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Peggy McGee The Airmen of the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, were delighted to see their food pantry restocked after the Independence Day holiday. Thanks to all who so generously contributed 180 pounds of groceries. The food choices were varied, and the paper, cleaning, and hygiene items will help reduce their bill when they…
John McGee On June 26 Rene Gill, president of Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA), delivered a $1,000 check to Mik Milem, executive director of the Arizona Soldier’s Best Friend organization. Soldier’s Best Friend provides U.S. military veterans living with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) with service or therapeutic companion…
Gloria Bible Who says bubbles are for kids? Donna Yuritic, Quail Creek Tennis Club (QCTC) pro instructor, certainly knew how to bring out that fun-loving kid in all of us with her bubble-themed 4th of July celebration. In Donna’s latest holiday-themed event, “Bubbles and Backhands,” QCTC members were treated to another enjoyable happening, with a…
Pam Hartwell-James While the Arizona sun sizzled outside, The Women of Quail Creek’s small group In My Kitchen found the perfect way to cool things down—no oven required. Hosted by the dynamic culinary duo Cyndee Bruns and Karen Honaker, the group’s latest gathering, cheekily dubbed “Summer Salads,” served up equal parts laughter, flavor, and fresh…
Peggy McGee Thanks to the Quail Creek Lady Putters, Christmas will come extra early this year for the Green Valley Community Food Bank. The group will be collecting nonperishable foods and cleaning, hygiene, and paper products on Wednesday, July 23. On that day, the Putters will don holiday tops, hats, and jewelry to kick off…
John Martin Think you need jazz hands or a dramatic monologue to be part of the Performing Arts Guild (PAG)? Think again! Sure, we love our singers, dancers, and actors who can cry on cue, but behind every standing ovation is a small army of regular folks who don’t want to be anywhere near a…
Peggy McGee The night was clear, the moon was bright, and the winds were calm. This made for a serene and pleasant setting for the Lady Putters’ annual Moonlight Madness event. Despite the challenge of putting in the dark with only the glow of the silvery moon to light the way, several ladies went home…
Linn Myrick On May 10, 15 Let’s Travel Club members traveled by van to the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch near Picacho Peak. We had fun feeding the ostriches and other animals (donkeys, deer, and goats) and exploring some of the Ranch’s 600 acres of desert in a monster truck to learn about ostrich farming. Afterwards,…
Connie Vaughan Every year, the third Saturday in May is Armed Forces Day, celebrated to honor all men and women currently serving in the military, as well as those who have served and sacrificed to defend our freedom. This year, Armed Forces Day was May 17, and Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek again…
