At a standing-room-only QC Republican Club meeting on June 20, President Pat Colburn welcomed Karrin Taylor Robson, Republican Candidate for Governor of Arizona. Karrin opened her remarks speaking about Israeli freed hostage Omer Shem Tov whom she met with and heard the harrowing details of his inhumane treatment. Karrin spoke about who she is and…
Kenneth Mork Every couple of months, the Quail Creek Chicago Bridge Club meets at a different venue to celebrate members’ birthdays during the selected period. The most recent celebration was at Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant in Green Valley. Carrie Mork is the meeting organizer, and Ken Mork is the club director.
A big thank you goes out to Denise White for all her helpful assistance at the Mah Jongg Tournament on June 11 at Nancy Mautz’s Home. Players were Lori Klug, Cathy Sable, Eileen Dittle, Karen Blecha, Darthea Tilley, La Verne Smith, Bev Marshall, Becky Rice, Bonnie Hansmeyer, Darcy Van Sant, and Mary Boteilleo. Winners were…
Bruce Hartsell Ron Skelton won first place in the Photography Club’s May contest with Barrel Cactus Blooms, taken in his backyard. He said the cactus is in light shade during a portion of the day, “which makes it the best time to photograph to avoid the harsh sunlight.” He said, “I wanted to include the…
Shari Rodgers Asai Shotokan Association International was founded by Shihan Kousaku Yokota to promote Asai-style karate. Shihan Kousaku Yokota visited and held a seminar with the Quail Creek Dojo students a few years ago. This is the style of karate taught and practiced at the Anza gym under the direction of Sensei Herum. Last month…
Linn Myrick On Tuesday morning, June 10, nine Let’s Travel Club members learned about the rich history of the Barrio Viejo, a national historic district. We also explored Scott Avenue, known as a “strolling street” in downtown Tucson. Here, some of the cultural landmarks we saw included the Children’s Museum (located in the historic Carnegie…