Category: November 2025

Living Retired: Coati

David Zapatka After friends recently hiked in the Chiricahua National Monument, I read this in a news article: “Wilcox, Ariz.—A merry troupe of coatis moms and babies were spotted along a road in Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona. Cousins of raccoons, the playful coatis gathered and excitedly squeaked with their tails shooting straight up like…

Local Treasure

Ron Nowicki One of the real benefits of living in Quail Creek is the proximity to the University of Arizona. Be it medical services, sporting events, museums, or concerts and artistic events, they are all available on campus. But there is one more benefit located even closer to home: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI,…

Democratic Club October Meeting

Alphie Smith On Oct. 18 the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) welcomed its honored guest Patick Robles who has been the Southern Arizona Director for Senator Ruben Gallego the past 10 months. The meeting took place in the Ocotillo Room of the Kino Center at 3 p.m. Robles is a native Arizonan and a…

Savor Retirement: Lifespan and Healthspan in Retirement

Tim Malone Gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight introduces the critical concept of Joyspan based on the science of well-being, contentment, connection, meaning, growth, choice, and purpose. Joyspan reframes joy as a long-term emotional investment, not just a fleeting emotion. Joy isn’t just about feeling good—it is a life hack for building resilience that lasts a lifetime.…

Nurses of Quail Creek

Carol Michels It was a popcorn and movie night wrapped around a book review, and Janine Baxter was the hostess with the mostest. The book was The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. The novel transferred well into a lovely historical fiction movie. The characters came to…