Peggy McGee The annual Battle of the Sexes Golf Tournament saw the men winning once again, which was a disappointment for the ladies who putt week after week, but the event had one big winner. After the club drew the winners for the Split the Pot raffle, they gave the raffle proceeds, along with a…
Jane Gold Julie Evans, QC Needlework member, recently participated in one of the most important days of the year for children in the foster care system: the Bags for Kids Sew-A-Thon to benefit Aviva Children’s Services. A tradition 25 years in the making, the annual event was held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on…
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…
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,…
Carole Berg, Publicity Chair, QC Unit Representatives Club It’s that time again! The brand-new 2025-26 Quail Creek Source Books and maps have arrived! On Oct. 16 the Unit Rep Executive Committee received nearly 3,500 books, maps, and tote bags from the HOA. That’s a lot of local love in paper form! Martha Love (our amazing…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool I feel one of the main reasons players never reach their full playing ability is lapse of focus while playing. Every time you miss a shot when you are playing, think about the reason why you missed. Why did you fail to leave your cue ball where it needed to be…
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…
The Let’s Travel Club has numerous trips planned, along with a monthly meeting that features informative presentations. All meetings take place on the third Friday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Kino Center’s Ocotillo and Mesquite Rooms. Upcoming Monthly Meetings: In November, we are thrilled to host Elyce and Mike Haber, the esteemed…
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.…
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…