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…
Category: October 2024
October 2024, Sports
Anza Athletic Club Schedule of Classes
Schedule subject to change – Check Anza or website www.quailcreekhoa.org/activities/fitness_classes.htm. October 15 through November 14, 2024 – Note: Classes are 50 minutes in length. CLASS DAY/TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Cholla Studio Lorraine Beaver Body Blast Stretch M,W 3 p.m. Cholla Studio Lorraine Beaver Classic Fitness T,TH 11 a.m. Cholla Studio Lois…
October 2024, Sports
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 24 Body Blast Stretch M,W 3 p.m. Lorraine Beaver. We have added some boxing moves to transform and challenge your muscles…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Cutting the Cord 101
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.…
October 2024, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: To Take Your Game to New Heights, You Must Be a Well-Rounded Player
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool When coaching students to improve their games, I emphasize that players must improve and perform well in many different areas of their games. Over the years I have competed against many very good players in tournaments. The players who I feared the most are the ones that were well-rounded and very…
October 2024, Sports
The Pickleball Club Is Gearing Up for a Great Fall Season
Shireen Kolarik The Quail Creek Pickleball Club’s (QCPC) energetic and active board members and volunteers are planning many events for the upcoming season. Some familiar Scheduled Play events will continue, including Open Play, Organized Play, Wednesday’s Open Play 6-Game Round Robin (more information below), and the popular themed Socials. Player Development will bring back drills…
October 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Lobs and Angles
David Zapatka The lob is alive and well. Watch any of the stronger players and you’ll see they all use the lob as a weapon. Why do lobs work? They catch the opponents off guard. Many opponents don’t deal well with the unexpected lob. They sometimes panic or don’t use proper footwork to get to…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
DCQC Has Been Busy
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…
October 2024, Front Page
Science Club Goes to the Flandrau
Ted Myrick The Science Club traveled to the University of Arizona Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium on Sept. 13 for a “Big Astronomy” program. It was a video journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Along…
October 2024, Features
Drive Your Dreams with One Low Rate
The excitement of finding the perfect vehicle can quickly be overshadowed by the complexities of financing. Traditional auto loans often present a daunting landscape, with interest rates varying widely based on creditworthiness. This can leave borrowers feeling uncertain and frustrated. Hughes Federal Credit Union’s One Low Rate™ offers a refreshing alternative and creates a straightforward…