Safety in Arizona Hiking during Arizona’s monsoon season presents unique risks, like sudden storms, lightning, and flash floods. To stay safe: Check Weather Forecasts before hiking, as storms can develop rapidly. Avoid Canyons and Low Areas that are prone to flash flooding, even if it’s not raining locally. Stay Alert for changing weather and the…
Arizona offers over 2,800 hiking trails that span diverse landscapes—from deserts with saguaro cacti to forested mountains. Highlights include: The Arizona Trail: An 800-mile route from Mexico to Utah for hikers, bikers, and skiers Havasu Falls: Known for stunning blue waterfalls, requiring an overnight trip Grand Canyon: A world wonder with scenic and challenging hikes…
Peggy McGee The 6th Annual Valley Assistance Services (VAS) fashion show and luncheon will be held on Friday, July 18, at Desert Diamond Casino. The event, Active Mornings & Glamorous Evenings, will feature Summit Hut from Tucson and Nancy Pantz in the Continental Plaza Shopping Center. Summit Hut specializes in fashions and gear for active…
Connie Vaughan Quail Creek Lady Putters, a social group designed for the benefit of non-organized golfers to have fun and socialize in the outdoors, has been busy over the last few months making baby quilts/blankets and shopping for baby items to donate to the 2025 Military Baby Shower held on May 17. Each year, Caring…
Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Lorraine Beaver. Work all muscle groups using high-volume reps and low resistance with dumbbell weights—a great workout geared to improving muscle tone and definition and cardiovascular fitness. Class limit 24 Body Blast Stretch M 1 p.m. Lorraine Beaver. We have added some boxing moves to transform and challenge your muscles…
Lois Connell Monthly Meeting on May 17 The Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) held its monthly gathering on May 17 in the Kino Center. The speaker, Herb Paine of Paine Consulting Services, reviewed the status of Project 2025. The presentation was comprehensive in providing statistics and the effects of implementation of the plan to…