Category: October 2021

QCLGA Southern District of Arizona Winners

The Quail Creek 18-hole Ladies Golf Association, sponsored two in-house tournaments this year for its Southern District of Arizona Women’s Golf Association. The first, a low net tournament, was held on July 22. The winner of that tournament with a net score of 75 was Sung Whitehead. The second, an eclectic low net tournament, was held on…

QCMGA Results

Four-Ball match Play RR—3 Rounds ending August 17, 2021 Flight 1: 1. Gordon Bobillot and Clark Wilson, 65 points 2. Chuck Sobiech and Scott Brannan, 60 points Flight 2: 1. Vance Gross and Randy Davis, 65 points 2. Rick Wagner and Craig Smith, 60 points Flight 3: 1. Bill Sheppard, Jr., and Alfred Gong, 62…

Youth Jazz Concert on October 22

Tucson Jazz Institute (TJI)–Ellington Big Band Presents: Youth Jazz Concert on Thursday, Oct. 21. A cash bar will be available from 5 to 6 p.m. and showtime is at 6 p.m. (please note the start time) in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Ticket price is $29. The show is produced by Khris Dodge Entertainment. The Tucson…

The First Tee Educates Young People Through Golf

The First Tee is a nationwide program to teach young people life skills and character education through the game of golf. Since 1997, the First Tee has introduced golf and its values to 10.5 million participants. This year, Quail Creek residents have donated the following equipment to the First Tee of Tucson: 8,655 golf balls, 58…

Save the Date for Neon Circus on October 18

Come see Neon Circus—Brooks & Dunn on Monday, Oct. 18. A cash bar will be open from 6 to 7 p.m. with showtime at 7 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Ticket price is $29. The show is produced by TAD Management. Carrying on in true Brooks & Dunn style, Neon Circus welcomes you…

Tubac Playday

This summer, the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association, scheduled three offsite, fun golf and lunch days at San Ignacio and Tubac Golf courses. On July 29, while at Tubac, Rose Williver had an eagle on the par 4, number 9 hole of the Otero course. Way to go Rose! Many thanks to Deb Riddell for planning these…

Hooked on Healing Veterans Motorcycle Charity Ride

On Saturday, Oct. 23, the Sun Lakes Rotary Club and the San Tan Rotary Foundation are sponsoring the sixth annual Hooked on Healing Veterans Motorcycle Charity Ride. The proceeds of this annual event support wounded and disabled veterans living here in Maricopa County. Specifically, proceeds from the day go to benefit the good works of…

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…

TWOQC Plans Canned Goods Drive for Homeless Veterans

Peggy McGee Mark your calendars for Oct. 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. That’s when The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) will be sponsoring a canned goods drive for the homeless veterans served by the VA Hospital. In addition to non-perishable foods, the VA would also appreciate receiving paper and cleaning products. Because the homeless veterans…