Jim Burkstrand The Photo Club of Quail Creek (PCQC) continued with its monthly member’s contest with September having the topic of arches. Each club member could enter up to three photos taken in the last three years. This subject was a fun one for the local residents and drew 24 entries. All of the photos…
QCBC (Quail Creek Billiards Club) was formed two years ago. The new board was looking for all-inclusive ways to attract all residents. At Quail Creek, there are several sponsored tournaments each month from September through April (snowbirds are back). The Ladies of QCBC has been organized for the past two years and is growing. QCBC also offers to all members…
Colleen Curran At its monthly business meeting on Oct. 3, the Quilt Covey celebrated its long-standing tradition of community spirit represented by charitable donations of quilts and other items. Since 2016, the Quilt Covey has donated 299 community quilts. The following organizations have benefited from those donations: Honor Flight (66), St Andrew’s Children’s Clinic (53),…
Cindy Mayron The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) annual holiday luncheon will be on Monday, Dec. 9, in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. The social gathering starts at 11:30 a.m., with the no-host bar opening at 11 a.m. The menu will feature chicken piccata with lemon caper sauce and rice pilaf, and for dessert vanilla bean ice cream…
Mickey Zimny Gary Mitchell, expert bridge player and teacher, will offer a 15-week series of beginning bridge classes on Friday mornings starting Jan. 3 through April 24 (no class Feb. 28 and March 6). Whether you are someone who has never played bridge or have not played in a long time and want to start…
Kathi Urban I recently graduated from a flip phone to an iPhone, but learning how to use it has been frustrating to the point where I want to give up. This is yet another reminder how it feels to learn to dance. Just like with my iPhone, folks turn to friends for help with dancing. But,…
Marybeth Bates Norman Sherman has been an Arizona resident for 20 years after retiring from Louisiana State University as a professor of journalism. He had previously worked as a speechwriter, campaign manager, and adviser to Democratic candidates for city, state, and federal offices, including Senators Eugene McCarthy and Walter Mondale. He served as press secretary…
Gary Friedman Partnering with our wonderful community, the Quail Creek Air Gun Club (QCAGC) welcomed Boy Scout Troop 365 to an orientation on safety, followed by a practice session and competition on Sept. 28. The scout troop and family members were welcomed to the QCAGC air gun range, and the event started with a safety briefing.…
Cindy Mayron Last month’s Javelina Hoedown, benefitting The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) scholarship program, was a knee-slapping, toe-tapping, and a roaring good time in the Madera ballroom. With colorful table decorations of paper cowboy hats and paper cacti, many of the 251 attendees joined the dancing circle as Garland Smith, a professional square dance caller…