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…
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Generals, April 2026
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
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…
Clubs & Classes, January 2026
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…
Generals, January 2026
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…
November 2025, Sports
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…
November 2025, Generals
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…
Sports, October 2025
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,…
Generals, September 2025
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…