David Zapatka Reader Carmela Hopkins writes, “Dear Mr. Zapatka, every month I look for your column in the Splash. Last month’s article particularly grabbed my attention because you mentioned Richard Lederer, whom I read monthly in the Mensa Bulletin. Have you considered an article on the word ‘run?’ It seems like such an obviously simple…
Walt Obremski The Quail Creek Computer Club (QCCC) has been assisting our members and the Quail Creek Community for more than 20 years. Our dedicated core volunteer staff have more than 200 years of cumulative information technology, electronic technology, computing, smart home, and networking experience. We have addressed thousands of problems brought to us by members and visitors.…
Janet Johnson Flight 1: Gross: 1st Bobbi Jo and Greg Rathvon, 84; 2nd Leslie and Jeff Hansen, 90; Net: 1st Dena and Gene Knox, 74; 2nd Connie and Steve Hiles, 79 Flight 2: Gross: 1st Beth and Randy Davis, 87; Net: 1st Brenda and Jay Allred, 77; 2nd (tie) Cheryl Collyer and Norm Waters/Elly and Bill…
Alphie Smith Perri Jones and Team Andrew from Quail Creek held the banner and led the 2022 Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Southern Arizona at Reid Park in Tucson on Oct. 8. The annual event is put on by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). This year 600 walkers participated. Perri was…
Thomas E. McShane Thomas E. McShane, a resident of Quail Creek, recently passed away. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Calif., he lived in Edmonds, Wash.; Castro Valley, Calif.; Arcadia, Calif., and back to Edmonds, Wash., before retiring to Green Valley. A loving husband, father, and wonderful friend to many, he also was an avid…
Ballroom dancing is the perfect activity! What else has a combination of documented physical and mental health benefits, can enhance your marriage and social life, improve posture and flexibility, reduce stress and depression, and is a creative outlet? And it’s fun! Choose from the following: Ballroom (foxtrot, waltz, tango) Latin (salsa, cha cha, rumba, samba,…