Carol Michels The Nurses of Quail Creek took an adventurous trip out to Jumpin’ Jack Ranch, home of Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, on Nov. 18. In a 25-acre setting, we observed a peaceful, quiet place for the horses, mules, and donkeys to live out their lives. This all takes place because of the wonderful…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the year wraps up, many of us make resolutions to eat better, save more, or spend wisely. But here’s one that should top everyone’s list: staying scam-free in the new year. The weeks between December and January are prime time for fraud. Scammers know people are donating to…
Rob Baxter The Quail Creek Computer Club’s (QCCC) Judi Jarosh receives the Merlin Anderson Award for outstanding service to our club and community from Club President Harold Baker. Judy serves as our club treasurer/statistician and lab monitor. We’re all lucky to have such a valuable volunteer in our community! QCCC saw our membership numbers explode…
Joyce Shumate Every year since 2012, Tucson, Ariz., has transformed into the global epicenter for gem and mineral enthusiasts. For roughly 18 days, crystal lovers, collectors, and vendors from around the world converge across the city to buy, sell, and marvel at the Earth’s natural treasures and geological wonders. The sheer number of venues and…
The Quail Creek Semper Fi Club (QCSFC) celebrated the 250th Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 11 (the Quail Creek Veterans’ annual golf tournament was on Nov. 10, the actual birthday). The Marine Corps Birthday was formally established by Marine Corps Order No. 47 on Nov. 1, 1921, by Major General John A. Legeune, Commandant of…
Quail Creek Colorado Club Fall Party On Nov. 7 Glenn Jones and Cathy Zach hosted an event for folks from Colorado. The event was a Chili Cook-Off. The evening was beautiful, the chili was great, and many old and new friends gathered.
Gloria Bible Question: Why would you walk 500 miles over the Pyrenees from France to Spain? Why, to celebrate your 70th birthday, of course! Having commemorated his 50th birthday by running a marathon and his 60th by completing an obstacle race trifecta, Alfred Gong was looking for an appropriately physical way to celebrate his 70th…
Gloria Bible Admittedly, making “final” preparations is a difficult topic for many people. However, addressing this in advance can greatly reduce the amount of stress already inherent in such a life-changing event. To that end, Partners Losing Partners Outreach (PLPO) serves not only surviving spouses or partners but also has expanded its mission to help…
Jack Mercer, President Emeritus The November 2025 Hot Dog Shoot conditions could have been worse. It didn’t rain, but the wind was a different story. The direction was erratic. It was gusting from 8 to 13 mph, pushing our .14 to .25 grain pellets in unexpected directions. It was difficult, to say the least. With…
