Judy White The Matching Funds Campaign launched by The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) Scholarship Program at Javelina Hoedown this fall is growing. While the campaign will run through February, the hope is to complete the match by early January. A group of donors has offered $40,100 in funding to match 2-for-1 additional contributions to…
Category: December 2023
Generals, December 2023
Wildlife Sighting in Quail Creek?
Daryl Laux Periodically, there are confirmed sightings of large wildlife in Quail Creek such as mountain lions and bears and, more frequently, coyotes, javelina, bats, bobcats, and raptors. Preventing problems with wildlife is much simpler and less aggravating than dealing with the problems after they occur. Fortunately, taking a few simple steps can help you…
Features, December 2023
Word of the Month: Bildungsroman
David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Gayle Covey, writes, “This is a really favorite word; bildungsroman. My friend Judy taught me this word several years ago … and now it comes up all the time! All those YA (Young Adult) fiction writers, turning books into films … and, of course, it is the word…
Generals, December 2023
Live Healthier to Live Longer
Don Beaver, Fitness Director Last month we discussed avoiding New Year’s resolutions with a healthy approach to the holidays. In the event that you prefer resolutions, this article is dedicated to committing to daily habits that can not only be healthy but will increase your life expectancy! Clearly, lifestyle choices like diet and exercise will…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
MOAA Supports Blind Veterans
Peggy McGee After learning about the many programs the VA Hospital in Tucson offers to help blind veterans adjust, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), decided they wanted to do something to support the program. They learned that the Blind Veterans Rehab program wanted to get a program to teach blind…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Quail Creek Resident Receives ESGR Spirit of Volunteerism Award
Peggy McGee Commander John Chernoski, USN (Ret), a long-time resident of Quail Creek and member of the Green Valley Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Chapter, was the recipient of the 2023 National Spirit of Volunteerism award. John is retiring after 15 years of outstanding service as Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
First MOAA Luncheon in 2024
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will start 2024 with a luncheon on Jan. 18. The event will be held in the El Dorado Room in La Perla on the La Posada campus. The luncheon will start with a social period at 11:30 a.m., with lunch being served at…
Generals, December 2023
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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Front Page, December 2023
Computer Club Open House 2024
Joyce Shumate Mark your calendar for the QC Computer Club Open House on Jan. 13, 2024. The Open House will be held at the Creative Arts and Technology building between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Quail Creek Computer Club’s mission is to provide its members with assistance, training, and education for their computing devices…
Sports, December 2023
Jim Lynch—QCMGA 2023 Volunteer of the Year
Bill Sheppard, QCMGA President QCMGA member Jim Lynch received the award plaque from QCMGA President Bill Sheppard after being named QCMGA 2023 Volunteer of the Year during the QCMGA 2023 annual meeting held on Nov. 14. Jim has been actively supporting QCMGA and the Quail Creek golfing community in multiple ways. His list of volunteer…