Bone health is often an overlooked part of aging. We may not realize that our bones are weakened until we experience a fracture due to a fall or traumatic event. How do you prevent this from happening? Here are some generalized tips to maintain strong, healthy bones: 1. Eat a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet. Include foods with calcium,…
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Generals, August 2022
Medicare Fair October 11
Join us for our First Annual Quail Creek Medicare Fair! The Fair, sponsored by Medicare A to Z, a Q&A Group company, will be on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The morning session will be from 9 a.m. until noon, and the afternoon session will be from noon until 3 p.m. (Each session is the same.) Our…
Generals, March 2022
Save the Date for American Red Cross Blood Drive March 20
Nancy Planck The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Sunday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse, Silver Rooms 1 and 2. Be someone’s luck of the draw! Registration typically begins 30 days prior to each drive. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or log onto www.redcrossblood.org and…
Generals, February 2022
Save the Date for American Red Cross Blood Drive March 20
Nancy Planck The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Sunday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse, Silver Rooms 1 and 2. Be someone’s luck of the draw! Registration typically begins 30 days prior to each drive. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or log onto www.redcrossblood.org and…
Features, February 2021
Supporting Cancer Research with Luminaria Bags
Ginny Hutcheson The Quail Creek Fights Back Relay for Life team will be selling luminaria bags to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Due to the COVID-19 virus, cancer research programs have lost their momentum. The University of Arizona cancer research programs, that the Quail Creek team has supported in the past, need our help.…
Generals, January 2021
Save The Date for February 14 Blood Drive
Nancy Planck, Member Services The American Red Cross is holding the next blood drive on Sunday, Feb. 14, in front of the Kino Conference Center from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For your safety and the staff’s safety, only four donors will be allowed in the Bloodmobile at one time. Please do not show up…
Generals, August 2020
Red Cross Blood Drive
Nancy Planck, Activities Coordinator The next scheduled Blood Drive is on Sunday, September 13. At this time, the location has not been determined in Quail Creek. We have had success with the temporary location with the Blood Mobile at the Kino Conference Center. Please watch “What’s Happening” for an announcement when we can start scheduling 30…
Generals, July 2020
Red Cross Blood Drive Update
Nancy Planck We wish to thank everyone that signed up so quickly for our July 12, Blood Drive. As usual, Quail Creek residents’ responses to support our community are amazing. We so appreciate the donors who sign up on their smartphones as soon they know when the next drive is being held! The next scheduled blood…
Generals, June 2020
Thank You Quail Creek from The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross The American Red Cross is so grateful to all our partners that continue to stand with us through the evolution of the Coronavirus Disease 2020 (COVID-19). Hundreds of thousands of donors and blood drive hosts have responded to the call to support the lifesaving mission, and we can’t thank you enough!…
Features, June 2020
My First Telemedicine Visit
Judy McCormick I had an appointment to see the cardiologist right after everything shut down, so I cancelled the appointment. Later, I heard that you could use telemedicine, so I made an appointment. I was very unsure as to how everything worked. The scheduler gave me the URL and told me to sign in 15…