Category: October 2025

Rattlesnake Safety Alert

Rattlesnakes are active at night and often blend into their surroundings. Protect yourself by staying alert and following these safety guidelines: Use a Flashlight Always carry a flashlight when outdoors after dark. Shine it on your path to spot snakes that may be on the ground or hidden near buildings, equipment, or landscaping. Wear Protective…

Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home

Fire Prevention Week (FPW) is Oct. 5-11. This year’s theme is the safe use of lithium-ion batteries. While efficient, these batteries can cause dangerous fires if damaged or misused—burning up to 5,000 F, releasing toxic gases, and even reigniting later. Fires involving e-bikes and scooters are on the rise. Safety tips from the National Fire…

Fall Prevention

Falls can happen to anyone, but adults 65+ are at higher risk—one in four will fall each year, and one fall doubles the chance of another. Why it matters: • Leading cause of injury and injury-related death • Three million ER visits yearly for fall injuries • Over 95% of hip fractures caused by falls…

Annual Charity Women’s Golf Tournament

Linda Klaus It’s time once again for all of the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Associations to come together for their annual “Chip-In for Charity” event. The Ladies 18-Hole Golf Association, the Ladies 9-Holers, and the Lady Putters are all sponsoring this community-wide event on Thursday, Oct. 30, which includes golf tournaments and a luncheon. The…

Common Area Overseeding—Lawn Closures

Our common area lawns will soon undergo seasonal overseeding to ensure healthy, green grass through the winter months. What to Expect Scalping and Planting: Existing Bermudagrass will be scalped, and winter ryegrass seed will be planted directly into the turf. Increased Watering: To help the ryegrass germinate, sprinklers will run every two hours between 6…

Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles

The deadline for the November edition is Oct. 24 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216. Important Deadline Changes: December 2025 edition content…

Non-Perishable Foods Drive for Homeless Veterans

Peggy McGee As we approach Veterans Day on Nov. 11, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association is gearing up for its second annual contactless non-perishable foods and groceries drive to support homeless veterans. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. All donations will be delivered to the…

When Should I Call 911?

Melani Caron We want to remind all residents how important it is to call the police for emergencies. Patrol often receives phone calls for emergencies, thus, delaying the response time from our local responders. The following is a guide for when to call 911 to report emergencies: You should only call 911 in an emergency.…