David Zapatka The Tour de France is one of the greatest sporting spectacles of the year. I love watching the drama and triumph. While watching the broadcast, I heard a commentator describe the upcoming chicane in the course and knew immediately that “chicane” would be my next word of the month.Chicane verb chi·caneshi-ˈkān , chi- 1.…
Category: February 2022
Generals, February 2022
Performing Arts Guild Will Spread Their Own “Rumors”
Davey Jones How can a Neil Simon play be anything but fun and entertaining? “He has nothing on his mind except making the audience laugh,” said The New York Times. “Not only side splitting, but front and back splitting,” said one TV critic. In Rumors, which takes place at a large, tastefully appointed townhouse, the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Computer Club Annual Open House was a Success
On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Quail Creek Computer Club held its annual open house. However, this was the first one since 2019, as COVID forced the cancellations of the 2020 and 2021 events. Invitations had been extended to the entire Quail Creek community for 2021 members to register for 2022, for nonmembers to come and…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Democratic Club’s Speaker Series Continues February 19
Gabriella Cázares-Kelly took office in January 2021. She leads an office that oversees voter registration, early voting, and document recording for the county. She is a proud, union-dues-paying, former #RedForEd public school educator and community organizer. She is one of four women who co-founded Indivisible Tohono, a grassroots community organization that provides opportunities for education…
Generals, February 2022
Mark Your Calendar for Spring Festival Arts and Crafts Fair April 2
Nancy Planck Quail Creek’s Spring Festival Arts & Craft Fair will be on Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom and Madera Clubhouse west parking lot. Quail Creek residents and clubs have prepared to bring you unique, handmade treasures that you won’t find anywhere else. You can…
Features, February 2022
I’m a Fan of Fan Palm Trees
Bonnie Nowicki Many of us Quail Creek gardeners already grow palm trees in our landscapes. They’re definitely a worthwhile addition. In my yard, I enjoy three lovely, rounded, 8- to 10-foot mature Mediterranean fan palms (Chamaerops humilis). These evergreen, low-litter specimens, provide a dramatic tropical accent plus desirable screening. Fan palms are tough and well-behaved.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Singles Club Recap
Nancy Katzberg January has included several events attended by members of the Singles Club, including a book discussion of The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain with an in-depth summary presentation by Bob Mahoney, followed by participant discussion. Members also traveled to El Charro, the oldest family-run Mexican restaurant in the U.S., for…
Front Page, February 2022
Quail Creek Residents Help Clean Up Sahuarita Roads
The Town of Sahuarita operates an Adopt-A-Roadway program where residents in groups adopt sections of road to clean up. The sections are approximately one mile long, and each group commits to clean their section four times each year. Many sections are double-adopted, so they get cleaned every six weeks—and some of them really need it.…
Front Page, February 2022
Relay For Life Team Wishes to Honor Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
The Quail Creek Fights Back Relay For Life team is seeking cancer survivors in order to honor them for their successful cancer journey. Cancer caregivers will be honored also for their dedication to someone who has been touched by cancer. Please contact Ginny at [email protected] for an invitation to the April 2 Green Valley/Sahuarita Relay…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Quail Creek Lapidary Club News
Cuttlebone casting is an ancient but very accurate method for one-of-a-kind casting in precious metals. Cuttlebone is the backbone or internal organ from a cuttlefish. Renowned Arizona artist April Bower came to Quail Creek again to teach Lapidary Club members this interesting skill. Participants used melted metal to form surprising and unique pieces of jewelry.