Category: October 2023

Writers and Poets Club

Marian Stoddard The Writers and Poets Club of Quail Creek has self-published a collaborative book of poems and pet stories written by members of our club. The book title The Power of Pets was edited by Linda Beal and Bob Rietschel. The cover art was created by Dave Bareiss. The book is a collection of stories…

Spend Priceless Time Together … on the Dance Floor

Kathi Urban Bobillot Number of lessons needed to prepare: 4 Number of dances studied: 3 Dancing at Bryce’s daughter’s wedding: Priceless Choose from: Ballroom (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango) Latin (Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Merengue) Swing (East Coast—Single Time and Triple Time, West Coast) Country (Texas Two-Step, 10-Step, Cowboy Cha Cha, Country Waltz) Club Style…

Stormy Rock Painting with Janet

Jane Gold On Sept. 4, 11 The Women of Quail Creek members celebrated Labor Day by painting monsoon-themed rocks. With the arrival of summer monsoons, the group celebrated more storms to come (hopefully) by gathering in Janet Rumford’s casita to paint stormy rocks. No artistic talent was required, and Janet provided all necessary supplies for…

Play Ball! BAJA Senior Softball League

Jack Slama Miken, Easton, Dudley, Sun Coast, Demarini, Trump, Baden, Thunder. Know where this is going? What if I said Louisville Slugger, Rawlings, Wilson A2000, and Mizuno? Any of these names resonate with you? If so, I think you know where this is going. If not, please keep reading. For those of us who live…

Anza Athletic Club Class Descriptions

Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Lorraine Beaver. Work all muscle groups using high-volume reps and low resistance with dumbbell weights—a great workout geared to improving muscle tone and definition and cardiovascular fitness. Class limit 22. Classic Fitness T,TH 11 a.m. Lois Bossert. This workout consists of a warm-up, 20 minutes of low-impact aerobics set to music,…

What Is The Women of Quail Creek?

Diane Gordon, President Quail Creek has many new women residents, so I thought it would be a good time to summarize what The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) is. Our current membership is more than 330 women. We are a nonprofit Arizona corporation, which is also a charitable 501(c)(3) organization pursuant to the IRS. Our Mission Statement says,…

CERT Basic Course for Fall 2023 Is Underway

Peggy McGee The Basic Training course (no push-ups required) offered by the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is currently open for registration. The training is divided into two phases: an online phase and a classroom phase. The online phase is underway now, and it only takes about 12 hours to complete, so you have plenty of time…

Frightfully Fun Walk on October 28

Peggy McGee Dig out your favorite Halloween costume or create a new one for the Frightfully Fun Walk on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Quail Creek Veterans Municipal Park. Sponsored by Valley Assistance Services (VAS), a 501(c)(3) that has been meeting the needs of low-income families and seniors in the Greater Green Valley area for…