Melani Caron As we near the end of this remarkable year, I find myself reflecting on all that we have accomplished together. Back in January, the staff and I rolled up our sleeves, ready to tackle the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead. Looking back, I am incredibly proud of the strides we’ve made to…
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December 2024, Generals
Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus History
Bonnie Nowicki Holiday plants are everywhere. Cheery, bright-red poinsettias line the aisles of our local Walmart and most other stores. Back in 2019, my December article detailed a bit of history about these plants, which I feel is worth repeating. Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are the traditional choice for the Christmas holidays. This plant species is…
December 2024, Generals
‘Murder on the Arizona Express’
Davey Jones The talented cast who brought you Just Shoot Me, Yesterday this past February are at it again. Stuck on a train in Tucson because of a dead cow on the tracks, they are suspicious of each other when somebody is shot 13 times. This time, audiences will be charmed by six members of…
December 2024, Generals
AARP Seeks Volunteer Tax Preparers
Peggy McGee The AARP Tax-Aide program is looking for volunteers who are interested in preparing 2024 income tax returns for local area residents. The service offers free tax preparation to local residents on Wednesdays and Fridays at the La Posada campus starting on Feb. 5 through April 11. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
December 2024, Generals
Rules for Pedestrians When Walking
Walking is a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and get where you need to go. However, to ensure your safety and the safety of others, follow these simple common-sense rules: Be Aware of Your Surroundings 1. Stay alert: Avoid distractions like using your phone or listening to music while walking. 2. Watch…
December 2024, Generals
Holiday Greetings from the ALC Office
Karen Bartlett, ALC Supervisor The ALC, like most people this time of year, enjoy driving around looking at all the beautiful light displays. If this is your first year in a warm climate, decorating without snow on the ground is simply amazing! All the possibilities. Just remember that all those beautiful lights need to be…
Generals, December 2024
Daily Check-In: A Community Service for Quail Creek Residents
Are you okay? We ask because we care. “Good neighbors make the world a better place, one street at a time.” What is the Daily Check-In? The Daily Check-In is available to anyone living in Quail Creek who would like a straightforward way to check in with someone to let them know they are okay.…
December 2024, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the January edition is Dec. 23 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
December 2024, Generals
Paying Your Dues Online
Daryl Laux, Webmaster Confused about how much you owe for dues? Looking for a quick and easy way to view and pay your dues? Use the Quail Creek website! Homeowner dues are billed twice a year: • January through June—Sent January 1, due February 1 • July through December—Sent July 1, due August 1 Payments…
December 2024, Generals
Emergency Contacts Online—Quail Creek Website
We’re pleased to announce a new feature on the Quail Creek website! You can now add, edit, and delete your emergency contacts directly from your Member Profile. Keeping this information current is essential to ensuring that we can reach your designated contacts quickly if ever needed. What You Need to Do We encourage all residents…