Don Beaver, Fitness Director Our Quail Creek population is primarily comprised of individuals aged 55 to 90+, and far and away the vast majority of us firmly embrace the phrase “active adult community.” Whether it’s walking the community, swimming laps, playing sports (tennis, pickleball, or golf), taking group exercise classes, or working out with weights…
Tag: swimming
Sports, March 2022
Quail Creek Swimmer Medals at the 2022 Arizona State Senior Olympics
After cancellations due to COVID, the Arizona Senior Olympics (outdoor events only) were held in 2022, including the swim meet on Feb. 27. The competition took place at the Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center in Chandler. Athletes from all over the state showed up for the meet, despite some ongoing COVID concerns and some fairly strict entry…
Sports, March 2018
QC Swimmer Smith Medals at the 2018 Arizona Senior Olympics
This year’s Arizona Senior Olympic swimming competition took place on February 25 at the Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center in Chandler. The swim meet started at 7:30 in the morning when the temperature was in the high 30s. Fortunately, the pool was heated to competition temperature, and the air got somewhat warmer as the meet…
Sports, April 2017
Quail Creek Swimmers participate in Southern AZ Senior Games
Cindy Mayhle Quail Creek was well represented in the Southern Arizona Senior Games swimming competition held March 18 at the Green Valley Recreation West Center pool. Swimming competition can be challenging and sometimes intimidating, especially for those new to this type of event. After weeks of instruction with coach and Instructor Joannie Eastridge, hard work…
Sports, January 2017
New swim instructor comes to Quail Creek
Cindy Mayhle Joannie Eastridge is excited to teach swimming to Quail Creek residents. For many years she has been teaching swimming at all levels, non-swimmers through Masters swim team coaching. In addition she has been a competitive swimmer with many years of Masters Swimming and Open Water swimming experience. Joannie is a Green Valley resident,…