Emilie Ortega, President, QCFAPC When you first meet Sue Werner, you are struck by her unassuming style of speaking and teaching. A multimedia artist proficient in acrylics, colored pencil, mixed media, and collage art, Sue is a snowbird from Minnesota who teaches from September to April in the Creative Arts & Technology Center building. Her “magic” is…
Janet Rumford and Inna Shames On Jan. 2 a group of 11 rock painting enthusiasts converged on Janet’s casita to make certain that 2024 got off to a rocking, rollicking start! Each woman painted two rocks and, as always, a great time was had by all. And, as always, imagination and creative talent carried the…
Mark Hester’s compelling new book A Sterling Life takes readers on a remarkable journey of personal discovery and uncovers a secret buried for nearly 100 years. Delving into the author’s own experiences, this biography of John Danz unveils a captivating tale of finding one’s roots and the unexpected revelations that can change lives. At age 55,…
Karen Woodrow Have you ever wondered how they make the piñatas for Mexican festivities? Well, on Jan. 17, 11 very curious members of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) participated in a TWOQC On-the-Go Excursion to Tucson to find out. They visited Piñata Factory, a family-owned company going back three generations, and were treated to an…
Jeff Alan Many years ago when I was living in Utah with my family, I had an unusual problem with my family that I had never had before. At the time, we also had a family dog. My job when I was living at home with my family was to wash the dishes. Since we…