The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) will once again hold their annual fashion show to raise funds for the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Taking place Friday, February 24 in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom, the fashion show will include models from Quail Creek and clothing and accessories from Dillard’s. The Power of…
Category: November 2016
Extras, November 2016
Color your kitchen
(Family Features) While the kitchen is often the busiest room in the house, it is also one of the most important rooms when it comes to renovations. An upgraded, vibrant kitchen that incorporates elements of personal style can make the room more attractive while increasing the home’s overall value. An easy way to give your…
Extras, November 2016
Word of The Month: Tardograde
David Zapatka Luz Stella Perotti, friend and science enthusiast, says this month’s word makes her laugh and have a lot of fun. She poses these questions to introduce us to her fun word. “What is the most resilient animal in the world? What living creature can withstand temperatures down to minus 458 degrees F (close…
Extras, November 2016
Upcoming events at UA’s Centennial Hall
Estampas Porteñas: Deseos A 21st Century display of Tango traditions November 18, 2016 8:00 p.m. The Buenos Aires Tango Company, Estampas Porteñas present their newest production, “Deseos…Stories of Longing and Desire told through Argentine Tango and Music.” “Deseos” is a celebration of the greatest artistic elements of Argentina including the indomitable tango, the athletic malambo of the…
Extras, November 2016
Upcoming events in Green Valley
Tickets may be purchased in person at West Center Box Office, 1111 GVR Drive in Green Valley or by calling 520-625-0288. Tickets ordered by phone are held at the box office for pick up on the night of the performance or during regular box office hours. Tickets are not mailed to patrons. Box office hours…
Sports, November 2016
Conservation Corner
Water in our lives, part II Pauline Lee Fresh water is not always available and plentiful where we need it. The availability of fresh water varies from location to location and from time to time, depending on geography and climate conditions. Worldwide average usage of fresh water is 70 percent in agriculture, 20 percent in…
Sports, November 2016
Green Committee Association representatives speak up
Skip and Dreama Fumia Quail Creek’s Green Committee is composed of nine voting members – five of which are at-large members and four who represent the QCLGA, QCMGA, Niners and Duffers golfing associations with a current total membership of 825. Using our historic benchmark of golfers comprising 30% of Quail Creek residents, QC golfer’s number…
Sports, November 2016
Pro’s Corner
Jason Whitehill Q. It has been suggested that I get my putter cut down as I am an inconsistent putter and when I take my address position my arms are quite bent at the elbows. A. I suggest you look at the players on television as all the great putters are putting with relatively straight,…
Sports, November 2016
Lady Putters mark end of summer with final brunch
Peggy McGee Putting started on October 19 with the members singing Happy Birthday to Putters President Cathy Thiele. It was the first time since June that there were four ladies on each team—the winter residents are returning! After putting on a relatively cool morning, 32 Lady Putters adjourned to the Crystal Ballroom where they enjoyed a…
Sports, November 2016
Lady Putters ramp up activities
Peggy McGee After a five week hiatus because of overseeding and rain, the Lady Putters were eager to get back to putting when the green reopened for them on October 12. Amid the bouts of laughter, the comment, “are these greens ever slow” was heard again and again. Almost everyone had a higher score than…