The Quail Creek Computer Club will be having a session entitled “What Is GroupWorks?” presented by Quail Creek resident Bill Foraker. GroupWorks is a free, web-based, club management platform that simplifies member email communications, streamlines event scheduling, and can collect and track payments, dues, and fees. GroupWorks was designed for seniors, so it is made…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2022
Historic Empire Ranch, Established 1876
Joyce Shumate On Oct. 21 the Let’s Travel Club presentation will be about the Historic Empire Ranch, presented by Faith Boice, a fourth generation Tucsonan and Empire Ranch Foundation’s president. All QC residents are welcome to attend. The historic Empire Ranch has been a working cattle ranch for 140 years. Its rich history includes successive ownership…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
MOAA Hosting a Mix & Mingle
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be hosting a Mix & Mingle at Grill on the Green, 5800 S. Camino Del Sol, on Friday, Nov. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu will include hors d’oeuvres with a slice of strawberry shortcake for dessert. The cost is…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
Parkinson’s Lecture: Moving with Intent, November 4
Jane Bottlinger For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), intent is the key. Moving is automatic for most people. It requires little thought. However, automatic movements use a lot of dopamine, the neurotransmitter that is in short supply for people with PD. Using intent bypasses the parts of the brain that use the most dopamine. Learn…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
RV Club News: Quail Creekers in Wyoming and Montana
Although Show Low and Pinetop are close and popular areas in the summer, for many in the RV Club who use their RVs to get away from the heat in summer, there are several who travel much farther north. There are so many spectacular areas to enjoy in the Northwest. A small group of Quail…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
Photo Club Photo Contest—Historical
Jim Burkstrand The Photo Club of Quail Creek continued with its monthly members contest with August having the topic of “Historical.” Each club member could enter up to three photos taken in the last three years. This subject was a popular one for the members, as you might expect, and drew 24 entries. All of the…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
YANA (You Are Not Alone)
Bobbi Gordon Since 2019, YANA has grown from a desire to help The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members manage the emotional trauma and logistical details after the loss of a spouse or significant other, to an outreach program for all recent Quail Creek widows. Through the efforts of TWOQC members, YANA offers a program…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
Republican Club September Meeting: What’s on the Ballot?
Pat Colburn, 1st vice president, opened the Sept. 16 meeting to members and guests and noted that we are only 53 days away from the 2022 mid-term elections. Christi Emery, Precinct Committeeman #84, urged the group to participate in local grassroots efforts leading up to the election. Display signs based on important issues to you:…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
YOTO Needs Our Help—Their Cupboards Are Getting Bare
Connie Vaughan In the nursery rhyme, Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone, but when she got there, the cupboard was bare, and so the poor dog had none. Just like the nursery rhyme, Youth On Their Own (YOTO) cupboards are getting low on food. Sue Ann Obremski,…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
Democrats Welcome Candidates to Quail Creek
Deb Melton On Sept. 17 Democrats and some Independents filled a double room at the Kino Center to hear several candidates who are running for election this fall. The enthusiastic crowd was addressed by Adrian Fontes, candidate for Secretary of State; Kristen Engels, candidate for Congress for District 6; Sanda Clark, candidate for Arizona House…