of drying flowers. During the 1970s and ’80s, this was a popular means of enjoying flowers long-term. In those bygone days, I crafted small floral arrangements on pieces of driftwood, on a unique rock, or on a seashell. It’s…
Features, October 2021
Cancer Support Group is Seeking a Facilitator
The Touched By Cancer Support Group is looking for someone to be the facilitator at the cancer support meetings held on the second Monday every other month starting in January. Meetings are held in the gold room at the Madera Clubhouse from 2 to 4 p.m. The facilitator for this group should be interested in…
Features, October 2021
Annual Veterans Golf Charity Event Nov. 8
Robert Lewis The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA) announces their annual Veterans Golf Tournament Charity Event for Monday, Nov. 8, to be held at the Quail Creek Golf Course. It will be a shotgun start and the format will be a four-person scramble. You can sign-up as a four-person team or we will team you up…
Features, October 2021
Love Affair: 2021 Annual Show, Diana Madaras Paints from the Heart
Kiley Kennedy Love Affair: The 2021 Annual Show explores subject matter closest to the heart of award-winning painter Diana Madaras. “I have lived in Tucson for over 40 years, and continue to find infinite inspiration in the diverse landscape and wildlife surrounding us,” says Madaras. This year, her annual show will include 20 new works covering…