Bruce Hartsell Denny Huber won first place in the Photography Club’s December contest with his photo Simple Plastic Cup. Members were allowed to choose any subject for this contest. Denny said he took the photo “in the simplest of situations. We were at a friend’s house for a Cinco de Mayo party, and the outdoor…
Connie Vaughan Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek (CHHQC) wants to thank all the residents who participated in supporting a holiday gift drive for underserved South Tucson students (kindergarten through high school) with its partner Lapan. Due to the generosity of the Quail Creek “Angels” (our residents), 62 families with 156 students had a…
Joseph Caldwell A picture is worth 1,000 words, but to Bob Rietschel, a member of the Quail Creek Writers and Poets Club, those words are what count. This photo documents a life experience, and these life experiences are the fodder for memoirs. Memoirs are one of the common book genres that our members are interested…
Shari Rodgers Preparing for your karate belt test can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Whether you’re testing for your first belt or higher rank, proper preparation is key to success. The martial art of karate is rich in history and tradition. Karate utilizes a unique belt and rank system to signify a practitioner’s level…
Peggy McGee To welcome spring, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be organizing an outdoor cocktail party at the Quail Creek pickleball ramada on Thursday, March 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be finger foods, meatballs, and other snacks to satisfy pre-dinner hunger pangs. Wine, beer, and soft…
Tom Jackson On Jan. 3 the Quail Creek Air Gun Club held its first Hunter Field Competition of the year. What is a Hunter Field Competition? We have graduated from the Red Ryder BB guns that were common in most families. Instead of a BB, most shooters use .177 caliber lead or eco-friendly pellets. The…