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July 2025, Front Page
Christmas Is Coming Early for the Green Valley Food Bank
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…
July 2025, Front Page
The QC Performing Arts Guild Wants You!
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…
June 2025, Front Page
Moonlight Madness a Fun Event for Lady Putters
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…
June 2025, Front Page
Let’s Travel Club Visits Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
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,…
June 2025, Front Page
Caring Hearts & Hands Held Baby Shower on Armed Forces Day
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…
May 2025, Front Page
Where in the World Is the ‘Crossing’?
April 2025, Front Page
Brian Martin Pickleball Clinics
Shireen Kolarik The Quail Creek Pickleball Club arranged clinics in February and March for its members with pickleball pro player and instructor Brian Martin. Brian Martin is from SweetShot Pickleball out of the Phoenix area, and he plays in the senior pro league for the Coachella Valley Scorpions. Brian provided a variety of sessions for…
April 2025, Front Page
Quail Creek Residents’ Donations Crush Expectations!
Roxanne Housley Once again, Quail Creek residents exceeded all expectations with their generous donations to the Green Valley Food Bank. The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Community Outreach Committee held an in-kind fundraising drive for the Food Bank, and after 12 days of collections, netted 1,673 pounds of food and hygiene products. In addition, the…
March 2025, Front Page
The Women of Quail Creek—Not Just Ladies Who Lunch!
Inna Shames Are you a woman who moved to Quail Creek recently, or a few years ago, or even 10+ years ago? You are retired or close to retiring. You want to do something meaningful, fun, or stimulating, or, better yet, all of the above, but you’re not sure you’re quite the “Women’s Club Type.”…