Tom Fisk The Quail Creek Science Club took a field trip on April 20 to the University of Arizona Tree-Ring Lab. The Lab is one of a few global facilities which studies tree rings (dendrochronology) from all over the planet. Tree ring information can be obtained from non-destructive core sampling (living tree rings), old building logs…
Diana Schwartz The Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) monthly meeting held on April 18 welcomed Reverend Randy Mayer as the guest speaker. Rev Mayer is the senior minister of The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Sahuarita, Ariz. He began by playing guitar and singing an original song by Ted Warmbrand. The title…
Mary Jensen For eight days in March, the Quail Creek RV Club took a trip to two different cities in California. Temecula is an old town a little north of San Diego, just inland from the coast. It’s a lush wine & avocado growing region. Pechanga Casino has a beautiful RV resort, with a shuttle…
Carole Berg Every Quail Creek unit has its own distinct personality, and unit 35B is known for its strong sense of support and easy camaraderie. Neighbors here look out for one another, creating a community where connection comes naturally. Located on the north side of Quail Crossing Boulevard near the pickleball court complex, this 117-home…
Janine Baxter The Quail Creek Genealogy Club has had a wonderful start to the year, with two engaging meetings featuring outstanding local presenters. On March 4, members welcomed local researcher and author Sharon Kennedy, who shared her extensive knowledge of the Buffalo Soldiers and their remarkable contributions to American history. Her presentation left a lasting…
Diana Schwartz Election of Officers for 2026 At the monthly meeting on Jan. 17 the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) elected a slate of officers for the 2026 term. They include Carol Smith, president; Mark Mandel, vice president; Nancy Neely, secretary; and Lois Connell, treasurer. Members actively participated in the selection process, confirming the…
Deedee Clary-Stephens and Steve Sanford The Quail Creek Republican Club (QCRC) convened in the Ocotillo Room on Jan. 16. President Steve Sanford welcomed attendees and acknowledged new members to the QCRC. Following the introduction, invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance, Steve Sanford delivered opening remarks, which emphasized the need for volunteers and the need to…
Joseph Caldwell A picture is worth 1,000 words, but to Bob Rietschel, a member of the Quail Creek Writers and Poets Club, those words are what count. This photo documents a life experience, and these life experiences are the fodder for memoirs. Memoirs are one of the common book genres that our members are interested…
Ginny Hutcheson The Touched By Cancer Support Group is seeking more people to drive cancer patients to their scheduled doctor and treatment appointments. You can help save a life by being a volunteer driver for the Road to Recovery program, which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Volunteers may choose the day of the…
Steve Ware The Vietnam Veterans of Quail Creek held their first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 23 with approximately 40 Quail Creek residents and seasonal residents attending. Our first speaker was Pam Hartwell-James with The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC). Pam informed the attendees of a special program being put on by TWOQC in April.…