Category: July 2013

Veterans’ Voice

Art Sloane The Veterans Administration is seeking public comments on the draft task force report concerning Gulf War veterans’ illnesses. The instructions for how to submit comments will be posted at regulations.gov. In addition, a public discussion board on the seven focus areas is at vagulfwartaskforce.uservoice.com. To view the report without making recommendations, go to…

The Women of Quail Creek meeting to be held July 29

Marilyn Miller The next meeting of The Women of Quail Creek will take place Monday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse. Lauren Hohl has been an Education Coordinator for Colossal Cave Mountain Park for 13 years. She grew up in the Southwest and has always had a fascination for local history and…

Monday Night Book Club

Jane Bottlinger The Monday Night Book Club is scheduled to meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Silver Room at the Madera Clubhouse on Monday, August 5. Scott McLain will facilitate the discussion of Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The setting of the book takes us back to the suburbs of New York in…

Ask Your Agents

Dear Cheri and Tammy, Last year I wrote to you asking about “Travel Tips” which you had gathered from your experience and other travelers. I was wondering if you have any more to share over the past year. Signed, Tipsy Traveler Dear Tipsy, But of course! Here are a few that we use as well…

Superintendent’s Revenge – A new tradition

Tim Phillips A new tradition was born at Quail Creek on June 11, 2013, and for most players it was a difficult birthing. What emerged first thing in the morning sunshine was designed to beguile both the best and the worst skill sets of players that day. Once a year the professional and golf superintendent…

Women’s Bible Study Group

All Quail Creek women interested in learning more about the Bible and deepening their relationship with Jesus are always welcome to attend. The summer study for Quail Creek Women’s Bible Study is Our Daily Bread devotional for the day. Books are available for free. We will meet Tuesdays in the clubhouse Silver Room from 1:00 to 2:00…

TWOQC Baby Shower Donation Box at the Madera Clubhouse lobby

Marilyn Miller The Women of Quail Creek are currently collecting handmade and purchased baby items for a baby shower for new and expectant parents of the Tucson Army and Air National Guard units. The shower will be hosted by TWOQC and held on August 10. The theme of this year’s shower is Teddy Bear’s Picnic.…

Lonely Street Productions presents ‘You’ve Got A Friend’

You’ve Got a Friend with the music of James Taylor, Carly Simon and other singer/songwriters of the 20th century will be presented on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. A cash bar opens at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 at the Concierge desk or you may call 393-5822 to…

August Wellness presentation

The Latest in Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Surgery will be presented by guest speaker Jose Alicea, M.D., a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Admission is free. Joint replacement surgery can relieve pain and enable you to lead a fuller, more…

Water management for hot summer months

With warm temperatures settling in, it is time to turn your irrigation system back on from its winter break. Before turning your system on for the spring and summer months, you need to test it to make sure your plants are being watered effectively and water is not being wasted. This not only results in…