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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…
Deb Melton Tickets are now on sale for the annual Javelina Hoedown sponsored by The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC). All proceeds will benefit scholarships for young women graduating from Walden Grove High School, Sahuarita High School, and Rio Rico High School, along with the Women in Transition Scholarships for women who are residents of…
Alphie Smith Five members of the Quail Creek Runners Club ran in the 12th Annual Breeze in the Trees 5K Run/Walk on Aug. 19. The race began at 7 a.m. with cloudy skies and cool temperatures at 71 degrees. The scenic course traveled down dirt roads through the pecan orchards next to the stately pecan…
Janet Johnson and Jacquie Owens The last of our fun five summer golf tournaments was played at Canoa Ranch on Aug. 7, with a nice luncheon that followed. Desert Hills won first place in Gross team points, and Torres Blancas won first in Net team points. Our Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association (QCLGA) team placed…
Peggy McGee Let’s bring a little Aloha spirit to our deployed troops this year. The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association, and the Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association are partnering to support the Team Tucson Hawaiian Shirt Drive from Sept. 1 through 30. If you have any Hawaiian shirts that are just hanging in your closet…
Peggy McGee The next Honor Flight from Tucson will be Nov. 11 through 13. Honor Flight Southern Arizona takes veterans from the local area who served in the World War II through Vietnam eras to our nation’s Capital to see the many monuments that have been built to commemorate their service. These trips are at no…
Jeff Krueger On March 30, our director of maintenance, Rich Bass, received a call from a Madera clubhouse employee that there was an owlet (baby owl) on the ground below its nest in the tree outside the clubhouse door. Rich, who has a significant background in raptor rescue, went over to take a look. After…