Steve Sanford and Jim Bremer The Quail Creek Republican Club met at the Kino Conference Center on Sept. 18. Steve Sanford, president, welcomed everyone and provided the invocation. Ellen Entwistle led the Pledge of Allegiance. Membership Chairman Lin Sanford summarized membership stating that membership was now at 258; and 2027 membership renewal would begin in…
Category: October 2026
October 2026, Features
Solo Travel: The Freedom to Travel Your Way
Michael LaBaw, World Travel Agency, LLC For many people, the desire to travel doesn’t disappear simply because they don’t have someone available—or interested—in taking the same trip. Fortunately, traveling solo today offers far more choices than it once did. And perhaps the first misconception to clear up is this: traveling solo does not necessarily mean…
Features, October 2026
Where in the World Is the ‘Crossing’?
Journey to the Stars Joyce Shumate Exploring the Whipple Observatory with the Let’s Travel Club Join October’s Let’s Travel Club presentation on the Whipple Observatory. Site Director Gabrelle Saurage will highlight their location in the Santa Rita Mountains, ongoing research, and revitalized educational outreach. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory’s Amado, Arizona-based Whipple Observatory, where curiosity has…
October 2026, Clubs & Classes
Retired Nurses, Strong Bones, and a Whole Lot of Calcium!
Janine Baxter On Sept. 15, the Quail Creek Nurses gathered at the home of Janine Baxter and enjoyed a delicious potluck salad featuring baby spinach, yogurt, and every high-calcium topping you can imagine! We were pleased to welcome Joy Bulger-Beck, M.D., for the second time in two years. Dr. Bulger-Beck is the Medical Director of…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
PCQC Photography Contest Winners for August
Bruce Hartsell Bruce Hartsell won first place in the Photography Club of Quail Creek’s (PCQC) August contest with Surfer, captured from the Oceanside Pier in California on the theme of Summer Activities. Bruce said he took several shots, but the light was low, and many were too blurry to use, but this one was adequately…
October 2026, Clubs & Classes
Find Your Flow: Continuous 12-Week Tai Chi Series at the Anza Athletic Club
Begins Wednesday, Nov. 4. Registration Opens Oct. 14. What Is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise that combines slow, intentional movements, controlled breathing, balance, and focused attention. Often described as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi encourages you to move with control and awareness while connecting the mind and body. The…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
Quilt Covey Quilt for Charity
Cheryl S. Richardson The Quilt Covey of Quail Creek has once again created a fundraising quilt for the Fall Harvest Festival. The quilt measures 93″x 93″ and uses Southwest colors and a unique block style. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used for fabrics and materials and will benefit 12 local charity organizations. This is…
October 2026, Clubs & Classes
Quail Creek Genealogy Club
Terrie O’Dierno On Sept. 9, the Quail Creek Genealogy Club (QCGC) was back after our summer recess. Our topic was “Crossing the Line,” presented by Susan Lafo. In the later part of the 1700’s many people crossed into Canada, then referred to as “New France.” Some 8,000 people came to New England as planters obtaining…
Clubs & Classes, October 2026
Lapidary Club at the Fall Festival
Lisa Johnson Join us at the Quail Creek Lapidary and Jewelry Studio during the QC Fall Festival: Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. * Meet your talented Quail Creek jewelry artists * Purchase gifts for Christmas and upcoming birthdays and celebrations * Shop…
October 2026, Clubs & Classes
Starting Karate as an Adult: Who Me? Isn’t It for Younger Folks? Are You Sure?
Shari Rodgers The hardest part of karate for an adult can happen before the warm-up. What is it? Walking through the door at the Anza gym and heading into a karate class. You have had a career. You are retired now. You are confident from life’s experiences and very capable with all you have learned…