Tom Fisk The Quail Creek Science Club took a field trip on April 20 to the University of Arizona Tree-Ring Lab. The Lab is one of a few global facilities which studies tree rings (dendrochronology) from all over the planet. Tree ring information can be obtained from non-destructive core sampling (living tree rings), old building logs…
Carol Michels April 21 found our own Jennie Gaines coordinating nine of our adventurous nurses to take a tour of the Historic Hacienda de la Canoa (Canoa Ranch)—and what a day it was! Canoa Ranch provided a knowledgeable tour guide who shared fascinating stories about this historic property, bringing its rich past to life at…
Steve Sanford The Quail Creek Republican Club (QCRC) met at the Kino Conference Center on April 17. Steve Sanford, president, welcomed everyone and introduced new members to the QCRC. Following the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, Sanford briefed current events and the effects on Republicans. Numerous topics were presented, including Operation Epic Fury, negotiations…
Diana Schwartz The Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) monthly meeting held on April 18 welcomed Reverend Randy Mayer as the guest speaker. Rev Mayer is the senior minister of The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Sahuarita, Ariz. He began by playing guitar and singing an original song by Ted Warmbrand. The title…
Sue Ann Obremski For the third year in a row, the Quail Creek Quilt Covey (QCQC) has partnered with a kindergarten class at Sahuarita primary school to create a special charity quilt. Teacher Barb Tingle wanted to pair her “Q is for Quilt” lesson with a hands–on project that would help her students understand the…
Kim Lindsey The Quail Creek Quilt Covey recently brought together creativity, generosity, and community spirit for a meaningful cause at its “Duffle Bag Extravaganza,” held March 10 and March 12. The event, organized by project team members Carol Marholz, Janice Jahne, and Maggie Quinn, set an ambitious and heartfelt goal: to create 45 handmade duffle…