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.…
Category: December 2015
Generals, December 2015
Golf Course Appreciation
Skip and Dreama Fumia on behalf of the Green Committee As we near the end of 2015 and dash into 2016 and our golf course’s “high season” (read lots of course traffic!), it’s a good time to take a pause and be grateful for the many things that allow us to enjoy memorable golf experiences…
Features, December 2015
Celestun, cenotes, sisal and maya…discover the mysteries of the Yucatan!
Linda Stack-Chenok When you think of the Yucatan, what comes to mind first? Gorgeous beaches in Cancun and the Riviera Maya? Yes, but that is really just a small part of what you will find in the tropical jungle areas of the Yucatan, a peninsula in the southeastern part of Mexico, snuggled into the Gulf…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Ballroom Dance Club begins 2015/2016 season
Dodie Prescott The QC Ballroom Dance Club enjoyed the first of its four dinner/dances in December in the Crystal Ballroom at the Madera Clubhouse. The club celebrated the holiday season at the La Capilla De La Bolsa Restaurant in Madrid, Spain, with music by the Tom Patrick Band. We will be welcoming members and guests…
Generals, December 2015
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue invites QC residents to a non-event
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network invites Quail Creek to a non-event! The Power of US gala, on a non-day at a non-time, supports animal rescue from the comfort of your home. Drinks will not be served at 6:00 p.m. The program will not begin at 7:00 p.m. No $100 tickets, no $50 bar tab, no $150…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Women’s Bible Study meets every Tuesday
The Quail Creek Women’s Bible Study is learning about True Spirituality, Romans 12, becoming an authentic Christian through Andy Stanley’s DVD and discussion. All women of Quail Creek are welcome to attend Tuesdays at 1:00-2:30 in the Silver Room, Madera Clubhouse. Bring your Bible and the study guide (optional). God’s idea of faith isn’t activity…
Sports
QCLGA Club Championship results
Karen Stensrud has got to be the QCLGA super star winning the three-day battle for Club Champion for the second year in a row! The club is very happy to announce this final result. Other winners of this tournament are Bonny Wilcox and Sandra Lawrence coming in second and third in Flight One. In Flight…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
TWOQC membership enjoys an Appreciation Brunch
Janice Pell The October Membership Appreciation Brunch for The Women of Quail Creek was a festive occasion with over 225 ladies attending. On a lovely autumn day the women enjoyed a convivial celebration of the club with good food, good company and musical entertainment. The ballroom sparkled in fall colors thanks to Sandi Beach and…
Front Page, December 2015
James Bond: Casino Royal New Year’s Eve
The New Year’s Eve party, James Bond – Casino Royale, will be Thursday, December 31, 2015, in Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom; dance music by RockUs. The cash bar will be at 5:30, cocktails and appetizers from 6:00-7:00 and dinner will be 7:00-8:30 p.m. Dance music provided by RockUs from 8:30-midnight; complimentary party favors and a…