To start off the holiday season in great style, Ruth and Jim Bradley hosted a champagne brunch and 3.5-mile walk. Pictured are Ruth and Jim Bradley, Deb Adam, Terry and Cathy Hasson, Portia Griggy, Patrick Nigro, Warren Jones, Linda LaGasse, Tom Scelia, Karen Schmidt-Lincicome, Betsy and Mike Martin, and Barbara Struyk. Other attendees were Ruth…
Category: December 2018
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
The Cool Car Club has one very lucky day…and a trip to Sedona
Sports, December 2018
Desert Duffers’ Thanksgiving fundraiser aids families in need
The Quail Creek Desert Duffers conducted their annual fundraiser the last two weeks during our tournaments. The contributions that were raised allowed the Duffers to purchase and donate 26 turkeys for families in need in Sahuarita. This program has been coordinated by Duffer Ron Macuga. The turkeys were obtained from our local Walmart store at…
Generals, December 2018
Pancake breakfast to benefit Green Valley Fire Corps
Dennis Mart, Green Valley Fire Corps A pancake breakfast will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019, at the Quail Creek Madera Clubhouse. The event will run from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Green Valley Fire Corps. Fire Corps members are all volunteers from the local area and many live in Quail…
Features, December 2018
Nurses of Quail Creek recommend a good book
Want a good book? Read The Heart by Maylis de Kerangal available at the Pima County library and at Amazon. The subject is timely for a brief discussion at our next meeting on February 12, 2019. Members will receive more information by email. If you want to become a member (no dues), email Diane at…
Generals, December 2018
He came. He saw. He conquered!
Jean Tittle, Chair of the Kino Lecture Series Quail Creek’s Kino Lecture Series opened its 2018-19 season with Dr. John Klein’s “From Tucson to the Top of Everest” talk and slide show. Described by audience members as “hair-raising,” “breath-taking” and “heart-stopping,” Dr. Klein’s presentation was met with requests for a return engagement at Quail Creek.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Lapidary Club members treated to a memorable class
Cathy Hasson Metal artist, April Bower from Pine, Arizona, returned to the Lapidary Studio with her assistant, Renee, to teach two classes: A Reticulated Rad Ring and an XOXO bracelet. Ten members attended each class and learned new techniques, using the torches, hammers and mandrels to create unique and individualized patterns on their silver pieces.
Generals, December 2018
Ring in the new year at the Speakeasy Dinner and Dance
The New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance “Speakeasy” will be at the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom on Sunday, December 31, 2018. The cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and appetizers from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. with music and dancing ‘til midnight. Dress code is evening attire. Dancing and music provided by…