As our community grows larger, with over 3,000 homes and winter visitors arriving for the season, please exercise safe driving practices on our roads and in our parking lots. This is a reminder to be aware of your own and others’ safety. While driving through the community, please abide by the following speed limits: •…
Category: December 2023
Generals, December 2023
15th Time’s the Charm
This coming February will highlight the 15th murder mystery written and produced by Davey Jones. His talented cast of actors and singers will test each other regarding who killed the drummer and playwright. In a unique twist, the play starts at the wake of the two guys, with five black-clad women who have nothing complimentary to say…
Generals, December 2023
Ever Wonder What to Do If Some Unfriendly Person Pulls a Knife on You?
Shari Rodgers Getting away is always a good first option, but what if you can’t? The Quail Creek Dojo was fortunate to receive specialized training in the do’s and don’ts of a threatening situation involving a knife. Under the instruction of David Lyle and assistant David Petersmarck, several Quail Creek Dojo members (Stan Herum, Larry…
Front Page, December 2023
Quail Creek Women Chip in for Charity
Michele Gazica More than 170 women golfers opened their hearts and checkbooks on Nov. 9 at the annual Give Back to the Community golf tournament and luncheon. This year’s Chip in for Charity event was chaired by Patty Harmon, vice president of the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association. More than $13,000 was raised through direct…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Woohoo! Javelina Hoedown Rocked!
Inna Shames Yes! The Women Of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) annual October Javelina Hoedown 2023 was a rollicking, rip-roaring success! If you did not attend, you missed out on a truly wonderful event, because Javelina Hoedown is the perfect combination of having a good time and doing good deeds. And don’t you just wish all of…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Mike Dittl Receives Merlin Award from QCCC
Dave Andrew The Quail Creek Computer Club (QCCC) recognizes members who have gone above and beyond to make significant contributions to the club. While the Computer Club has been around for more than 20 years, the Merlin Anderson Outstanding Contributor Award (named for one of the club founders) practice began around 2016. In club history,…
Sports, December 2023
Chip in for Charity a Win for Charities and Putters
Peggy McGee Because so many Lady Putters are also members of one of the other ladies’ golf groups, there were only 16 members who putted for the Chip in for Charity event on Nov. 9. The four charities, Hands of a Friend/Genesis House, Parkinson’s Support Group, Sahuarita Food Bank, and Valley Assistance Services, each received more…
Generals, December 2023
Beautify Your Home with Holiday Plants
Bonnie Nowicki The Christmas season is in full swing. Purchasing colorful plants or a potted living tree helps put us all in a festive mood. Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are indigenous to Mexico. Their common English name is derived from Joel Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico. He introduced the plant species to the…
Sports, December 2023
Desert Duffers Donate to Local Food Banks
Quail Creek Men’s 9 Hole Desert Duffers President Tom Dean presented to the Sahuarita Food Bank a donation contributed by the members of the Duffers to help support the Town of Sahuarita families in need.
Sports, December 2023
MountainView Lady Putters Visit Quail Creek Lady Putters
Peggy McGee It was the MountainView Lady Putters’ turn to make the annual trip south so that the two teams could hold a friendly competition. Each team had five members, three from Quail Creek and two from MountainView. Team 12 had the best team score of 195: Nancy McDonald (QC), EJ Snearly (MV), Frannie Vanselow…