Information presented in this guide has been gathered from the respective instructors. All class times, fees and meeting locations are subject to change. Please consult instructor with any questions. We apologize if we inadvertently missed any activity or organization. Enjoy your guide!
Arts & Crafts | Books & Writing | Cards & Games | Dance & Music | Fitness | Golf | Hobbies & Clubs | Performing Arts | Religious Organizations | Service Organizations | Social Organizations | Madera Clubhouse Calendar of Events
Art Glass
Enjoy learning to create stained glass windows, sun catchers, platters, bowls, vases, and more. Work with lead, foil, mosaics or warm glass. Meetings are the first Monday in March, June, September, and December. Studio open selected times with trained monitor on duty. For more information: Nancy Hoppe, 625-1820. Email: nannerbill@aol.com
Fine Arts Room
The Fine Arts Room is equipped for painting, sewing, and crafts and can be used for other activities not requiring major tools or equipment.
Gourd Art Women's Workshop
We are a group of beginner to expert women gourd crafters who enjoy creative artistry and the challenge of working with gourds to create beauty from nature’s bounty. Come visit any Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts room and see how beautifully creative you can get with a gourd. All women are welcome to come by. For more information: Kay Adams,
399-4110, or Yoshie Hennessy, 625-2618.
Quail Creek Ceramics Club
Our studio is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9 a.m. - noon and Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. We have greenware, bisque and paints for you to use. We also work with clay and offer classes to get you started. For more information: Janelle Hyslop, 625-5639 or Carol Blank, 867-8061.
Quail Creek Lapidary & Jewelry Making Club
The club offers training in cutting and polishing stones, silversmithing, chainmaking, beadweaving, precious metal clay (PMC), and other jewelry making techniques. The shop is equipped with a rock saw, grinders, polishers, soldering equipment, and a PMC kiln. For more information: Jackie Knight, 625-1322. Email: knightwriter@cox.net
Quail Creek Needlework Club
The club encourages and supports all of the needlework crafts: sewing, embroidery, quilting, crochet, and knitting—anything with a needle. We meet every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the Fine Arts Room. For more information: Marge Hockemeier, 648-2690.
Woodcrafters
Comprised of members interested in making wood items—toys, tables, wood inlay projects, etc. We also include, wood burning and whittling. We meet to share knowledge, patterns, and craft tips. For more information: Harry L. Pell, 867-6262. Email: hlpjep@yahoo.com
Exchange Library
The lending library is located in the Zinc Room of the Madera Clubhouse. We can only accept a limited amount of book donations there. For large donations contact Phil Geddes at 625-9421. For more information: Lori Klug, 525-3700. Email: lklug1@cox.net
Brush-Up Bridge
Bridge sessions are each Monday for persons wanting to polish their bridge-playing skills. For more information: Sandy Argubright 393-0376.
Ladies’ Marathon Bridge
Teams play a set number of hands against other teams on a flexible, monthly schedule from October to June. Winners determined by all games played. Teams must be finalized prior to September for following season. For more information: Joy Roberts, 300-4430.
Mah Jongg Group
This group meets every Monday at 12:30 p.m. in the library of the Madera Clubhouse to play Mah Jongg, a game played with tiles with symbols, similar to suits in cards. All skill levels are welcome. For more information: Marilyn Darcangelo, 625-2267.
Mixed Party Bridge
Party Bridge Wednesday afternoon, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. men and women welcome. Sign-up sheet is at the Madera Clubhouse. Please sign-up before Tuesday at noon to play on Wednesday of that week. $1 for prize money. For more information: Gwen Mowat, 625-8210.
Monday & Thursday Pinochle
Come join us at 1:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon to play or learn to play a relaxing game of pinochle. Then come join us at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening for more of a challenge in the game of pinochle. Place - Silver Room of the Madera Clubhouse. For more information: Wally Ueberschar, 648-0628.
Tuesday Morning Ladies’ Bridge
Come out and join us for a morning of fun on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday. We meet in the card room at the recreation center. For more information: Wanda Holly, 648-2825. Email: hollydowa@cox.net
Thursday Afternoon Ponytail Canasta
This is an interesting and enjoyable card game, easy to learn and fun to play. We meet on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. in the Silver Room in the Madera Clubhouse. Experience a fun game for fun people.
Ballroom Dance Club
The Quail Creek Ballroom Dance Club’s mission is to provide formal evenings for the enjoyment of Quail Creek member residents. Dances featuring renowned orchestras are held In the Madera Clubhouse during the months of December, January, February, and March. Ballroom dance lessons are also sponsored by the club. For more information: Mary Harris, 625-3321. Email: rmjharris@gmail.com. Website: www.QuailCreekBallroomDance.com
Cabaret Dance Club
The Cabaret Dance Club organizes and conducts cabaret dance entertainment for its members. Dances are held In the Madera Clubhouse between October and April. A selection of bands featuring varying musical styles play at these events. This gives the membership the opportunity to express themselves thru dance utilizing multiple dance styles, including line dancing, country dance, rock and roll, jitterbug, and more. For more information: David Winter, 777-3190 or Candy Williams, 648-0860.
Line Dancing
Line dancing is fun exercise for anyone—no partner needed. Both beginners and intermediate dancers are welcome. Learn new dances each week. No sign-up is needed. Come when you can. We meet in the ballroom of the Madera Clubhouse. Details are in the monthly calendar. For more information: Cindy Fletcher, 393-1165. Email: jwfletchaz@msn.com
Quail Creek Cloggers
A group of experienced cloggers meets each Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Fine Arts Room under the direction of instructor Sandy Argubright. New members are welcome. No experience necessary. For more information: Sandy Argubright, 393-0376.
Valley Voices Women’s Chorus
A group of women who enjoy singing together, for fun as well as for the purpose of providing entertainment at Performing Arts functions at Quail Creek. For more information: Pam Campbell, 625-2911. Email: hcampbell3@cox.net
Fitness Classes
Group Exercise Fitness Classes led by Certified Instructors: For more information contact Mary Jane Goodrick, mgoodrick@cox.net or 784-4073. Cardio Sculpt • Cardio Interval • Co-Ed Sports Conditioning • Low Impact Aerobics • Step Challenge • Strong, Stretched & Centered • Yoga
Quail Creek Couples Golf Association
Couples fun golf once a month. Participants must have local handicap through one of QC’s recognized golf organizations. For more information: Skip Fumia, 867-8977 or renshi@cox.net
Quail Creek Lady Putters
We meet every Wednesday morning for 18 holes of fun putting. Putting or other golf skills are not necessary to become a member of our fun, social group. For more information: Mary Litfin, 648-1815. Email: rlitfin@hotmail.com
Quail Creek Ladies’ 9-Hole Golf Association
The Quail Creek 9-Hole Golf Association plays every Thursday morning. We enjoy golf, fellowship, monthly luncheons, invitational, and other special events. Five golf scores are required to establish a handicap. Annual dues are $40 per year, which includes handicap and league dues. More information is available on our website at, www.qcladies9.net or contact Mary Lehman, 399-0707. Email: azlehman@yahoo.com
Quail Creek Ladies’ 18-Hole Golf Association
The Quail Creek Ladies’ 18-Hole Golf Association meets each Thursday for organized play. The ladies, who are usually paired in flights, participate in weekly ABCD and low gross - low net tournaments, as well as four major tournaments each year. For more information: Carol Clifford, 399-2441 or ccliff5@cox.net or Dreama Fumia, 867-8977 or sd.bushido@cox.net
Quail Creek Men’s 9-Hole Golf Association
The Desert Duffers mission is “Golf is a Game! Have Fun!” This is the purpose and objective of the Desert Duffers. Golf activities are conducted in accordance with USGA, AGA, local, and Desert Duffers standing rules. AGA handicapping is used for both individual and team events. Golf outings at other courses and social activities with wives are included. For more information: Chuck Kell, 625-2984. Email: candkkell@hotmail.com
Quail Creek Men’s Golf Association
The objectives of the Quail Creek Men’s Golf Association are to promote the game of golf, its rules, and traditions. This is an 18-hole league, playing on Tuesdays. Dues are $45 per year. There are four major tournaments a year, plus a 3-day member-guest. For more information: Gordy Johnson, 399-2297. Email: gjohnson@ag.arizona.edu
Quail Creek Veteran’s Golf Association
The purpose of the Quail Creek Veteran’s Golf Association (QCVGA) is to promote the game of golf, encourage good fellowship and sportsmanship among the military veteran’s, spouses, widows and widowers of the Quail Creek Community with timely events and special tournaments. Tournaments are held at various courses within the Green Valley area. Tournaments are conducted in accordance with USGA, AGA, and QCVGA rules. Dues are $10 per year. For more information: Tom Contreras, 207-8941. Email: tjcontreras45@cox.net
Critters Club
The Critters Club provides education for its pet owner members and promotes socialization of pets through distribution of information, guest speakers and activities. For more information: Paul Ferraro, 625-5436.
Quail Creek Birders
We enjoy monthly or bi-monthly field trips in Southern Arizona observing the various birds that are native to the range or who migrate through in summer and winter. Novices and experienced birders are welcome. For more information: Hans Duerr, 393-0612. Email: duebig@cox.net
Quail Creek Computer Club
The Computer Club, one of the most popular clubs in Quail Creek, provides timely and topical monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. As part of the nominal annual fee, members may attend as many classes and/or workshops as they wish. Please visit our website at, quailcreekcomputerclub.org or contact Al Miller, 648-7553. Email: ambiance@cox.net
Women Of Quail Creek
We are a Women of Quail Creek Women’s Club with speakers, events with more in depth education into Women issues and understanding of today’s world. Have fun and learn more on how to better our lives and our community. For more information: Joy O’Farrell, 648-1601. Email: larjof9@cox.net
Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild (Theater Group)
The mission of the club is to present variety, musical, drama, and comedy productions for the enjoyment of club members, Quail Creek residents, and their guests. Please see our website at, www.quailcreekpag.com. For more information: Jim Roth, 399-3905.
Bible Study - Women’s
This is a non-denominational Christian study and fellowship group. There are two 8-10 week sessions, January and October. The classes are on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Silver Room at the Madera Clubhouse. All Quail Creek ladies are warmly welcomed. For more information: Pat Hartwell, 393-7846.
Desert Hills Lutheran Church
Church activities include choir, confirmation, Sunday school, adult forums, various service groups, and divine drama. For more information: Pastor Overson, 648-1633.
Valley Presbyterian Church
Church activities and organizations include Stephen Ministry, sanctuary choir, fellowship dinners, adult education, Bible study, Christian library, grief recovery, hand bell ringers, men’s group Bible study, mission projects, neighborhood caring group, Parkinson’s support group, pastoral care, prayer ministry, Presbyterian women’s group, supper cluster group, singles’ group, and T.O.P.S. group. For more information: Contact the church office,
625-5023. Email: vpc-office@valleypres.net
Care & Share
Our committee provides NO COST - SHORT TERM assistance and moral support when a Quail Creek resident is confronted with illness, hospitalization, or death of a loved one. We deliver prepared meals; provide transportation, or in-home visits. Our motto is “Neighbor Helping Neighbor.” Baby equipment is available for use when your little ones visit. We are looking for medical equipment. For more information: Kathy Abel 648-2172 or Jan Delcour,
207-6736.
Community Emergency Response Team (Cert)
The CERT team assists the fire department in a major emergency. For more information: Bill Kerr, 399-1234.
Neighborhood Watch
This volunteer group provides neighborhood security. For more information: Jim Wilson, 393-0088.
Quail Creek Blanket Brigade
Through the gift of lovingly handmade blankets, this not-for-profit service organization works to provide a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are in substantial distress in their lives. Blankets of all sizes and styles will be welcomed. For more information: Mary Ellen Pruess, 399-2314. Email: blanket-brigade@cox.net
Quail Creek Memorial Committee
The mission of this committee is to establish a venue for memorializing Quail Creek residents who are deceased. For more information: Mary Ellen Pruess, 399-2314. Email: ez4u2c.its.me@cox.net
Colorado Club
Come join us and enjoy Bronco Brunch, cocktail parties, Colorado Rockies Baseball games, & Dinner Triple Play Miniature Golf, plus more. For more information: Loretta Jo Halboth, 399-2777. Email: lorettajo@cox.net
Eastern Seaboard Club
We are a social club for those who claim allegiance to that portion of the country. We meet for different activities five to six times a year. All who qualify are welcome. For more information: Nancy Sherman, 625-4927. Email: nansherman@cox.net
Trips And Tours
We do trips and tours of the surrounding area with specialty trips to Nevada and Mexico, as well as cruises to exciting destinations. For more information: Joy Sack, 399-2511. Email: sacknj@cox.net
Quail Creek Billiards Club
Via extensive publicity, plus our Wednesday morning and Monday evening 8-ball games, Ladies’ Tuesday evening and Thursday afternoon billiards, and our free one-hour pool lessons, we promote the widespread recreational use of Quail Creek’s superb billiards equipment in the Madera Clubhouse Billiards Room. Our club has over 200 mostly novice and intermediate member players. All of our weekly events are entertaining recreational and socializing activities providing a way to meet others who enjoy playing pool and watching others play pool. The ladies’ sessions also welcome beginning men players and couples. For more information: Dick Sussman, 393-8600. Email: dbs2@usa.net
Quail Creek Bocce Ball Club
The purpose of the Quail Creek Bocce Ball Club is to have fun and to meet new people. The club plays on Mondays at 3:00 p.m. when the weather is cool or at 7:00 p.m. during the warmer weather. Everyone is welcome, even if you have never played bocce before. Dues are $5.00/person. If you are not certain you want to join the club, come give it a try. For more information: Donna Wieb, 393-1667.
Quail Creek Hikers
We hike weekly from October through April, generally in the nearby mountains. Hikes are of varying difficulty, from moderate to strenuous. For more information: Steve Pruess, 399-2314.
Quail Creek Strollers
From mid-September to May, we stroll/amble weekly throughout the beautiful desert/mountains of the greater Tucson area. Strolls/Treks are 5-7 miles at various speeds. Ambles are 3-5 miles at 1-2 mph. For more information: Glenn Johnson, 440-4882.
Quail Creek Softball Club
Senior (55+) slow pitch softball is a major activity in the Green Valley area. More than 150 players of both sexes and all skills are currently playing. Games are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, generally in the mornings, year round. For more information: Nick Charles, 777-3337. Email: nickcharles@cox.net.
Quail Creek Table Tennis Club
Our club is made up of anyone interested in having fun while playing ping pong. Levels of play are from beginners to more advanced players who compete in local competitions. Experienced players are willing to teach the beginners with their game. For more information: Robert Trent, 207-2498.
Quail Creek Tennis Club
Quail Creek Tennis Club promotes an active program of tennis by organizing men’s, women’s, and mixed play, conducting tournaments, social events, intra-club, and inter-club activities, supporting league play and encouraging fellowship and good sportsmanship. For more information: Ian Meldrum,
399-1023 or meldrums85614@cox.net
Washington State Club
We are a social club that meets four to five times a year for social functions. Join us to socialize, play games, take trips, and celebrate Washington events with other Washingtonians. For more information: Muriel Larson, 625-5795.
Water Aerobics
Water aerobics at the Quail Creek pool continues to grow. CD leads the group, David (50 minutes) or Billy Jo (40 minutes). Equipment is put out and picked up by whomever is there. Groups have 2-30 participants. Work out with us at 9:00 a.m. in the winter, 8:30 a.m. in the summer.
MADERA CLUBHOUSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mac Frampton Pianist
& Special Guest Tenor Sam Hagan
February 23, 2009
Mac Frampton is a sound worth seeing! The magnificence of his music, the power of his personality, and the humor of his wit, crescendos to a totally awesome event. He’s considered to be one of the nation’s top solo pops concert pianists. Think of Horowitz mixed with Liberace with an ounce of Victor Borge, and you’ve got the picture. New to the show is vocalist Sam Hagan. Hagan has performed as a featured soloist with some of America’s best orchestras throughout the U.S. and the world. In Atlanta, Hagan is a member of the 3 Inspirational Tenors, a popular trio that offers sacred and secular inspirational classics on stage and in churches. Together, it’s a show not to be missed.
New Odyssey - 3 Men/36 Instruments
March 9, 2009
Their musicianship is spectacular; their vocal harmonies are astounding; and their comedy is hysterical. You have to see it to believe it. How can three guys be so proficient on so many instruments? An audience favorite is Gary’s dead-on impression of Tina Turner in full makeup and costuming. This is one of the most versatile and high-energy show groups in the nation. Hold onto your hats folks, this group will leave you wanting more!
Jimmy Travis - Comedian/Singer/Guitarist
March 23, 2009
Travis is an outstanding, clean comedian, terrific singer, clever songwriter and skilled musician. How does Jimmy Travis see the world in 2009? Don’t expect any normal conversation from this master of humor! He has appeared in concert with every major country music star and recently completed an extended run at the Charley Pride Theater in Branson, MO. One guy, one guitar and a million laughs.
