Quail Run Newsletter by tharakanconsulting

THE MANAGER’S CORNER

Wow February kept everyone hopping. So many good events on the Calendar from the Bean Soup Dinner, Craft Sale, Quail Run’s Got Talent (YES, WE DO), Valentine Dance, Fashion Show and huge Mardi Gras Party. Last but not least one of our big events of the season, Senior Olympics with over 160 people signed up for the various events and a good time was had by everyone along the way.

March 1 in the Roundup Room we will have our annual Memorial Service, remembering those who lived and played with us @ Quail Run and now have gone to their heavenly home. March 6th will be our annual Celebration of Life. For the new ones, this tradition has been passed down through the years and was originally called “The Cancer Dance”.

Then there is the FAMOUS Margarita Party held every year at site 37… Cele is asking for donations for Carl’s Cupboard on March 17th.

Unfortunately, there comes a time every season when the Snowbirds start leaving and it does seem to be harder every year to say goodbye. March 21st is the End of Season Potluck and dance. We do it up right when it comes time to say, “See You Next Year”! It’s never goodbye.

Everyone be safe in your travels and know that we, at Quail Run have celebrated having you as a part of this family.

Love and Light to All of You

Debbie & Dale Gerbers Resort Managers

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS @ QUAIL RUN! This park has so many volunteers in so many different areas that I couldn’t begin to name all of you. Just know that when I am walking through the Cantina, Roundup Room or by the Pool I am very much aware of what is happening. We have the Quail Run Charity Committee and Helping Hands and Carl’s Cupboard for our charity volunteers. We have Painting Classes, Exercise Classes, Line Dancing, Sewing Group, Jam Sessions, Water Aerobics, Line Dancing, Horseshoes, Bingo, and the mini card & domino games. We have people that arrange golf outings, motorcycle rides and ATV rides. We have people that cook, serve and clean Wednesday breakfasts. Volunteers to sell the Luminary Bags for the Celebration of Life. Volunteers that do Quail Run’s Got Talent. Then we have the people that work night and day on the Senior Olympics! Quail Run loves all of you and if I forgot anything – forgive me.

I can honestly say this is the best park in Arizona as far as people, volunteers and caring – Thank you each and every one of you for all you do!!!

March brings in spring flowers and that means there is still time to purchase your Park Model for next year’s winter season. It’s still a buyer’s market with many models to choose from. Don’t miss out on next year!

We have started out this new year with several happy new Park Model owners, and we welcome them to our Quail Run Family. You could be next! We still have several Park Models available, and all are ready for you to move in. They are all great homes with many handy upgrades, and all are in good condition.

Stop by the office and schedule your tour today. All are priced reasonably and could be yours today!

Dale Gerbers | Sales Associate | PH: 970-776-6656

SALES CORNER AVAILABLE HOMES

ACTIVITIES CORNER

What a ride February was! The talent show brought the entertainers into the spotlight, and they didn’t disappoint with music, comedy and even synchronized swimming. The fun didn’t stop there either. 164 athletes competed in 25 categories for the Senior Olympics. A special thank you to all the participants and volunteers who ran each event. We couldn’t do it without you. Consider joining next year, good times always come full circle.

LET’S KEEP THE SHENANIGANS GOING IN MARCH!

Sunday, March 1@ 2pm come by the Round Up Room to honor those we have lost this year by sharing your favorite time spent with them.

Friday, March 6 @ 6:30pm celebrate with those who have won battles this year in the Round Up Room and dance with the Classic Jukebox Band. Monetary donations for the band taken at the door.

Friday, March 13 9am – 3pm Blood Drive in the Round Up Room. They will have extra people working and arrive on time.

Saturday, March 14 – 8am – 12pm – Community wide yard sale. It is a great opportunity to sort through treasures as you get ready to close up your park model, move in slides, and roll out for home.

Wednesday, March 17 @ 3pm drink for a cause by bringing a non-perishable item to Site #37 for margaritas supporting Carl’s Cupboard. BYOC (bring your own chair).

Saturday, March 21 @ 6:30pm dance to Sierra Sound after the End of Season Potluck. Tickets for the dance are $10 each and available in the Activities office. The Park will provide hot dogs or Brats…sign up for your choice. Potluck starts @ 4pm.

Wednesday, March 25 @ 4pm join us for Happy Hour at the Pergolas.

Betsy & Clay Madden, Activities Directors - 2026/2027 Season

ACTIVITIES CORNER

As most of you know, but some do not, we’ve been looking for new Activity Directors – and believe we’ve found them!!! Rick and I have been here – working, a total of 7 years and are ready to hang it up. We’re still going to live here, volunteer if/when needed, and guide Betsy & Clay Madden as needed…which we believe they’ll do AWESOME!! Most of you have welcomed them already and we’re excited to see what they come up with.

Anyway, THANK YOU ALL!!! For supporting activities, VOLUNTEERING-(which is a pretty great commodity around here and will be needed in the future as well), but we’re extremely grateful for you all! Dale & Debbie for all they have done to help out, and I believe this couple will slide right in without more stress added to their plate. Now for us to see how the other half lives-lol. Love you all!

Susie & Rick, | Activities Director

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

For many years, residents of Quail Run have celebrated an evening called the Celebration of Life (or Cancer Dance) on the first Friday of March. This year our Celebration of Life Dance will take place on March 6th. Classic Jukebox will be our featured band that evening, so come and dance, enjoy the music, spend time walking around our lit pool with all your beautiful luminaries and help us all celebrate the gift of life. The dance will be free to everyone, but we will have a donation box to help defray the cost of the band and the balance will go to our local Casa Grande Cancer Center. Kathy Weyers and I were privileged to present them with a check for $700 last year which was thanks to all our very generous residents. Our Helping Hands provides them with many handmade items that they put to use for their cancer patients. The facility is a beautiful place that provides services to cancer patients each day. Make up a luminary and come find it around the pool and join us at the dance to Celebrate Life!

Luminaries are now on sale at any of these locations:

Linda & Jeff Donaldson Site 184

Ardie & Tom Cotton Site 7

Cele & John Pohle Site 37

Edie & Dave Wilkins Site 103

LaDonna Waring Site 159

Mary & Roger Weyer Site 70

Judie & Ken Schmidt Site 284

Please contact me if you have any questions. Jeanne Antony #102.

Corn Chowder with Bacon

INSTRUCTIONS

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped

• 1/4 cup chopped onion

• 1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cubed

• 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn

• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons in pan. Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender.

2. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup potato water.

3. Add corn, milk, salt, pepper, potatoes and reserved potato water to saucepan; heat through. Stir in bacon and onion.