What's Happening at QC

Special Edition, May 2, 2010

Occasionally throughout the year What's Happening is published as a special edition and features the various ways in which Quail Creek residents demonstrate an "active life style." In this edition you will find information about a sample of clubs, activities, and committees (from over 100 clubs and activities and a dozen committees).

For more details about these and other clubs and activities, see Clubs and Activities.

Quail Creek residents may log into the HOA web site at Quail Creek to view the full list of committees and their responsibilities under the "Board Room" tab.

Write to the Editor at whatshappeningatquailcreek@quailcreekpoa.org. But please communicate with your Editor about What's Happening issues only.

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Billiards Club (New!)

Cabaret Dance Club (New!)

Alley Oops Bowling Club (New!)

Ballroom Dance Club (New!)

This is a formal event, men in Tuxedos and women in evening gowns.

The QCBDC has 80 member couples.

Dance to big bands such as: LetsDanceBand, Jan Garber Orchestra, Lonny Lynn and Myron Sommerfeld.

Sponsor dance classes, such as Night Club 2 Step, Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing and Rumba.

Sponsors the Community Expo which provides Quail Creek residents an opportunity to meet one on one with area vendors.

Memberships are available: Contact Susan Stacey, Membership Chair, email: sstacey49@gmail.com, phone: 520-445-6561
Contact Mary Harris, Dance Instruction, email: rmjharris@gmail.com, phone: 520-625-3321
Posted by Ralph Harris for Ballroom Dance Club (rmjharris@gmail.com)
For more information, see http://QuailCreekBallroomDance.com

Sportsmens Club (New!)

Border Patrol - History & current enforcment practices.

Fishing: South of the border - Down Mexico way - How & where

Local Game Warden: Best places for game viewing, trespass permission, etc.

Park managers from the major State and National parks

Club members on local fishing, hunting, camping and target shooting.

Sponsored free fly fishing/tying class room and on the water training

Contact Bill Ellis for more information (310)621-3897 email:billellis@quailcreeksportsmen.org
Posted by Bill Ellis for Sportsmens Club (billellis@quailcreeksportsmen.org)
For more information, see www.QuailCreekSportsmen.org

Minnesota Club (New!)

Desert Friends (New!)

Communications Committee (New!)

Green Committee Volunteers (New!)

The Green Committee is always looking for the broadest participation possible on the Committee as a whole as well as the sub committees associated with the Green Committee:
Course Committee
Pricing Committee
Sales and Marketing Committee
Open Forum May 19 - 6:00 pm at Madera

The Green Committee is always looking for new volunteers interested in assisting in how the golf and course programs are operated.
The Green Committee has five (5) At Large members who are chosen from a list of interested residents throughout the community who have filled in the Volunteer Application and then are interviewed by the Green Committee Members in October. In 2010, two of these positions will come open. The candidates recommended by the Green Committee are then approved by the POA Board for a three year term beginning Jan. 1 each year.

The Course Committee is also comprised of interested resident golfers who meet monthly with the Golf Head Professional and Golf Superintendent to discuss pertinent golf and maintenance issues on the golf course. If interested in joining this sub committee, contact Ed McCoy who is chair of this committee.

The Pricing Committee is headed by Jack Galanti and is comprised of 6 residents interested in evaluating golf costs in our area and after reviewing budget needs for the coming year, make their recommendations for annual dues, green fees for both residents and non residents, range token costs, outside events, etc. - all of which make up the golf income statement and are designed to cover all pro shop and maintenance and new golf course equipment costs for the coming year (2011). This committee starts meeting in April of each year with the head golf professional, budget committee reps and works until October. Contact Jack Galanti if interested in being a part of this sub committee.

The Sales and Marketing Committee sub committee is charged with helping to increase golf revenues through advertising, promotion and making recommendations for new revenue generating events. This sub committee contacts new residents here, and other local communities, to encourage the purchase of annual play passes. Phil Perzan heads up this committee that meets regularly with the head golf professional. Contact Phil Perzan if interested in seeing how this sub committee operates.

Quarterly Open Golf Forums are held for all residents to attend and discuss current golf course issues. The next Open Golf Forum is on May 19 at 6:00 pm at the Madera Clubhouse in the Ballroom. The two key issues to be discussed is golf course aerification and the Quail Nine Bunker remediation project.
Posted by Tim Phillips for Green Committee (tphillips45@cox.net)

Unit Rep Committee (New!)

Eastern Seaboard Club (New!)

Democratic Club (New!)

Enjoy good food and refreshments with others who share your interests and concerns

Meet candidates for office in an intimate, friendly atmosphere

Get involved in issues affecting our quality of life

Participate in campaigns, committees and activities

Support local charities and community organizations

Be a voice in setting direction for our club

Sound good? We'd love to meet you!

We meet in the Silver Room of the Madera Clubhouse every 2nd Monday evening at 6:30pm and every 3rd Saturday at 3pm. Each meeting features a guest speaker or presentation. A pot-luck dinner follows the Saturday meetings. For further information, e-mail quailcreekdemocrats@gmail.com, or call Phil Friedland, 520-445-6765.
Posted by Tom Pedriana for Democratic Club (scottie_harley@yahoo.com)
For more information, see dcqc.org

RV Club (New!)

Table Tennis Club (New!)

Performing Arts Guild (PAG) (New!)

Critters Club (New!)

Line Dancing (New!)

Introduction to Line Dancing is at 5:00

Beginning Line Dancing is at 5:30

Advanced Line Dancing is at 6:30

No charge, please wear comfortable shoes.

Contact Cindy Fletcher email:jwfletchaz@msn.com or call 393-1165
Posted by Cindy Fletcher for Line Dancing (jwfletchaz@msn.com)

Ladies Golf Association - 9-Hole League (New!)

Activities Committee (New!)

March 6 - Community Day

April 17 - Home and Garden Tour

April 25 - Civic Orchestra of Tucson Concert

July 4 - Fourth of July Event

November 13 - Annual Garage Sale

December 11 - Christmas Event

Quail Creek Volunteer forms are available at the concierge desk or as an eForm on the Quail Creek website under "Homeowner Info".

Contact Sylvia Butler, Chairperson, for more information (email: Butler916@msn.com, phone: 648-7610)
Posted by Daryl W. Laux for Activities Committee (lauxdw@gmail.com)

Education Committee (New!)

Photography Club (New!)

Meetings: We meet on the second Monday of each month from 7-9PM in the Gold Room of the Madera Club House.

Programs: A guest presenter gives an interesting and informative program on a wide range of photographic topics each month, year round.

Field Trips: A "photo shoot" field trip is planned for members September through May to a uniquely southwstern Arizoma location.

Exhibitions: Members of the Photography Club exhibit their work at the annual Quail Crek Arts and Crafts Fair in November of each year.

Contest: The Photo of the Month contest exhibits the winning monthly photo at the Madera Club House and the Quail Creek Sale Office.

Workshops: Photo education workshops are scheduled throughout the year for members by experienced and professional photography instructors.

Special Intersst Groups: SIGs for members interested in sharing and exploring various photo topics and/or equipment interests meet informally during the year.

Contact Pat Thoresen for more information: (email pthorsen@cox.net or phone 207-0372)(www.quailcreekhoa.org under "Clubs and Activities" tab "Photography" for all the latest announcements and minutes of meetings.)

If you'd like to have more fun with photography, of just learn more about how to operate your camera, please come and join us!
Posted by Patricia Thoresen for Photography Club (pthoresen@cox.net)

The Women of Quail Creek (New!)

Computer Club (New!)

Sports Committee (New!)

The role of the Sports Committee is to promote fitness activities in Quail Creek and to suggest policy changes and improvements for the Sports Center facilities. We coordinated the Quail Creek Run, which was very successful with over 400 participants. The Run raised about $4,000 each for the Green Valley Animal League and the Food Bank. We will be conducting another Fitness Challenge this summer which will be somewhat different from last year's successful Challenge, but will be interesting and lots of fun. The Sports Committee will also work with the Wellness Committee to provide some fun activities during Wellness Week. The Committee is looking into adding fitness stations within Quail Creek.

Look under Sports Center on the POA website to see a description of the services that are offered in the Sports Center. You can have a chair massage in the Fitness Center or take one of our exercise classes including Cardio Sculpt, Low Impact Aerobics, Dancin' with Nancy, and Step Challenge. We have a new instructor for Tai Chi/Qigong who will be offering classes both in the morning and evening. The Sports Center includes a workout room with elliptical machines, treadmills, recumbent bikes, stationary bikes (one brand new one), resistance machines, and free weights. It is staffed during peak hours, which are listed on the website, and is available with key entry at other times. Guests over 18 may use the workout room, but EVERYONE needs to sign a waiver, which can be obtained from the Sports Center staff.

There are two swimming pools, a leisure pool and a lap pool, and a hot tub. Children under 18 are allowed only in the leisure pool during specific hours (11 AM -1 PM and 4:30-6:30 PM). There are also bocce ball courts. You can bring your own balls or they can be checked out from the Sports Center staff. Tennis courts are managed by the Tennis Club.

We are recruiting a new member for the Sports Committee. If you are interested or if you have suggestions to bring to the Sports Committee, please e-mail Mark Mandel mark_mandel109@hotmail.com, Chair of the Committee. Visit our website to see more about Sports Center facilities and activities.
Posted by Ruth Maki for Sports Committee (ruthmaki@cox.net)
For more information, see http://www.quailcreekhoa.org/Modules/DetailOnly.aspx?cID=9094

Quilting Covey (New!)

Week 1 DEMO/CLASS:
Meeting Leader Education Coordinator Chris Benight,

Week 2 GENERAL MEETING:
Meeting Co Leader Lead Coordinator Sue Norris
Meeting Co Leader Birthday Coordinator Nancy Trefethen,

Week 3 CHARITY WORK DAY
Meeting Co Leaders Charity Coordinators Marge Swim / Jeanne Stevens

Week 4 PROGRAMS
Meeting Co Leaders Program Coordinators Beth McKibbon / Pam Peake

Week 5 MISC WORK
Meeting Co Leaders Could be anyone, Basically is a sew day

Sue Norris (398-7150) (norris210@gmail.com)
Posted by Sue Norris for Quilting Covey (norris201@gmail.com)
For more information, see http://elite.quailcreekhoa.org/Modules/ModuleOnly.aspx?cID=5798

Diabetes Education Forum (New!)

What is diabetes?

When is blood sugar too high or too low?

What are the Common Complications and/or Major complications?

How do I Manage my diabetes at special times?

Do you wish you knew:

Which foods spike your blood sugar and

Which foods do not

Which foods support and

Which foods interfere with your blood sugar management

How a Diagnosis of Diabetes Can Actually Improve Your Health?

Our Guest Speakers will help you learn the answers to these and many other questions as you learn to be your own best advocate.

Our goal is to increase knowledge of diabetes self management, to enhance ability to live with diabetes, and to prevent the serious health complications of diabetes.

Monthly meetings are free and open to everyone interested in diabetes, but especially people living with diabetes, their spouses, family, and friends.

Meetings in 2010:
First Wednesday of the Month at 6:30pm in the Ballroom or Silver Room of the Madera Clubhouse

Coordinators:
Sue Norris (398-7150) (norris210@gmail.com)
Margaret Katz (495-5794) (philjune1@msn.com)
Posted by Sue Norris for Diabetes Education Forum (norris201@gmail.com)
For more information, see http://elite.quailcreekhoa.org/Modules/ModuleOnly.aspx?cID=5775

Needlework Club (New!)

Library at Madera Clubhouse (New!)

Lady Putters (New!)

Putter/Niner event

Saddlebrooke/Mountain View Invitational

Moonlight Madness

Battle of the Sexes

Christmas in July

Rally for the Cure

We also have a meeting/luncheon every six weeks. Gift cards are given out at each luncheon.

Dues are $20.00 the first year (including a Lady Putter visor) / $10.00 annual dues and $1.00 per week. All you need is a putter, golf ball, and a name tag. Not sure about joining? For $1.00, you join us on Wednesday as the guest of a Lady Putter or on your own as a prospective member.

Have questions? Call Mary Litfin, President, 648-1815 for more information.
Posted by Daryl W. Laux for Lady Putters (lauxdw@gmail.com)
For more information, see http://www.quailcreekputters.com

QC Reminders

Quail Creek has many clubs representing a broad variety of activities -- outdoor activities (like hiking and golf) and indoor activities (like bowling and billiards) -- and interests -- cars, computers, performing arts, and dance classes -- just to name a few. Health information and check-ups, maintenance of the library, and trash removal on local highways are among the services provided by other QC groups. We encourage you to login to the QC web site and explore the offerings under the Clubs & Activities tab. Any updates or reminders for clubs, activities, and services are listed below.

Other Notes and News

The Special Edition on clubs, activities, and committees is located at Special Edition: What's Happening at Quail Creek
To contribute to What's Happening see quailcreekpoa.org/announce.
What's Happening editorial policies. See editorial policies statement.
Announcing club or activity updates in the Club and Activity News section. See club update instructions.

Friday Q&A is a nice way of keeping abreast of current issues at the POA board level. Board members report on such issues and engage the audience in an informal discussion. The Q&A sessions normally occur each Friday at 10:00 in the Gold Room of the clubhouse.