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…
Tag: Community
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…
Generals, November 2025
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,…
September 2025, Generals
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…
Sports, April 2025
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…
March 2025, Front Page
The Women of Quail Creek—Not Just Ladies Who Lunch!
Inna Shames Are you a woman who moved to Quail Creek recently, or a few years ago, or even 10+ years ago? You are retired or close to retiring. You want to do something meaningful, fun, or stimulating, or, better yet, all of the above, but you’re not sure you’re quite the “Women’s Club Type.”…
March 2025, Features
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…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
Community Outreach Committee Amazes Courtney’s Courage
Roxanne Housley The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Community Outreach Committee closed out its year with a luncheon. They invited Kathy Zillman-Ogden, founder of Courtney’s Courage, to join them, and the highlight was the presentation of a check for $5,675 from the sale of Jim Click Raffle tickets, with the promise of an additional $1,000…
Generals, January 2025
The Daily Check-In
Are you okay? We ask because we care. “Good Neighbors make the world a better place, one street at a time.” What is the Daily Check-In? The Daily Check-In is available to anyone who lives in Quail Creek who would like a straightforward way to let someone know that you are okay. There is no…