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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…