Category: December 2015

Gratitude to Quail Creek

Dreama Fumia Many thanks to those of you who participated in the recent Quail Creek Board of Directors election. I appreciate those of you who supported my candidacy and regret that I will not be able to serve this community for another term. Having said that, I congratulate newly elected Board member Phil Opdenbrouw and…

Relay for Life Garage Sale raised $3,800 for cancer

Thank you to all of the Quail Creek residents who donated household items, furniture, clothing, electronics and more to the sixth annual Relay For Life garage sale which raised $3,800 to benefit the American Cancer Society. The week before the sale, the Quail Creek Fights Back Relay team sorted and organized items that were dropped…

Upcoming Joyce Finn workshops

Acrylic Abstract Painting Date: Monday, January 4, 2016 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Instructor: Joyce Finn Medium: Acrylic Level: All levels welcome Fee: Members $10; non-members $12; pre-payment required Location: Fine Arts Studio in the CATC Building Registration: Class size is limited to 10 students. Registration begins December 15 for members and December 20 for…

Spotlight On Advertiser: Should I get my air ducts cleaned?

There has been much controversy and confusion regarding Air Duct Cleaning for HVAC systems. Often homeowners receive $49.95 duct cleaning specials from so-called “Blow & Go” organizations that lead one to believe that only clean ducts lead to a clean home environment. And many unsuspecting homeowners have bought into the fearful idea that their ducts…

Quail Creek veterans honor one of our own

QC resident Jack Moberg shares the inspirational story of grandson, Matthew J. Determan, at the Veterans Day luncheon.

Tom Haberer Marine Lance Corporal Matt Determan, grandson of QC residents Jack and Susan Moberg, died May 19, 2015 in an Osprey helicopter training accident in Waimanalo, Hawaii. Matt, son of Mike and Charlesa Determan of Tucson, was stationed at Camp Pendleton near San Diego. He was on a training mission enroute to the Gulf…

TWOQC November meeting highlights

Happy door prize winners: Peggy Bailey, Mary Lou Kiger, Nancy Wilson and Janet Connell. Photo by Marianne Cobarrubias

Janice Pell One hundred and thirty-five women discovered new places to go and see from presenter Jim Gressinger, writer and publisher of SouthernArizonaGuide.com, at the November meeting of The Women of Quail Creek. Accompanying his talk with beautiful photographs of the places recommended, he spoke enthusiastically about the Guide’s favorite, often little known, places to…

Lady Putters news

Many of the Putters dressed in patriotic colors for Veterans Day. Photo by Sylvia Butler

Lady Putters news Whatever the season, the Lady Putters dress for the occasion. Whenever there is a holiday, you will find them attired in the theme of the day: green on St. Patrick’s Day, red for Valentine’s Day, Halloween attire in October. But they also take their putting seriously and strive to improve their handicaps…