David Zapatka There’s something audacious about the name. Pickleball. Say it out loud. You can’t help but grin. It turns out that is exactly the point! Millions of people are discovering that a paddle, a whiffle-like ball, and a court the size of a badminton court can do something that gyms and wellness apps cannot.…
Tag: Community
June 2026, Clubs & Classes, Sports
Quail Creek Nurses Travel Back In Time
Janine Baxter On May 22, the Quail Creek Nurses enjoyed a memorable day of streetcars and apothecary jars. Under the gracious hosting of Shauna Simmons, five enthusiastic nurses boarded the Sun Link Streetcar and headed to the University of Arizona campus for a visit to the Coit Museum of Pharmacy. We were treated to a…
Sports, May 2026
Relishing Pickleball: Sun, Sweat, and Lobs
David Zapatka Summer is coming and the sun is out. The sun is beautiful, but it’s also a genuine challenge on the pickleball court. We love playing in it and we occasionally curse it while squinting into a lob we’ve completely lost. Playing pickleball in the sun is a complicated relationship. You need a strategy.…
May 2026, Sports
2026 Copper Quail Classic
The Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association (QCLGA) hosted 60 members and their guests for the 2026 Copper Quail Classic, a three-day tournament held April 8 to10 under clear skies and ideal course conditions. This year’s theme, “Denim and Diamonds,” set a festive tone. Festivities began Wednesday with a relaxed practice round, after which players gathered…
May 2026, Generals
Are You OK?
We ask because we care. The Daily Check-In is available to the residents of Quail Creek who want a straightforward way to let someone know that they are OK. It involves partnering two people who will send and receive a short text message on a daily basis to check-in with each other. There is no…
May 2026, Generals
Quail Creek Is a Limited Smoking Community
This is a reminder that Quail Creek is a Limited Smoking Community, per Quail Creek Rule 2.3. Smoking, which includes electronic cigarettes, is prohibited within any Quail Creek community building. In addition, smoking is not permitted within twenty (20) feet of any door or operable window of a community building, nor is it permitted at the…
April 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Playing in the Wind
David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…
April 2026, Generals
Guidelines for Listing Estate Sales in Quail Creek
Residents who wish to list an estate sale within the Quail Creek community are asked to follow a few important guidelines designed to keep the process smooth, organized, and consistent for everyone. All estate sales must receive approval before they can be posted on the Items for sale platform. If you are planning an estate sale, please…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Nurses of Quail Creek Meet Women of the Arizona Frontier
Janine Baxter On Jan. 17 the nurses visited the Presidio State Historic Park and Museum in Tubac. We were thoroughly enthralled and entertained by a lecture/talk from local orator and historian John Lasseter about Women of the Arizona Frontier. He shared multiple stories of women who were integral to both our state and local history.…
January 2026, Clubs & Classes
It’s Empty Bowls Time
Peggy McGee Mark your calendars for Valley Assistance Services’ (VAS) 20th Annual Empty Bowls extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 21. The event will once again be held at Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol. Seatings will be at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. VAS is a 501(c)(3) that has been helping low-income families…