Schedule subject to change – Check Anza or website www.quailcreekhoa.org/activities/fitness_classes.htm. July 15 through Aug. 14, 2025 – Note: Classes are 50 minutes in length. CLASS DAY/TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR Body Blast M 3 p.m., T,TH 10 a.m. Cholla Studio Lorraine Beaver Classic Fitness T,TH 11 a.m. Cholla Studio Lois Bossert Fit & Strong T,TH 8 a.m.…
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July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Quail Creek Karate—Asai Shotokan

Shari Rodgers Asai Shotokan Association International was founded by Shihan Kousaku Yokota to promote Asai-style karate. Shihan Kousaku Yokota visited and held a seminar with the Quail Creek Dojo students a few years ago. This is the style of karate taught and practiced at the Anza gym under the direction of Sensei Herum. Last month…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Every Martial Art Has a Symbol, and Shotokan Is No Different

Shari Rodgers How did Shotokan’s symbol become the tiger? Read on! The tiger symbol of Shotokan Karate is one that’s immediately recognized by karate practitioners around the world, yet two questions often asked are what does this symbol represent and where did it come from? We know that tigers themselves don’t exist naturally in Japan.…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Anza Athletic Club Class Descriptions
Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Lorraine Beaver. Work all muscle groups using high-volume reps and low resistance with dumbbell weights—a great workout geared to improving muscle tone and definition and cardiovascular fitness. Class limit 24 Body Blast Stretch M 1 p.m. Lorraine Beaver. We have added some boxing moves to transform and challenge your muscles…
June 2025, Generals
Anza Athletic Club Schedule of Classes
Schedule subject to change – Check Anza or website www.quailcreekhoa.org/activities/fitness_classes.htm. June 15 through July 14, 2025 – Note: Classes are 50 minutes in length. CLASS DAY/TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Cholla Studio Lorraine Beaver Body Blast Stretch M 1 p.m. Cholla Studio Lorraine Beaver Classic Fitness T,TH 11 a.m. Cholla Studio Lois…
November 2024, Sports
Please Allow Me to Introduce …
Don Beaver, Director of Fitness Sept. 25 was our first Fitness Equipment Familiarization and Orientation class, with a tremendous turnout of more than 30 people in attendance. Obviously, we discovered that there is a great need for this monthly service for new homeowners, renters, and/or residents who simply wish to understand the Anza’s fitness equipment.…
September 2024, Sports
Anza Athletic Club Schedule of Classes
Schedule subject to change – Check Anza or website www.quailcreekhoa.org/activities/fitness_classes.htm. September 15 through October 14, 2024 – Note: Classes are 50 minutes in length. CLASS DAY/TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Cholla Studio Lorraine Beaver Body Blast Stretch M,W 3 p.m. Cholla Studio Lorraine Beaver Classic Fitness T,TH 11 a.m. Cholla Studio Lois…
September 2024, Sports
Anza Athletic Club Class Descriptions
Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Lorraine Beaver. Work all muscle groups using high-volume reps and low resistance with dumbbell weights—a great workout geared to improving muscle tone and definition and cardiovascular fitness. Class limit 24 Body Blast Stretch M,W 3 p.m. Lorraine Beaver. We have added some boxing moves to transform and challenge your muscles…
September 2024, Generals
Realistic Expectations—Part Two
Don Beaver, Fitness Director Last month, this column discussed the need to set realistic physical fitness goals and how to be able to pursue/attain them through a firm commitment. Whether you wish to lose weight; gain strength; increase cardiovascular capabilities; improve your golf, tennis, or pickleball abilities; or improve your overall balance and mobility, the…
August 2024, Generals
Realistic Expectations
Don Beaver, Fitness Director Quail Creek boasts over 6,000 residents and, naturally, when it comes to fitness, there are a wide range of expectations/goals that we encounter at the Anza. This article will attempt to recognize what fitness goals you should be able to set given our facilities, equipment, group exercise classes, and other activities.…