Connie Vaughan Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek (CHHQC) is again supporting a holiday gift drive for underserved South Tucson students (kindergarten through high school) with its partner Lapan Sunshine Foundation, and we are inviting Quail Creek residents to participate as “holiday elves.” This year, we will have approximately 50 families (close to 150…
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October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Joyce Shumate and Linn Myrick Interested in cacti? Why is there a desert here? We are excited to announce a special event for our Let’s Travel Club members and the entire Quail Creek community! Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 17, as we will be hosting a distinguished educator from the renowned Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Conservative Speaker Loren Spivak Addresses Quail Creek Republicans
Opening Remarks and Tributes The Quail Creek Republican Club (QCRC) convened in the Ocotillo Room on Sept. 19. Club President Pat Colburn welcomed attendees, acknowledging both returning members and newly joined participants. Following the introduction, invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance, Rich Ulery, former QCRC president, delivered a moving and poignant tribute to Charlie Kirk,…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Vietnam Veterans of Quail Creek Club
The organizational meeting of the newly approved Vietnam Veterans of Quail Creek Club was held on Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room. The club discussed the following items: 1. Update on our bylaws to gain POA approval, 2. Form the governing body, 3. Decide on the best meeting day and time, 4.…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
University of Arizona College Democrats Come to Quail Creek
Alphie Smith and Lois Connell University of Arizona College Democrats Come to Quail Creek The Ocotillo and Mesquite Rooms at the Kino Center were filled with residents who came to hear from the next generation of Democrats. The meeting was held on Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. The University of Arizona College Democrats included students…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
August Photo Contest Winners
Bruce Hartsell Jim Burkstrand won first place in the August Photography Club contest with A Morning Shadow. The contest theme was Light and Shadow. Jim captured the image on the Proctor Trail in Madera Canyon while walking in the early morning looking for pollinators. He said, “I came across this red paper wasp who had…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Nurses Take a Deep Breath
Janine Baxter September had the Nurses of Quail Creek gathering at beautiful Desert Meadows Park in Green Valley. Dean Curd, president of the GVR Tai Chi Arts Club, shared the basic principles of Tai Chi and gave a small demonstration. Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact activity involving deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep,…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Women of Quail Creek Shine at Afternoon Trivia
Pam Hartwell-James Eighteen spirited women gathered for an afternoon of laughter, brainpower, and friendly competition. Contestants faced a challenging yet fun-filled set of Twenty Questions, covering everything from pop culture to history. After a lively battle of wits, the team known as the Desert Divas emerged victorious, claiming the top spot and bragging rights, along…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Karate Is a Woman’s Power Tool!
Shari Rodgers Karate has long been recognized as a tool for women’s empowerment! This ancient martial art instills in women a sense of mental strength and resilience. Let’s explore the impact of karate on women’s lives and how it inspires confidence. From building physical fitness to cultivating discipline and self-confidence, karate has become an empowering…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Genealogy Club Hears from Storey
Janine Baxter On Sept. 3 the Quail Creek Genealogy Club welcomed Mr. Ed Storey, a historian with the Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board and author for genealogy magazines like Your Genealogy Today and Internet Genealogy. We learned about reading Sanborn Maps, as well as using city directories to find vital info (addresses, occupations, etc.) of our…