Quail Creek Property Owners Association The 2024 Budget for the Quail Creek CC Property Owners Association was approved by the board of directors at the annual meeting held on Nov. 20. The board approved a $90-a-year increase to the reserve account. The budget and P&L Statements can be found on the website under POA Board…
Melani Caron As we begin a new year, I can look back at 2023 and see the hard work of the board of directors, the POA staff, and all that was accomplished. There is a lot to be proud of. I look forward to another successful year as the general manager. I’d like to thank…
David Zapatka Pickleball continues to grow in popularity around the country. It’s now making its way into U.S. universities. The leading example of this is my friend, Jarrod Smith, coach of Drury University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams, and in 2024, coach of Drury’s co-ed pickleball team in Springfield, Mo. In August, Drury announced the…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As we step into a new year, it’s crucial for older adults to remain vigilant against the ever-evolving landscape of scams that persistently target unsuspecting individuals. While some scams may take on new disguises, others linger with familiar tactics. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how older adults can identify…
Marian Stoddard For the second meeting on the bimonthly December schedule of the Quail Creek Writers and Poets Club, members were asked to submit an anonymous and humorous obituary containing clues to their identities. Members absent due to holiday plans with friends and families sent their work in advance. Submissions were mostly prose, but some…
Mary Greer Each year members of the Quail Creek Book Club bring new children’s books to their December holiday party. These books are distributed to low-income children by the food bank staff. Laura Reilly, facilitator for the Book Club, was told by employees that these books are the only holiday gifts some children receive. The…