Tag: events

Sahuarita Triathlon II Draws Enthusiastic Crowd

Lenny Friedman What was originally intended to be a one-time event has quickly turned into a growing local tradition. Following the overwhelming enthusiasm from participants in the inaugural Sahuarita Triathlon, many urged the Quail Creek Disc Golf Club to host a second competition. The Sahuarita Triathlon II, held on April 11 at Quail Creek Veterans…

QC Nurses Visit Historic Hacienda de la Canoa

Carol Michels April 21 found our own Jennie Gaines coordinating nine of our adventurous nurses to take a tour of the Historic Hacienda de la Canoa (Canoa Ranch)—and what a day it was! Canoa Ranch provided a knowledgeable tour guide who shared fascinating stories about this historic property, bringing its rich past to life at…

Why Karate? Why Now? Why Not?

Shari Rodgers Karate’s origins can be traced back hundreds of years to Okinawa, an island once a kingdom in its own right. This island nestled in the Ryukyu archipelago of present-day Japan was influenced by Chinese martial arts and indigenous fighting styles. Karate evolved over centuries, integrating techniques and philosophies across Asia, bringing a unique…

Pistolero de Saguaro

Greg Garman The forecast on April 16 for the Quail Creek Air Gun Club Pistolero de Saguaro called for strong winds and clouds. The clouds held but the wind remained reasonable until the match was over. Six brave shooters showed up to celebrate the final pistol shoot to be held until October. Each of them…

Spotlight on Advertiser: Pancho’s Resource & Design

Dennis and Lorraine Rowden moved to Tubac in October of 1992—Dennis a transplant from the corporate world and Lorraine from a real estate and interior remodeling career. In the early 2000s, they met Ron Allred, who had recently purchased the Tubac Golf Resort, and began a working relationship with the extensive remodeling and redesign of…

Hello from the ALC Department

Karen Bartlett, ALC supervisor Hard to believe May is here already, summer is just around the corner. To all those leaving Quail Creek for the season, safe travels and we’ll see you in the Fall. Just a reminder when your project has been completed, please remind your contractor to take their business “yard” sign. These…

Quail Creek Wildfire Awareness Day Event

Bob Knorr May is Wildfire Awareness Month. The April 2, Quail Creek Wildfire Awareness event brought many residents to the crystal ballroom to learn about wildfire risks and what is being done to reduce these risks here at Quail Creek. Experts from Ariz. forestry and fire management offices (DFFM) and the University of Ariz., as…

New Vehicle or Golf Cart? Let Us Know!

If you’ve recently purchased a new vehicle, please visit Member Services to update your vehicle information. This ensures your gate tag is correctly assigned to the proper vehicle. We also ask that you take a moment to review and update your contact information, including your phone number and email address, so our records are accurate…