Aprylmarie’s Stretch Class: Consists of standing stretching and floor work. Short relaxation time ends each class. Bring mat, water and a happy attitude. Audio Aquatics: Informal, resident-led aerobics exercise in the pool. Music or exercise CD’s are used for structure. No Fees! Come anytime and join the fun. Ballet For Seniors: Unstructured opportunity to practice…
Category: November 2017
Sports, November 2017
Desert Duffers signature overnight golf outing
David Larson The Quail Creek Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club (Desert Duffers) this year went to Prescott, Arizona for this signature event. Under the excellent chairmanship of Duffer Howard Rosenberg and his wife Gloria it was a resounding success. This year’s event ran from October 8 through 10 and included the wives. There were 57…
Sports, November 2017
Lady Putters set for holiday luncheon
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters will hold their final 2017 lunch meeting on Wednesday, December 6 as they celebrate Christmas a couple weeks early. The menu will feature Chicken Piccata with a special holiday dessert. Tickets are $15.50 and can be purchased at the weekly putting sessions between now and November 29. Election of officers…
Features, November 2017
Is an Antarctic cruise right for you?
Antarctic travel is an experience unlike any other, because it is a place unlike any other. Individual characteristics of the continent can be found elsewhere, sure, but the undeveloped, untouched landscape combined with the sheer remoteness of the area make visiting Antarctica like traveling to another world. It’s a special place and it calls for…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
MOAA shares the spirit of the upcoming season
Peggy McGee It was give back time for the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association (MOA) at their October 18 dinner meeting. Guest speaker was Brigadier General Andrew J. MacDonald, Commander of the 162nd Fighter Wing, Arizona Air National Guard. General MacDonald talked about the diverse missions of the unit, with the great emphasis on…
Features, November 2017
Dollars and Sense: Does market volatility scare you?
Jeff LeFave On Halloween night, you may have seen a parade of monsters, demons, Transformers and other frightening individuals stopping by your house, exercising their right to demand candy. Fortunately, their appearance will be unlikely to cause you unpleasant dreams. But some people seem to have real fears about other things – such as what…
Sports, November 2017
QCVGA registering members for 2018
Charlie Shultheis It is once again time to register for the Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA) for 2018 Membership in the QCVGA allows you to be a participating member in an organization formed to foster the rules and camaraderie of golf and also to participate in social and charitable activities that help local military…
Generals, November 2017
New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance
New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance Moulin Rouge will take place Sunday, December 31, 2017, in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom with a Cash Bar opening at 5:30 p.m. Cocktails and appetizers from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. immediately followed by dinner with music and dancing until midnight. Dress code is evening attire. Dancing and Music by Still Cruisin’…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Record breaking “Gifts of Hope” Clothing Drive for homeless vets
Diane Quinn The eighth annual clothing and household goods drive to benefit homeless veterans broke records. The clothing drive, sponsored and organized by The Women of Quail Creek, included help from over 60 volunteers. They worked diligently in the heat of the Saturday, October 21 morning to collect, sort and inventory 8,183 items, 126 pounds…
Sports, November 2017
QCLGA-18 travel to Tubac Golf Resort during overseeding
Terri Erickson What do you do when your course is closed? Well, if you’re Bonny Wilcox, Tournament Chair of the Ladies’ 18 Hole Club, you take your players down to Tubac. So, on October 5, 40 members of the club traveled to the Tubac Golf Resort for a fun morning of golf with four women…