Tag: Safety

Golf Cart, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Safety Reminder

This is a friendly reminder that golf carts and bicycles are required to use the designated multipurpose lanes when available. There are a couple of important reasons for this guideline: Safety: Golf carts and bicycles travel at much slower speeds than vehicles. Keeping them in the multipurpose lanes helps reduce the risk of accidents. Efficiency:…

Quail Creek Is a Limited Smoking Community

This is a reminder that Quail Creek is a Limited Smoking Community per Quail Creek Rule 2.3. Smoking, which includes electronic cigarettes, is prohibited within any Quail Creek community building. In addition, smoking is not permitted within twenty (20) feet of any door or operable window of a community building, nor is it permitted at…

Monsoon Season Hiking

Safety in Arizona Hiking during Arizona’s monsoon season presents unique risks, like sudden storms, lightning, and flash floods. To stay safe: Check Weather Forecasts before hiking, as storms can develop rapidly. Avoid Canyons and Low Areas that are prone to flash flooding, even if it’s not raining locally. Stay Alert for changing weather and the…

Hiking Arizona’s Trails

Arizona offers over 2,800 hiking trails that span diverse landscapes—from deserts with saguaro cacti to forested mountains. Highlights include: The Arizona Trail: An 800-mile route from Mexico to Utah for hikers, bikers, and skiers Havasu Falls: Known for stunning blue waterfalls, requiring an overnight trip Grand Canyon: A world wonder with scenic and challenging hikes…

Thanksgiving Safety Guide

The Santa Rita Fire Department Thanksgiving Safety Guide covers several key areas to ensure a safe holiday experience: 1. General Holiday Safety: • Driving: Thanksgiving is one of the deadliest holidays for traffic accidents. Ensure your car is winter-ready, plan ahead for delays, and avoid driving under the influence. • Home Safety: Make sure entryways…

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…