Grace Gardner
Shari Rodgers won first place with her photo Clowning Around.Shari Rodgers won second place with her photo Lavender Morning.Jan Hartsell won third place with her photo Ready for Harvest. Bruce…
Left to right: Sensei John Evans, Linda Bleisch, and Larry Rowen with Sensei Herum instructing Shari Rodgers How does someone go from the humble white belt to the coveted black…
Patrick Robles (second from left) with DCQC members Alphie Smith On Oct. 18 the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) welcomed its honored guest Patick Robles who has been the…
The Renovation Task Force Hope you are all well and healthy. The Coyote Course was shut down on March 28 for the renovation project. As most of you are aware, a lot of preparation work has already been in progress. Welding of the main irrigation pipe and placement of that pipe around the course has…
JoAnne Gaudioso Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts that contain medicinal and healing properties known to boost immunity and alleviate stress and anxiety. Many essential oils boast anti-inflammatory properties and are considered pain relievers and even anesthetics, all of which are essential for foot pain relief. Let’s talk about a few of the…
David Zapatka Reader John W. Patterson writes, “For what it’s worth, because of my ever-deepening interest in what might be called “The History of Ideas,” I’ve been following your Word column in our Quail Creek Crossing for some years now. In a very real way, etymology is itself a useful adjunct for dealing with the…
Peggy McGee Hidden somewhere in the Greater Green Valley area is Genesis House, a haven for female victims of domestic abuse and their children. The actual location is a well-guarded secret to ensure the safety of the residents. The fundraising arm for the nonprofit, Hands of a Friend, gets no assistance from federal, state, or…
Bonnie Nowicki I took advantage of our mild weather the past month by visiting several local gardens for inspiration. Desert Meadows Park, located off South Abrego, and The Arid Garden, located off West Camino Encanto, are so lovingly tended by the Green Valley Gardeners. In addition to the interesting landscape layouts, hardscapes, and plant ideas,…
Lynne Carr A group of women from The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Garden Group was hosted by Mary Kidnocker of Green Valley Gardeners at the Arid Garden on March 16. It was a gorgeous day for the outing! Mary is an encyclopedia of knowledge and was able to answer all questions. The group learned…