Gloria Bible Oktoberfest and tennis? Now there’s a combination most people don’t associate! But on Oct. 15 the Quail Creek Tennis Club did just that by hosting the Arizona Beerfest After-Tennis Potluck Tailgate event. Tennis play was open to everyone, and all six courts were filled with eager players. While storm clouds gathered elsewhere and…
On Sunday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Madaras Gallery presents ‘The Dude Ranch: America’s Original Rustic Escape.’ Join Madaras Gallery as we celebrate Arizona’s western heritage and explore the history of a uniquely American vacation experience, the dude ranch. Western author Lynn Downey and True Ranch Collection owner Russell True will entertain…
Bill Entwistle The QC Performing Arts Guild (PAG) is proud to announce the performance dates of this year’s Christmas dinner show. The show will be held on Dec. 8, 9, and 10 at 6 p.m. in the Madera clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. The bar will be open at 5 p.m. The menu includes chicken marsala, garlic…
Ross Dunfee The thought of independence for the 13 English colonies was revolting to the mother country and the colonies knew that they had to band together to obtain their freedom, and they did. The First Continental Congress convened and concluded at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia, Penn., Sept. 5 to Oct. 26, 1774. Their primary…
Peggy McGee Laura Colbert, who served in the Navy, has a warm spot in her heart for helping all veterans in any way she can, but helping other women who have also served is at the top of her list. Each month, she, with the help of her husband Jerry, makes several trips to Tucson…
Premier Coin Galleries The U.S. stock market is typically positive for midterm election years, though October can be notoriously volatile. By the time you read this article, we’ll have election results and more economic reports to guide us through the rest of the year. “We have to understand this will take time,” says Vanessa N.…
The Green Valley Community Chorus, under the direction of CJ Madsen, will present “Holiday Traditions in Carols and Song” at Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino Del Sol, on Monday evening, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. and on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.
The Quail Creek Singles Club hosted more than 50 members and guests at their Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the home of Nancy Katzberg. All Quail Creek singles were invited to learn more about the club and the activities. Refreshments were served, and entertainment was provided by Will Foraker at the keyboard. Members of…
David Zapatka Reader Carmela Hopkins writes, “Dear Mr. Zapatka, every month I look for your column in the Splash. Last month’s article particularly grabbed my attention because you mentioned Richard Lederer, whom I read monthly in the Mensa Bulletin. Have you considered an article on the word ‘run?’ It seems like such an obviously simple…
Walt Obremski The Quail Creek Computer Club (QCCC) has been assisting our members and the Quail Creek Community for more than 20 years. Our dedicated core volunteer staff have more than 200 years of cumulative information technology, electronic technology, computing, smart home, and networking experience. We have addressed thousands of problems brought to us by members and visitors.…