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Peggy McGee Once again artisans from the Quail Creek Pottery & Sculpture Studio (POTS) and Ceramics Clubs have been busy creating original bowls for the 18th Annual Valley Assistance Services (VAS) Empty Bowls event on Saturday, Feb. 17. The fundraiser for the 501(c)(3) organization will be held at Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del…
Michele Gazica More than 170 women golfers opened their hearts and checkbooks on Nov. 9 at the annual Give Back to the Community golf tournament and luncheon. This year’s Chip in for Charity event was chaired by Patty Harmon, vice president of the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association. More than $13,000 was raised through direct…
On Nov. 17 the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Southern Arizona celebrated and recognized outstanding volunteers who made significant contributions of time, talent, and treasure to nonprofits in Southern Arizona. The 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day celebration luncheon and program was held at the Tucson Convention Center. Forty-one organizations and individuals, including Caring Hearts &…
Joyce Shumate Mark your calendar for the QC Computer Club Open House on Jan. 13, 2024. The Open House will be held at the Creative Arts and Technology building between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Quail Creek Computer Club’s mission is to provide its members with assistance, training, and education for their computing devices…
This coming February will bring to life the latest from your favorite Murder Mystery cast. Just Shoot Me, Yesterday will have a rather strange opening act. It will be the wake for the drummer and the playwright, with very little praise for them from five female suspects. After dinner is served, the play will revert to…
Emilie Ortega, President, QCFAPC When you first meet Terry Smith, you are drawn to her enthusiastic personality and her friendly style. She never met a stranger. But once you go beyond these very charming traits, you find a very serious artist and someone who will inspire you to color outside the lines, just as she…
The Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild (PAG) is proudly presenting its annual Christmas Show on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, and Dec. 2. There is a big change this year. Thursday’s show will be a 4 p.m. matinee with cash bar only—no dinner service will be provided. Friday’s and Saturday’s performances will…
Dianne Thomson Recently, a resident was overheard saying that the library at Madera clubhouse was “Quail Creek’s best-kept secret.” Say it isn’t so! If it is true that there are residents who are unfamiliar with our library, then it’s time to remedy that—right here and now! It all starts with Quail Creekers themselves. They are…
The 2023 fall hiking season is underway. Discover the unique ecology of the Sky Islands, hike among towering saguaros, and explore the many varied trails of biodiverse Madera Canyon. Whether you are new to Desert Trekkers or you are getting reacquainted with old friends, join us to discover the many wonders of Southern Arizona. See…
Jack Slama Miken, Easton, Dudley, Sun Coast, Demarini, Trump, Baden, Thunder. Know where this is going? What if I said Louisville Slugger, Rawlings, Wilson A2000, and Mizuno? Any of these names resonate with you? If so, I think you know where this is going. If not, please keep reading. For those of us who live…