About 17 nurses enjoyed getting together on September 19 at the Firefly restaurant in Amado. After eating, Paul Williams, a dedicated volunteer, presented various ways of maintaining our own medical information. Then Kelly Adams, the new CEO of the renamed Santa Cruz Valley hospital, discussed the current status of the hospital, future plans and…
Tag: Nurses of Quail Creek
Clubs & Classes, May 2018
Nurses of Quail Creek
M. Darcangelo and B. Mitro Over 20 nurses gathered at the home of Jan Agner on April 9 to hear Chris Erickson, RN discuss Alzheimer’s disease, one of 70 forms of dementia. She discussed the ten items on an assessment sheet she distributed and then provided information on the Citizen’s Care Program from the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Nurses of Quail Creek to meet April 9
Janice Messer and Marilyn Darcangelo Over 20 members gathered at the home of Judy Kerlin on January 29 to enjoy a variety of soups, breads (supplied by Pat Hildebrand), and desserts. Pat discussed the projects in her life and her current business, Pat’s Artisan Bread. The evening ended with a post-Christmas exchange including coffees,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Nurses of Quail Creek
Marilyn Darcangelo All Quail Creek nurses are invited to our January 29 meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the home of Judy Kerlin. Pat Hildebrand (the bread lady) will talk about her becoming an entrepreneur in the art of artisan bread making here in Quail Creek. While we enjoy a variety of six soups, Pat…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Nurses of Quail Creek
Marilyn Darcangelo Debra Mallory and Judy McCormick co-hosted the November meeting. Over 25 members heard Cheryl Taylor, RN, Red Cross Regional Lead, discuss her involvement in the disasters in Houston and Las Vegas. The primary role of the Red Cross in these disasters is to provide basic first aid, food and shelter. She then…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Attention, nurses!
Marilyn Darcangelo It was reported that there was a lively discussion of The Midwife’s Confession at the September nurses’ meeting. With wine and desserts, most of the discussion questions were answered. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Debra Mallory’s home. The afternoon time is to accommodate our…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Nurses of Quail Creek
Myriads of salads filled the kitchen as Paula Scafuri and Marge Hockemeier hosted our July meeting. After eating, Ralph Scafuri, MD, discussed joint replacements and both conservative and surgical treatments. The next meeting will be a book discussion of The Midwife’s Confession, by Diane Chamberlain, on September 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Nurses of Quail Creek
Marilyn Darcangelo Fourteen nurses celebrated Nurses Week at a luncheon at Lavenders Restaurant on May 24. Jan Agner, Sally Geers and Judy Kerlin decorated the table with fresh roses and paper nurse’s caps filled with chocolates which everyone took home – a nice remembrance of great companionship and fun. Marge Hockemeier and Paula Scafuri are…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Nurses of Quail Creek
Marilyn Darcangelo Camaraderie, fun and food again continued into the New Year for a post-holiday get together for the nurses of Quail Creek. Everyone enjoyed three varieties of chile, cornbread and sides. Hagan Das ice cream bars for dessert completed the meal. Afterward, the white elephant exchange provided much competition and laughter. Our next meeting…