Category: December 2019

Toy makers for the holidays

Thom Sharples The holiday helpers from Quail Creek Wood Workers Shop have replicated a vintage wooden toy/puzzle and produced 25 new toys. Twelve of these toys are painted. They will be distributed by Harry Pell to Toys for Tots in early December, just in time for Christmas! The other 13 toys were made for The…

Volunteer of the Year award – 2019

Tim Phillips At the annual meeting and luncheon of the QCMGA on Nov. 19, 2019, President Shel Zatkin announced the creation of a new award to be presented annually to the Outstanding Volunteer of the year. This is the first new award created by the QCMGA Board of Directors in several years. With a membership…

Holiday editorial submission deadline notice for the Crossing

Chelsey Nakata, Editorial Assistant Hello Quail Creek residents. The holidays are just around the corner, which means bumping up our editorial submission deadlines, to ensure that everyone on our Robson Publishing team gets to spend time with their families. The December editorial submission deadline is Friday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. (this is the deadline…

Green Valley MOAA supports Toys for Tots

Toys for boys and girls will make Christmas a little merrier for needy children; photo by Peggy McGee.

Peggy McGee The Green Valley Military Officers Association celebrated Christmas a little early this year by taking up a collection for the local Toys for Tots program at its November meeting. Members bought toys and games for children of all ages and gift cards for teens who are included in the national program. In the…

Lady Putters finally win Battle of the Sexes

Left to right: Nancy McDaniels, Lou Moultrie, Kathy Olbeter, Al Olbeter, Joyce Walton, and Yoshie Hennessy were on one of the teams that tied for first place; Photo by Jim Burkstrand.

Peggy McGee After being defeated seven years in a row, on a perfect weather day in November the Lady Putters finally beat their challengers in the annual Battle of the Sexes. Teams were evenly skilled in that two teams tied for 1st place. The first team with members Lou Moultrie, Nancy McDaniels, Yoshie Hennessy, Joyce…

Minnesota Club annual dinner notice

Linda Beal Take an evening to enjoy a bit of “Minnesota nice.” The Bar will open at 5 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2020; the meal will follow. Join us to remember some of Minnesota’s unique qualities, while meeting up with past, present, and close-to Minnesotans here in Quail Creek. Our dinner is open to all.…

The Women of Quail Creek’s Ladies Night Out travel extravaganza highlights

Jeri Collins packing demo

Cindy Mayron One hundred eighty-one TWOQC members enjoyed a great evening on Monday, Nov. 11, experiencing all things travel! President Pat Neel recognized our veteran’s service and sacrifices on this Veterans Day. Kathe Alves, Program Chair, explained the Passport Game that everyone was entered to win raffle prizes. REI provided a fashion show, modeled by…