Category: November 2025

Third Quarter Challenge

Bruce Hartsell Shari Rodgers won first place in the Photography Club’s Third Quarter Challenge with Clowning Around, which she spotted in an aquarium. She said, “The clown fish is so amazing to watch. The bright colors against the white sea anemone swimming in and out. I knew it would make a fun photo and appreciate…

Living Retired: Cruise Control

Gary Chalk My wife Jan and I, along with our son, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters went on an ocean cruise. We figured spending money like drunken sailors would give us a trip of a lifetime. The ship had numerous “family-friendly features” including thrilling water slides, dance parties where you cannot hear the music unless you…

Unit Highlights: Celebrating Unit 8!

Carole Berg, Publicity Chair, QC Unit Representatives Club Welcome to our cheerful series celebrating the beating heart of Quail Creek—its units! Each one is a little world of neighbors, friendship, and fun. This time, we’re shining a spotlight on Unit 8, tucked along the lower middle of Quail Range Loop between Desert Pueblo Pass and…

Relishing Pickleball: Stacking

David Zapatka Stacking is a doubles strategy where teammates intentionally position themselves on the same side of the court to keep a stronger player on their preferred side for forehand or backhand shots, maximizing offensive and defensive opportunities. To stack or not to stack? This question is often asked. Here are some points to consider…

November 15 through December 15 Clubs and Organizations Daily Activities and Special Events

For Creative Arts and Technology Center (CATC) schedules, please refer to the listings at each individual studio. For any Yoga or Tai Chi classes, etc., please contact Anza Athletic Club. The Crystal Ballroom, Gold, Zinc, Copper, Turquoise, and Silver Rooms are located in the Madera clubhouse, 2055 Kino Conference Center, located at building 1490-1. The…

The Holiday Shopping Season—for Scammers

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the holiday season nears, online shopping scams surge, targeting older adults who may be less familiar with digital red flags. Fraudsters exploit the rush for deals with fake websites, too-good-to-be-true offers, and phishing emails mimicking trusted retailers. These scams can lead to stolen money or personal information. Here’s…