TAD Management presents Nashville Gold, 50 Years of Nashville Music, on Friday, January 22, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. The cash bar opens at 6:00 p.m. The location is Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. The concert is 75-90 minutes in length with a 15-minute intermission. The ticket price is $25. The audience will be stompin’ their boots…
Category: December 2015
Features, 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…
Generals, December 2015
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…
Generals, December 2015
Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance ceremony
Peggy McGee Mark the calendar and plan to be at the Sahuarita High School auditorium on Saturday, January 23, at 10:00 a.m. for the Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance ceremony. Several Color Guards will honor our Nation’s veterans. The Gatekeepers from the Ironwood Hills Church in Tucson will play an assortment of…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
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…
Generals, December 2015
Marana, AZ: Pottery, Jewelry and Weaving Show and Sale
Ron and Vicki Sullivan Thank you, Quail Creek! Our community has been a venue for two Mata Ortiz pottery shows. Now! Modern Mata Ortiz and Mata Ortiz to You are bringing a show and sale to The Highlands Clubhouse at Dove Mountain at 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd. in Marana, just north of Tucson. Featured…
Features, December 2015
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…
Features, December 2015
Quail Creek veterans honor one of our own
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…
Features, December 2015
Word of the Month
David Zapatka This month’s word of the month is a long-time favorite of mine, bliss. I was first introduced to this deep and meaningful word in the early ‘70s when someone explained to me that a state of complete happiness is achievable. The word used for this complete and enduring state of happiness is bliss.…
Sports
Lady Putters news
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…