Tag: Community

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…

Nurses Wrap Up 2025

Janine Baxter The Nurses of Quail Creek ended their year on Dec. 7 by enjoying a production of The Nutcracker by local dance company Ballet Continental. That was followed with a holiday luncheon at Coyote Grill at San Ignacio Golf Club. In addition to a great show, food, and company, our own Marilyn Reiser donated…

Are You Okay?

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 okay. It involves partnering up two people who will send and receive a short text message on a daily basis to check in with each other. There…

Relishing Pickleball: Stacking

David Zapatka Stacking is a doubles strategy where teammates intentionally position themselves on the same side of the court to keep a stronger player on their preferred side for forehand or backhand shots, maximizing offensive and defensive opportunities. To stack or not to stack? This question is often asked. Here are some points to consider…

2025 Annual Employee Appreciation Event

Dear Quail Creek Residents, We apologize for the length of this message, but kindly ask you to read through it, as it concerns our community. Quail Creek is home to 222 hardworking employees who strive daily to make our community a wonderful place to live. Every year, we invite residents to contribute to an Employee…

Relishing Pickleball: What to Look for in a Paddle

David Zapatka Reader Ann Howard writes, “Hi David, been reading your column in Robson Ranch Views. I’m a 3.5 player, in my 70s, and got a new paddle almost three years ago. I play regularly two to three times per week. I have been making more mistakes than usual and wondering if it’s me, the paddle,…

Community Development Update

Melani Caron Curious about the land activity off Campbell Avenue? We’re excited to share that a new neighborhood, Unit 39, is in development by Robson Communities and will feature approximately 103 new homes. Future access to this neighborhood will be from Wigeon Drive, just past the Canyon Club. In addition, construction continues in Units 27…

Relishing Pickleball: Resetting the Rally

David Zapatka You’re in a crosscourt dinking rally and your opponent continues to put you under pressure with consistent dinking that tries your patience. The rally becomes more difficult as your opponent pushes you closer to the sidelines with shots close to the net. How long can you dink like this? Is it a battle…

The Curtain Comes Down

Dan Shearer, Editor, Green Valley News Larry Worster remembers the first show for “Green Valley’s Got Talent” back in 2016. He and a couple of helpers set up 60 seats in the Dance Studio at the Community Performance & Art Center and would have been glad to fill two-thirds of them. They attracted double that…