On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Quail Creek Computer Club held its annual open house. However, this was the first one since 2019, as COVID forced the cancellations of the 2020 and 2021 events. Invitations had been extended to the entire Quail Creek community for 2021 members to register for 2022, for nonmembers to come and…
Gabriella Cázares-Kelly took office in January 2021. She leads an office that oversees voter registration, early voting, and document recording for the county. She is a proud, union-dues-paying, former #RedForEd public school educator and community organizer. She is one of four women who co-founded Indivisible Tohono, a grassroots community organization that provides opportunities for education…
Nancy Planck Quail Creek’s Spring Festival Arts & Craft Fair will be on Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom and Madera Clubhouse west parking lot. Quail Creek residents and clubs have prepared to bring you unique, handmade treasures that you won’t find anywhere else. You can…
Bonnie Nowicki Many of us Quail Creek gardeners already grow palm trees in our landscapes. They’re definitely a worthwhile addition. In my yard, I enjoy three lovely, rounded, 8- to 10-foot mature Mediterranean fan palms (Chamaerops humilis). These evergreen, low-litter specimens, provide a dramatic tropical accent plus desirable screening. Fan palms are tough and well-behaved.…
Nancy Katzberg January has included several events attended by members of the Singles Club, including a book discussion of The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain with an in-depth summary presentation by Bob Mahoney, followed by participant discussion. Members also traveled to El Charro, the oldest family-run Mexican restaurant in the U.S., for…
Cuttlebone casting is an ancient but very accurate method for one-of-a-kind casting in precious metals. Cuttlebone is the backbone or internal organ from a cuttlefish. Renowned Arizona artist April Bower came to Quail Creek again to teach Lapidary Club members this interesting skill. Participants used melted metal to form surprising and unique pieces of jewelry.