On Aug. 19 the Quail Creek Semper Fi Club (QCSFC) held its annual golf event to raise money for the Semper Fi and America’s Fund (SF&AF). This event is one of two major events sponsored by the QCSFC. The other major event is celebrating the United States Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10. The SF&AF…
Janet Rumford and Inna Shames August certainly got off to a rocky start—but in a good way! On a sizzling afternoon in Quail Creek, nine women who met at Janet’s (air-conditioned) rocking casita were all transformed into rock stars, their creations speaking for themselves! In attendance were Carole Benson, Cyndee Burns, Janice Jahne, Paula Moore,…
Inna Shames and Margie Barber If you’re not familiar with The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) Scholarship Matching Funds Program, you are not alone, because it’s only two years young. What Is the Scholarship Matching Funds Program? In late 2023, a small group of donors had a large vision. Wanting to help grow the TWOQC…
Peggy McGee Every year, FEMA announces that September is National Preparedness Month. The idea behind this special month is to make people aware of steps they should take or things they should at least be aware of before a disaster strikes. To promote National Preparedness Month, the Greater Green Valley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)…
Dick Sussman, 2021 Founder of the Genealogy Club A time-tested “show biz” maxim knowingly conveys, “Give people what they want to experience, and they’ll turn out in droves.” After being founded in October of 2021, our club rapidly achieved large membership tallies of lineage-seeking, family tree-building residents. In the vein of the above-mentioned maxim, our…
Shari Rodgers There is a deep connection between martial arts and the human psyche. Karate is no exception. The term “karate psychology” refers to numerous ways of improving one’s mental strength by learning karate. Many people find that practicing karate helps them feel more centered and calmer. This is because karate teaches discipline, respect, and…