John O’Rourke Nashville-based singer/songwriter Dan O’Rourke will be performing a solo concert at the Madera Clubhouse on Friday, Dec. 13. at 6 p.m. Dan, who is the son of Quail Creek residents John and Debbie O’Rourke, has been a Quail Creek favorite for the past few years. You can be sure that he’ll perform his song,…
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),…
Unit 22 Bonnie Arnold More than 90 neighbors got together on Oct. 27, for our 1st annual Oktoberfest! Units 22E, 22W, and 22N gathered on a beautiful, breezy day to celebrate living in Unit 22! There were brats, ribs, and live entertainment by three of our own: Eldon Housley, Bill Foraker, and John Tubbs.
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…
Peggy McGee Although any time is a good time to join the Lady Putters, now is an even better time since those becoming members now will have their dues paid until the end of 2020. And $15 for annual dues is one of the best deals around. Interested ladies, both owners and renters, are invited…
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…
Peggy McGee The holidays will be the theme of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom 1 and 2. Following the social period dinner will feature a choice of prime rib with a tangy horseradish sauce or grilled salmon. Both entrees will be accompanied by seasonal…
A reverse mortgage has to be paid off when the borrowers move out or die. These are the options for paying off a reverse mortgage before or after the borrower’s death. Sell the house and pay off the mortgage balance Usually, borrowers or their heirs pay off the loan by selling the house and securing…
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,…