Marilyn Beim Thursday, January 19; it is 8:00 a.m. and it is cold, very cold. There is a slight wind coming across the community from the snow covered mountains. Despite the early morning hour, despite the weather, 93 women from Quail Creek’s three golf organizations (QCLGA, QC9LGA and Putters) gathered at the Madera Country Club…
Terri Erickson The QCLGA (18 hole club) held its annual Holiday Awards Luncheon on December 15. Approximately 60 women showed up for the 8:00 a.m. shotgun where they played a pick your partner two member team scramble. Immediately after golf they proceeded to the Madera Clubhouse where they were treated to a delicious lunch provided…
Marilyn Beim It was another beautiful day in Quail Creek as the Lady 9er’s (QC9LGA) finished their round of golf and moved to the festively decorated Madera Crystal Ballroom to celebrate the holiday season and the transition to a new board of directors. As each member found her way to a beautifully decorated table, there…
As the year drew to a close, it was time to elect officers for 2017. President Cathy Thiele, Dorene Sims, Membership, Treasurer Gloria Clancy and Dee Waggoner, past president, will continue in their respective positions for another year. New to the Board are Vice President Janet Wegner and Secretary Neila Kozel. At the group’s recent…
Peggy McGee Although it wasn’t a White Christmas celebration, the Lady Putters did have to bundle up as they joined together for the holiday luncheon. Attired in Christmas colors, they brought 161 pounds of groceries and donated $531 in cash to help the local Food Bank that had been forced to close its doors early…
Robert Lewis A number of community residents (golfers and non-golfers) have wondered what impact having a golf course in the community has on their home value. We all believe that having a well maintained golf course should have a positive impact on home prices as well as overall community aesthetics, but what are some of…
Tim Phillips How would you feel if you didn’t have a place called home? The four main trophies for competition in the 18 hole Ladies and 18 hole Men’s group have been in limbo for several years finding no real resting place as they wait for their competitive event to be played once every year.…
Tom Dunipace Tom Dunipace, the Men’s Invitational Chair, has announced that registration is now open for the 2017 QCMGA Invitational scheduled for April 25, 26 and 27. Changes to this year’s Invitational include: Quail Creek residents and renters are required to play as the member and therefore can’t play as the guest; each nine holes…
Tim Phillips The changing of the guard at the QCMGA took place at its Annual Meeting on November 29, 2016 at the Madera Clubhouse. Election results and the new board members were announced at this luncheon meeting that was attended by over 100 members and emceed by VP Allen Mitro. A Power Point presentation prepared…
Tom Haberer Friday, November 11 was sunny and warm and a perfect day for golf as 116 golfers turned out for the Veterans Day Charity Golf Tournament hosted by the Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association. The event raised over $4,400 for local veterans charities while providing a fun day of scramble golf, exciting raffle prizes…