Pam Hartwell-James On the evening of March 4, In My Kitchen was swept up in a veritable storm of bold flavors and festive energy! Host Becky Ashin brought the spirit of Mardi Gras to life with a menu that transported guests straight to New Orleans. The celebration featured classic dishes such as shrimp remoulade, chicken…
Pam Hartwell-James In My Kitchen with Cathy Ollman was certainly a healthy treat! In her cozy kitchen, Cathy guided an eager group of women through a hands-on workshop on healthy eating, sharing her expertise in making homemade sauerkraut and fresh yogurt—all gut-healthy, probiotic foods. It was quite an educational experience for the participants! We learned…
Carol Michels On The Go took a group of 10 ladies to the Tucson Museum of Art in the heart of downtown Tucson. The museum offered so much to see, with more than 10,000 works of art in its permanent collection. Traveling exhibitions were also featured: “Divergence of Legacy Art of the American West,” as…
Bruce Hartsell Lon Richardson won first place in the Photography Club’s February photo contest with Stuck in the Queue. He said he had to dodge jumping cholla “to get an angle on this saguaro ‘herd’ all lined up for a turn to study the well-drilling tower in the distance,” here in Quail Creek. He commented,…
Maureen Simpson On March 4, 11 Quail Creek Lapidary & Jewelry Club (QCLJC) members attended a foundational class in Chainmaille Techniques. Instructor Kaye Miller, assisted by Carol Wiser, introduced participants to the basics of this beautiful, timeless jewelry skill. The class covered needed tools, types of metals, working with jump rings, and information on setting…
Maureen Simpson Congratulations to the first of our 2025 graduates of the Metals I-IV class series! The four-class Metals series offers participants an opportunity to learn the basic skills required to produce metal jewelry and learn about metal properties as they progress through the series.