Jerry D. Tinsley Kevin Allison, a member of the Quail Creek Writers and Poets Club with a background in geophysics and geology, gave a well-researched and interesting presentation on “Memoir Writing” on March 7 to club members and interested guests. His 16-point outline emphasized the importance of telling your truth about the real issues in…
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April 2024, Generals
A Very Uncomfortable Topic
Don Beaver, Fitness Director What is that uncomfortable topic? Sadly, senior suicide. As of 2022, older adults make up 17% of the U.S. population but account for 22% of all suicide deaths, with an 8% increase since 2021. This statistic is even more alarming when we recognize that the older segment of the population is…
Generals, March 2024
Rad Trucks and Retro Vibes!
Get ready to step into a time capsule of ’80s and ’90s vibes at the 3rd Annual Classic Truck Show (’98 and older) in downtown Chandler, Ariz., set to take place at 125 E Commonwealth Place on March 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, the event promises an impressive lineup featuring 600 classic trucks and…
Generals, March 2024
QC Library Rolls Out New Bookmark at Its Annual Meeting
Alphie Smith The annual meeting of the Quail Creek Library at Madera Clubhouse was held on Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. in the Kino Center. There were 26 attendees, including the Library Management Team, volunteers, and Quail Creek’s new POA board member Ralph Scafuri. Co-chairs Alphie Smith and Carolyn Good gave general remarks regarding the library in…
Generals, March 2024
Relay Teams Seeking Cancer Survivors to Be Honored at Relay For Life Event
On Saturday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., local Relay For Life teams meet at Rancho Resort Park, 15900 S. Rancho Resort Blvd. (across I-19 from Fry’s), to honor and memorialize those who have been touched by cancer. Starting at 11 a.m. with the survivor lap and social, teams walk or sit near…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
We Did It, With Lots of Help from All of You!
Inna Shames The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Committee wants to extend a huge and incredibly grateful thank you to all of the wonderful people who helped us reach our matching funds goal! How did this come about? Well, it’s a great story: Last year, the TWOQC Scholarship Committee was approached by an amazingly…
Front Page, March 2024
‘Love Notes,’ PAG Choral Concert, April 6
Mark your calendars for the QC Performing Arts Guild (PAG) Chorus’ spring concert “Love Notes” on Saturday, April 6. Please join us at 4 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. Tickets are $10 each (cash or check only) for reserved seating at round tables of 10. Tickets will be on sale in the clubhouse lobby…
Generals, March 2024
PAG Spring Play ‘Wrong Window’ May 2-4
Wrong Window? Alfred Hitchcock is probably rolling over in his grave wondering why he didn’t direct this instead of Rear Window. Will he make an appearance just to see what it’s all about? Why were the police told to head North by Northwest and Marnie told to Dial M for Murder? What were Jeff and Lila doing…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Nurses Who Wine and Those Who Don’t
Carol Michels Wow, what a wine night! Perfect weather for this outside party. Linda Olson was the hostess, with a wonderful display of wines. The appetizers were great, too. Thanks to the attendees. Rumor has it that Linda may repeat this next year, too. Mark your calendars for our future dates: March 19: Bernadette Melvin…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Harvey Beim Honored With a Scholarship Fund
Inna Shames The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Program offers the opportunity to create named scholarships in celebration of an event or in memory of a beloved individual. These scholarships can be single gifts or a fund to which many contribute. When Harvey Beim passed away on Feb. 4, 2024, friends approached his wife…