Category: April 2023

In Passing

Lorenz “Larry” Steer With profound sadness for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Lorenz “Larry” Steer on Feb. 14, surrounded by his loved ones. Born Jan. 7, 1939, Larry was known for his quick wit; his larger-than-life laugh; his strong presence, whether writing, directing, or acting in community theater; or his passionate…

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum—Let’s Travel Club

Joyce Shumate The Let’s Travel Club’s next presentation will be on Friday, April 21, at 2 p.m. in the Kino Center’s Ocotillo and Mesquite Rooms. This month, the presentation will be by Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s Public Programs Coordinator Sonya Norman who will present an overview of the museum and highlight the adult classes and trips…

Ride of Silence Returns on May 17

The 18th observation of the international Ride of Silence comes to the Green Valley/Sahuarita area on Wednesday, May 17. Cyclists will take to the roads across the country and in many international locations in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. The ride, which is…

Russ Adamson Shoots His Age of 81

Congratulations to fellow Quail Creek Men’s Golf Association (QCMGA) member Russ Adamson for “shooting his age” of 81 from the Copper tees during the QCMGA 2-Man Stableford event held on Feb. 28. Way to go, Russ! His playing partners were George Ratts, Joel Otterson, and John Shevlin.

Joan Brown Impresses at Robson Trap Trials

Vicki Ray Quail Creek’s Joan Brown placed third overall in the 2023 Robson Trap Trials held March 24 at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. Joan shot her first perfect score of 25 in trap singles, followed by a 23 and a 24 in rounds two and three, for a total of 72 out of 75.…

‘Perfect Club’ Hole-in-One

Janet Johnson On March 7 while vacationing in Boca Raton, Fla., Theresa Stein had her first hole-in-one. She launched a perfect shot with her “perfect club,” an old, hand-me-down, 24-degree hybrid from Costco. This was at Osprey Point Falcon Course hole number 7, a 130-yard hole. She was playing with her husband Robert Sherman, Alfred…