THE MANAGER’S CORNER
I hope everyone has had a wonderful and safe summer. Yes, it has been hot in Arizona, but we still have been busy. I still see the card players and domino players in the Cantina enjoying each other’s company. It gets a little rowdy somedays when they are playing Hand, Knee and Foot. It’s all in fun and that’s what we try to do here in Quail Run!
If you have friends or family that would be interested in our Fall Special, please let them know that they have this month to give us a call to book the 4 month rate of $899.00. I don’t know where else you could be welcomed by so many friendly people and have so many amenities to offer. Have them come see for themselves!
Just a heads up, Dale and I will be doing our Labor Day Brunch again this year. Monday, September 1 @ 10:00 am in the Cantina. Hope to see you there!
Stay cool and stay safe, Debbie & Dale Gerbers | Resort Managers
SALES CORNER
Sales have been slow this summer, but now we are moving towards the fall season. It is time to make your move in purchasing your winter getaway!
Right now, with a slow market you can make a great deal on our new Park Model and also make a good purchase on one of our used Brokered Homes for sale. All you need to do is make an offer and we will see if we can get you into your winter destination home for the 2025/2026 season!
There are many homes to choose from, and we also have a few new listings on Brokered Homes. We can make a deal over the phone, so you don’t even need to wait until you are back here! Give us a call today!
Dale Gerbers, Sales Associate
PH: 970-776-6656
THE PREACHER’S PEN
True Rest: A Sacred Invitation
August often arrives like a deep exhale- hot, heavy, and humming with the weariness of long days. For many of us here at Quail Run, it’s a time when the pace slows just enough to notice how tired we really are. But what if this month isn’t just about surviving the heat? What if it’s an invitation to something deeper?
The
Difference Between Escape and Rest
We often confuse rest with escape, binge watching, scrolling, or zoning out. But true rest isn’t about numbing ourselves. It’s about becoming more fully present. It’s not just physical stillness, but soul-deep restoration.
Jesus said in Matthew 11:28,
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
This isn’t a suggestion, it’s a promise. And it’s not just for Sunday mornings. It’s for the Tuesday afternoon when your patience is thin. The Thursday evening when your body aches. The Saturday when your spirit feels dry.
What Does True Rest Look Like?
Stillness without guilt. You don’t have to earn rest. You were created for it.
Time in God’s presence. Not just reading Scripture but sitting with it. Letting it read you. Letting go of control. Rest is an act of trust. It says, “God, you’ve got this, even when I stop striving.”
Rest in Community
Here at the park, we’re blessed with a unique rhythm. Whether you’re here for a season or just passing through, this community can be a place of shared rest. A porch conversation. A quiet prayer. A potluck that feeds more than just the stomach.
Let’s remind each other that rest isn’t laziness, it’s obedience. It’s worship. It’s healing.
A Prayer for August
Lord, teach us to rest, not just our bodies, but our minds and hearts. Help us lay down the burdens we were never meant to carry. In this season, may we find You not in the noise, but in the quiet. Thank you, Jesus.
Blessings,
Sheryl Skelton
ACTIVITIES CORNER
MARY’S BUS ADVENTURES
Even though it is hard to think about Christmas, but I saw Hobby Lobby was already putting their Christmas stuff out so I thought I would too. Get signed up for Quail Run’s 3rd annual Christmas bus tour, before all the good seats get sold out. This is a full, fun packed day. Check your email and see the complete itinerary. This year’s tour includes Barleens Christmas Matinee which includes more delicious food than you can eat, and you get to eat dessert first. Our next stop is in Chandler Arizona to see their amazing Christmas lights and the infamous Tumbleweed Christmas tree. You have to see it to believe it. Then on to Tianyu Light Festival, an amazing sight to see. If you didn’t get an email or you want me to send you a copy let me know. Remember to contact me rather than the office.
Cobblestone Quail Run RV Resort Tour December 16, 2025
Bus will spot at 9:30 departure for Barleens Christmas Matinee
4:00 PM Depart for Chandler Tumbleweed, Downtown Chandler
4:30 to 6:00 Chandler, Downtown Chandler, The Tumbleweed Christmas display, Christmas lights.
6:00 Depart for Tianyu Lights, Camelback Ranch - Glendale
9:00 PM Depart for Quail Run
Total cost per person $135, Deposit required per person $50 holds your seat on the bus, tables will also be assigned with deposit.
Tour Includes: Deluxe motorcoach, Matinee with Lunch included at Barleens and entry into the Tianyu Festival of Lights.
I am looking forward to everyone getting back in the fall and hearing about your summer adventures.
Those of us that have stayed here have been keeping up our card skills.
Mary Plant 307-746-8980
uplantiticanit@gmail.com Quail Run Site #33
Mary Plant
Let me introduce George “Casa Grande Tree Master”
If you are here in the summer, you have heard and seen George and his crew moving around Quail Run trimming the overgrowth on the Palm Trees. I am sure you think he does it all with a bucket truck or ladder. Nope, sometimes he actually has to climb these trees, and it is very interesting to see.
George has been working on Quail Run’s trees for around 15 years. He is a very kind, knowledgeable, and interesting man. He is also 72 years old.
George was taught by a Tree Master from Germany back in the early 70’s. His first experience climbing trees was the Golf Course here in Arizona City. When Hauns returned to Germany, George started his own business. He worked for at least seven years for Arizona State University. He is proud to tell you they had 2,243 trees and he knew each one personally. It would take him three and a half months to do these trees because he did not have his bucket lift.
George is also a 9th Degree Black Belt in Karate. The reason he has not achieved the 10th degree being he needs to write his thesis. (who knew it was like a Masters?)
After a full day of trimming trees, George then teaches Karate four nights a week. In his younger day George won 4 World Championships, 15 International and numerous State before he retired from competition at the age of 45.
Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs
WITH CITRUS SLAW SALAD
INSTRUCTIONS - CHICKEN THIGHS
INGREDIENTS
CHICKEN THIGHS
• 1 ½ Pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
• Kosher Salt And Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Hot Honey, Or Regular Honey
• 2 Tablespoons Bbq Sauce
• Sesame Seeds, For Garnish
CITRUS SLAW
• 1 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, shaved with a vegetable peeler
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• 1 to 2 oranges, segmented and chopped
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• big pinch of kosher salt and pepper
• ¼ cup avocado oil
1. Preheat the broiler in your oven to high. Make sure there is an oven rack directly beneath it.
2. Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet. Season the chicken all over liberally with salt and pepper. Season all over with the smoked paprika and garlic powder.
3. Place under the broiler and broil for 6 minutes. Remove and flip the chicken over. Broil for 6 minutes more. While the chicken is broiling, whisk together the hot honey, BBQ sauce and vinegar.
4. Remove the chicken again and brush it with the honey mixture. Return to the oven and broil for 1 minute. Remove and flip the chicken thighs, brushing the other side with the honey mixture. Broil again for 1 minute. Repeat once or twice more until you get the desired charred topping.
INSTRUCTIONS - CITRUS SLAW
1. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, cilantro, red onion, almonds and oranges. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil until emulsified.
2. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss well so everything is coated. Once the slaw is ready, slice the chicken thighs and place them on top of the slaw. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve!
Summer Trivia
1. Which classic 1960s surf rock band is known for songs like “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “California Girls”?
2. What 1953 film starring Marilyn Monroe featured the iconic scene of her standing over a subway grate in a white dress during a summer in New York?
3. What summer Olympic sport involves athletes fencing with three different weapons: foil, épée, and sabre?
4. In what year did Woodstock—the famous summer music festival—take place?
5. What popular frozen treat, introduced in the U.S. in the 1950s, is made of softserve ice cream dipped in chocolate and served on a stick?
6. What novel, set during a hot summer in the 1930s American South, features a young girl named Scout and her father, Atticus Finch?
7. Which U.S. president signed the law making Labor Day a national holiday in 1894, marking the unofficial end of summer?
8. What catchy summer anthem released in 1983 begins with the lyrics “Hot town, summer in the city…”?
9. What famous amusement park, opened in 1955 in California, became a top summer vacation spot for families?
10. What ancient civilization held summer festivals honoring the sun god Ra?
