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Connie Vaughan Thank-you to Quail Creek organizations and Green Valley sponsors For supporting 2026 Morris Air National Guard baby shower On May 16, members of Caring Hearts and Hands delivered their fifth military baby shower for enlisted men and women serving at Morris 162nd Air National Guard Base in Tucson, AZ. This year 32 new…
Tim Malone The Ripple Effect in Retirement refers to the positive and far-reaching impact that a retiree’s actions, mindset, and lifestyle can have on others—family, community, and even society—long after their professional career ends. It’s a metaphor for how one significant life change sends waves outward, influencing many areas of life. Just as a single…
David Zapatka Friend, word-lover, and bridge player, Jim Nulty, whose career path led him to Perth, Australia, offered this word from his overseas experience. Cobber cob·ber, noun. A cobber is an Australian and New Zealand slang term for a close friend, mate or companion. It is the equivalent to “buddy” or “pal” in American English.…

It was another great afternoon in Quail Creek as we celebrated with Bands, Food, and Dancing (BFD) on the clubhouse lawn on May 15. Several hundred people got together to listen to the sounds of the Trouble Brewin’ and Sonorous bands. There were six food trucks available to choose from, offering brats, burgers, wings, chicken,…