A Most Egg-cellent Lunch

Where in the World Is the ‘Crossing’?

August Paper Flowers

Let’s Travel Club

QCVGA Donates to Upcoming Military Baby Shower

Connie Vaughan On March 28 Rene Gill, president of Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA), and J. Michael Neely, membership chair, presented Jane Reichert, the 2025 Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek (CHHQC) Military Baby Shower chairwoman, a check for $1,000. The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is…

Word of the Month: Gentle

David Zapatka Reader and bridge player Andrew Sauter wrote, “’shenanigans’ shows up every couple of years in movies, but why? Also, cool words like ‘syzygy,’ ‘brouhaha’ (ha ha it’s funny to say twice), the kids’ string game Cat’s Cradle (do cats sleep in there if you are not careful?)” While reading Titus Techera’s article, Recovering…

How to Outsmart Fake Profiles on Social Media

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Fake Facebook and other social media profiles are a growing issue. They are often created by scammers looking to manipulate users for financial gain. These profiles look like real people and often use stolen photos/fake names to appear legitimate. The motivations behind these profiles vary but typically include tricking…

Unit Representatives Club Welcomes New Reps

Joan M. Brown, Secretary, QC Unit Representatives Club The Quail Creek Unit Representatives Club’s 2025 officers are as follows: Chair: Bobbi Gordon Vice Chair: Martha Love Secretary: Joan Brown The Mission of the Quail Creek Unit Representatives Club is to provide informal leadership and organization for our respective units to maintain and improve the quality…

Critters of the Desert: Snakes and Other Desert Pests

Common venomous desert “pests” and snakes in the Southwest. How to recognize them, where to find them, and what to do if bitten or stung. Snakes Western Diamondback Rattlesnake • Most common venomous snake in the Southwest. • Identified by a triangular head, diamond-shaped back patterns, and black/white bands near the rattle. • Found sunning…