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Ride of Silence returns for eleventh year

On Wednesday, May 18 the Ride of Silence will traverse and unite the globe as nothing before it. 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. Although cyclists have a legal…

7th annual Pops Concert at Quail Creek April 17

Civic Orchestra of Tucson in concert

Patricia Thoresen On Sunday, April 17 at 3:00 p.m. the 60-piece Civic Orchestra of Tucson will perform the seventh annual Pops Concert at Quail Creek in the Crystal Ballroom of the Madera Clubhouse. Music Director Herschel Kreloff will be conducting the orchestra which is celebrating its fortieth year. This will be preceded by an hour…

Dramatic Skies

Robert Thoresen There were a few common denominators in February’s PCQC Photo Contest. The top finishers took advantage of southern Arizona’s summer monsoon season and all the photographs were taken in Quail Creek. Club President Jeff Krueger took the top honor with his image The Electric Sky. Since Jeff and Sharon came to Quail Creek…

Pickleball just wanted to have fun!

JoAnna Kikel The Quail Creek Pickleball Club has had a very busy season (and it’s not over yet)! On New Years Day our members installed safety fence caps. What a day of teamwork! In late January, the club hosted an Introduction to Pickleball for 75 Quail Creek Residents followed by a series of beginner lessons…

Wildly successful Computer Club Open House

Nancy Lammers, club treasurer, helps club member use the new computerized system for signing up.

Dianne Thomson Perhaps no one was more surprised than the Computer Club staff at the interest shown by Quail Creekers when, on January 19, more than 225 people showed up for the club’s annual open house. Early attention to the open house was generated by the terrific door prizes that were selected from among 2015’s…

Performing Arts Guild builds on past success

Lend Me A Tenor was a smash hit for the Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild in the spring of 2015.

If you liked the Tenor you’ll love the Butler. Last spring the Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild (PAG) presented the hilarious play, Lend Me a Tenor. Based on audience comments, it was a hit. And in 2014 audiences raved about PAG’s production of Moon Over Buffalo. Well, hold onto your seats – here comes another…

Pickleball Club celebrates 2nd birthday

Jo-Anna Kikel The Quail Creek Pickleball Club celebrated its second Birthday Bash December 16. Over 75 members gathered at the courts for a scramble, food, drink and friendship. Club members are excited about the many activities planned for the season. Upcoming tournaments include a Giant Round Robin, our third annual Play Day with SaddleBrooke Ranch…

A Shared Table project ends, $7k given to Genesis House

Janice Pell The Women of Quail Creek President Peggy McGee and Janice Swain, who designed the cover and dividers for the A Shared Table cookbook, were invited guests at a November luncheon to honor clubs and individuals for efforts to support Genesis House, a local charity that provides shelter and advocacy for victims of domestic violence.…