Bonnie Nowicki Are you weary dragging out the frost cloth yet again? We were spoiled with mild winters until 2019. Don’t be discouraged. Spring is right around the corner. My trailing rosemary bushes are full of delicate blue flowers. The freeze doesn’t bother these hardy evergreens. My ‘Wheelers’ dwarf pittosporum also continue to be vibrant…
Connie Bandstra Where in the world are you reading the Crossing? Submission for the April issue must be received by March 20, 2019. No photo shopped pictures will be included and photos reading either the January, February or March 2019 issues will be allowed. A drawing for the January, February and March submissions will be…
Joyce Shumate TRIPS April 18 tour will be a southern Arizona road trip. Carpools will be organized in the parking lot in front of the Creative Arts and Technology Center building. First stop, the historic Empire Ranch, which has been a working cattle ranch for 140 years. Its rich history includes successive ownership by two…
Paul Engstrom Calling all Quail Creek U.S. Navy and Coast Guard veterans, reservists, retirees, family and friends to join together for an afternoon of food, good times and, of course, sea stories. On Friday, May 3, you are invited to connect with shipmates at the Kino Conference Center from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Besides camaraderie,…
Charlie Shultheis, Tom and JoAnn Haberer Tuesday evening, January 29, the second annual QCVGA Wine and Cheese Event was held at the Madera Clubhouse. Over 80 members, guests and spouses attended the party. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful food (and good wine!) prepared by the Madera staff. Live music was provided by Cyndy Gierada on the…
Robert Lewis, Chairperson Well, we have seen some of the most unusual weather for southern Arizona in many, many years. I applaud those that have braved the elements to play. I have been able to play a few rounds and, in spite of the unusual conditions, find the course in good condition. A couple of…