Linn Myrick Due to the high interest in the Tanque Verde Ranch and Mount Lemmon day trip, Let’s Travel Club organized outing number 3 for Sept. 12. We traveled via a 12-passenger van to Tanque Verde Ranch for lunch before heading to Mount Lemmon. At Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, we enjoyed a sky ride to…
Janet Rumford and Inna Shames Just in time for Halloween, a group of seven women from The Women of Quail Creek gathered at Janet’s rock painting casita to paint rocks inspired by iconic M&M candies. Sounds yummy, right? Well, actually, some of these rocks looked quite worried. And rightly so, given that most M&Ms historically…
Peggy McGee Did you know that there is a facility in Green Valley where female victims of domestic abuse can go to get away from an abusive environment? Known as Genesis House, the home provides a safe haven for women and their children under age 10 who often arrive at the door with only the…
Joyce Shumate The QC Computer Club invites you to our October general meeting, which will include a presentation by Rick Kunin, a QC resident and QC Computer Club mentor, on the ins and outs of moving away from cable/satellite TV, aka “cutting the cord.” Rick’s presentation will explore the What, Why, and How of cord-cutting.…
Lois Connell and Alphie Smith Yard Signs The Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) is selling yard signs in support of Democratic candidates and their positions on various issues. If you are interested in purchasing a sign or two, contact John Murphy at [email protected] or call him at 520-300-5771. Candidate Forum On Sept. 21 DCQC…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), will host a special guest from MOAA National Headquarters on Nov. 21. The event will be held in the El Dorado Room in the La Perla Building on the La Posada campus. The social period begins at 5 p.m. with dinner being served…
The next Let’s Travel Club meeting will be on Oct. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the pickleball lower ramada, aka the new ramada. The theme will be Traveling in Other Countries. Instead of our regular monthly meeting, we are having a potluck Meet & Greet with a focus on food from different countries.…
Linda Collins The Quail Creek Lapidary and Jewelry Studio supports its members by providing classes that teach different techniques in jewelry making. Cathy Hasson led a class in a leather and chain bracelet making session in August. The holidays will be here soon. Come to the Tech Center and check out the studio’s display window.
Jane Gold On June 6 Ellen Myers, Carolyn Good, Jane Gold, and Tracy Campbell from the QC Needlework Club visited St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic in Nogales, Ariz. The group was able to tour the facility and donate hand-made items, including blankets and toys, to the juvenile patients who attend the clinic once a month. On…
Jerry Tinsley, a member of the Quail Creek Writers and Poets Club, will read selections from his recently published book, A Good Poem, while leading a discussion of creating “enjoyable poetry” at the next club meeting on Oct. 17. The QC Writers and Poets meet on the first and third Thursday of each month from…