“Welcome Back” to another GREAT season.  We have many wonderful programs, activities, and events planned for the upcoming season to make your stay at Queen Valley RV Resort fun and enjoyable!  We are excited about the top entertainers and bands that will be performing for you. 

 Our first “Premier Event” of the season will be held on January 30^th with Award Winning Comedian, Eric Shea. Get ready to witness not only a Comedy Show, but an Event! Eric is a veteran comedian and has been delighting audiences for over 25 years and has been nationally voted one of the best stand-up “clean” comedians. He performs a hilarious show that is also inspiring. Eric has performed in Los Angeles with Betty White at the Creative Emmy Awards and has appeared on America’s Got Talent.                                    

Our next “Premier Event” will be held February 20^th.   Get ready for a fresh unique event that promises to be a season highlight!

Join us for our “Disco Fever” Theme Party! Disco is alive as we jam and groove the night away in our 70’s style nightclub.  Can you Dig it? Hours of  fun include a Professional Dance Show, Photo Booth, Party Games, and Audience dance-off (Funny).  This event is put on by the Utah Ballroom Dance Company and is a dancing interactive experience between our residents and professional dancers. The best part is…no partners necessary. For the overall fun of this event, dress in your favorite “Disco” attire! Optional, of course!    

Our third “Premier Event” will be held March 21^st. “Showtune Productions” presents a great variety of music and live show “Take It Easy”   with professional entertainment featuring National Talent and a ten-piece band.  Journey back to the 70’s with folk-rock artists The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Carly Simon, America, Fleetwood Mac, Ambrosia, Heart, Orleans, Linda Ronstadt, and their greatest hits Hotel California, Still the One, Barracuda, How Much I Feel, Go Your Own Way, A Horse With No Name, You’re So Vain, Listen to the Music, Takin’ It to the Streets, Take It Easy, and more!   

Tickets to our “Premier Events” will be available for purchase at our Weekly Coffee Socials and throughout the season at the Resort office. 

Our Friday Afternoon Club Events will be held January 17^th, February 14^th, and March 14^th, in our Activity Hall and/or Poolside.  We have new exciting entertainment styles including easy listening, rock & roll, and a four-piece Mariachi ensemble. Meet new people, make new friendships, and socialize in a casual setting at our Friday Afternoon Club Events. We look forward to an evening of great food and live music for your listening and dancing pleasure.  Mark your calendars so you don’t miss these great events!    

We have a spacious and attractive library in the clubhouse with hundreds of fiction books: mysteries, westerns, romance, all in alphabetical order by the authors’ last name.  There are non-fiction biographies, history books and books on CD’s as well.  You may check out DVD movies, TV series on DVD, or watch TV in the library.  A printer is also available for your convenience to use. The library is always open and available for your use.  It’s a comfortable place to go to read, watch TV, or use your computer or cell phone and ready for you to come and make yourself at home. 

 Remember our Homeless Veterans by donating men’s clothing, bicycles, and toiletries. Donations will go to the DAV in Coolidge.  

The Queen Valley Golf Association invites everyone to play golf at the Queen Valley Golf Course.  The Golf Association leaves one-third of all available tee times for non-members.   The best days to play are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Members and non-members can join the Men’s and Ladies’ Golf Leagues by contacting the Queen Valley Pro Shop. Men can play any Tuesday morning without getting a tee time.  The women have two Leagues: the 18-hole League plays on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and the 9-hole League plays on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. All non-members in the Leagues play at the guest rate discount.  If you would like additional information as a regular or associate member, check with the Queen Valley Pro Shop at 520-463-2214.  Tee times are arranged for Resort  resident’s golf group Wednesday afternoons at the Queen Valley Golf Course. 

Hurry back to join us for our “Octoberfest” “Party & Dance” on October 30^th.  You will be entertained with a variety of music that will have everyone enjoying this evening and having fun!  Dress in your favorite “Octoberfest” attire, optional!  Plans are to have a “chili cookoff” at this event. Additional details will be announced in our October newsletter. 

On November 11^th, Veteran’s Day, a program is planned by the Resort to honor our many veterans from the USA and Canada.  Show your patriotism by wearing your military or patriotic colors.  A great big “Thank You” to all of you that have served, be it the USA or Canada. 

The first Weekly Coffee Social will be Monday, November 18^th. Weekly Coffee Socials are held every Monday during the season featuring informative coffee sponsors, delicious donuts, and a general “meet and greet” of old and new friends.  

Holiday potluck dinners are held on Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Bring along your favorite recipe to make a side dish for these festive holiday dinners.  Get into the Holiday spirit by helping to decorate our Activity Hall and Christmas trees at our annual “Tree Trimming Party” on Saturday, November 30^th.  Participate in creating a festive atmosphere for the Resort this Christmas Season by “Decorating Your Winter Home for the Holidays” in December. Site judging and prizes awarded.   

The “Annual Children’s Christmas Party” for the children in Queen Valley will be held on Saturday, December 14^th in our Activity Hall.  Be part of the only Christmas some community children have by donating to and participating in our annual Children’s Christmas Party.  Our party combines games, crafts, Christmas cookies and other treats, gift bags, and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  All of the goodies are prepared by our residents and the crafts and games are manned by our Resort volunteers.  The funding and gifts come solely from our residents.  In recent years we entertained seventy-nine children and their families.  This is truly one of the highlights of December, not only for the children but also for our donors and Resort residents. 

If you are returning before the Children’s Christmas Party, we would appreciate donations of toys that are new and non-gender specific.  Books for little children are acceptable but it is hard to predict the interest of older ones.  Stuffed animals are always a treat for the young ones.  As a guideline for the ages of children that attended this past year, twenty-six were 3 years of age or under, twelve were 4-6 years of age, fourteen were 7-10 years of age, nineteen were 11-14 years of age, and thirteen were 15 and older.  Our children of previous years are growing up and new little ones are arriving.  If you would like to contribute but will not be in the Resort until after December, you may send a check to the Resort office to the attention of Sally Phillips made payable to Children’s Christmas Party. Thank you for your past and future support of this incredible annual event for our community children.  

The Children’s Christmas Party Fishing Pond activity has been a huge success in previous years and the children love it.  Small toys, books, good used match box toys, small children’s items, girl’s nail polish, barrettes, etc. for the fishing pond (no clothing) can be used for this activity and donations of these items are appreciated. Ages of children run from babes in arms to 18 years old.  

On December 19^th join us for our “Christmas Party” with Baked Potatoes & Toppings.  Enjoy an evening of “great” food, fellowship with our Resort family, singing Christmas Carols, and the announcement of the “Decorate your Winter Home for the Holidays” winners.  The Resort provides baked potatoes for the dinner, and we ask you to bring the toppings! 

On December 31^st, celebrate New Year’s Eve at our “New Year’s Eve Party”.  Tony and Lisa, “Plus 2 Duo” will be playing and entertaining you for New Year’s Eve. Watch the ball drop on East Coast time and enjoy celebrating the New Year with your Resort family! Bring your favorite finger foods recipe to share. The “New Year’s Eve Party” is for Resort residents and guests you may like to invite.    

On January 23^rd is a “Party & Dance” featuring “Arizona Avenue Band”.  Arizona Avenue Band is a local variety dance band specializing in Classic Rock, Country, and Motown Hits creating a wonderful trip down memory lane with songs that shaped your youth.  The band consists of seasoned musicians led by 2015 Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame Inductee Ron Daughton.  Arizona Avenue Band promises you  an evening you will never forget!  

Sip some wine; munch on a few hors d’oeuvres.  What could be more fun?  Enjoying the “Sip ‘n Swap Wine Tasting Party” on February 2^nd     with our Resort family!  It’s a marvelous time to share your favorite wines from home and show off your State/Province with table displays. Bring two identical bottles of wine from your home State/Province (if possible), flags, posters, and trinkets from your State/Province.   To add to the overall fun, wear attire from your home State/Province, for instance, a t-shirt, sports attire, or hat. 

Create your own stained-glass masterpiece at our Glass Crafters workshops held weekly throughout the season.  Member dues are $15 per year.  Non-members can do a first-time project for $30 which includes working with a monitor to design and complete a project.  The Glass Crafters Workshop is located in our upstairs meeting rooms. 

On February 6^th enjoy a special “Party & Dance” with “3^rd & Long Band”.  “3^rd & Long Band” plays Classic Rock, Country and Oldies, everything from Elvis to AC/DC, and a wide range of genres.  They are engaging, entertaining, interactive with the audience, do music trivia, and special requests.      

Saturday, February 8^th is our “40^th Annual Craft Fair”, and an opportunity for you to make and sell your handcrafted items.  Reserve your table/space early! 6’ tables/spaces are only $5.00 for Resort residents.  Tables can be reserved anytime and paid for when you return for the season.  

On February 9^th, the annual “Superbowl Scramble Golf Tournament” will be held at the Queen Valley Golf Course followed by lunch and prizes at our Resort Activity Hall.      

Join Resort ATV’ers on February 27^th for an evening “Full Moon ATV Ride” in the desert surrounding Queen Valley to Hot Dog Hill, a popular destination known in the surrounding area of Queen Valley.  Roast hot dogs and marshmallows over an open fire while enjoying a great evening of fun, friendship, conversation, and watching the beautiful Arizona “sunset and rising moon”. 

Not a race or rally, just fun and laughs at the Golf Cart Rodeo, March 2^nd, with friends and a little competition (and some luck) thrown in.  Entry fee $5 per golf cart, shotgun starts at 2:00 p.m.  Bring lawn chairs, beverages and snacks for yourselves after the Rodeo event. Two people required per golf cart (sorry no ATV’s or Quads) and competitors must stay seated in the golf cart throughout the Rodeo.  Compete at eleven different fun events around the park finishing at the upper east side gathering place for judging, cash prizes, and happy hour.  Of course, supporters are encouraged to cheer on their favorite rodeo cart entry around the park. Golf cart decorations are most welcome! 

Mark your calendars for this fun event! Mardi Gras Happy Hour and Street Dance, Tuesday (Fat Tuesday) March 4, 2025

Planning for the 2025 Mardi Gras Happy Hour has started.  Last year there was a great turnout with lots of wonderful food and cool costumes.  This event will be held on the upper East Side Happy Hour Area (next to site #182).  In case of inclement weather, the event will take place in the Queen Valley RV Resort Activity Hall.  No charge, free, gratis.  This celebration is for all residents in the Resort.  Got friends visiting, bring them along!  Costumes are optional but fun, show off your individual personalities, there will be no judging, a parade is not planned.  Bring your specialty recipe for a potluck dish to share.  Traditional Mardi Gras food would be perfect for the occasion.  Bring your favorite beverages, your chairs, and a red solo cup is suggested.  

Ladies! A special luncheon is planned for you! On March 6^th a “Ladies Luncheon” with Nashville Recording Artist “Justin Perry” will be one of the highlights of the season!  Justin has recorded five albums, had three radio singles on the US radio charts, and performed in eight countries.  He just completed 46 shows in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas on his Texas Tour where he was nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2024 Valley Star Awards.  He wows crowds across the globe with his bone rattling baritone voice, performing a variety of songs, including country and rock n roll.  Justin began his acting career in 2019 and has appeared in over 70 national television shows and commercials. For the overall fun of this event, dress in your western attire, optional of course! 

March 12^th is our “Annual ATV Poker Run”. Join your friends and neighbors for an ATV ride through the desert, stopping along the way to pick up your cards.  After the ride, meet back at our pool area for hamburgers, veggie burgers, or hot dogs, chips, and beverages.  Cash prizes will be awarded for the best poker hands.   

Our annual “Resort Patio Sale” will be March 15^th. If you have unwanted or gently used treasures that need a new home, sell them at our patio sale! 

 This season’s “Spring Fling” & “Resident Appreciation Party” with a “St. Patty’s Day Theme” will be held on St. Patty’s Day, March 17^th.  Live Music, Irish Jokes & Songs, fun for all! Live Entertainment by “The Age of Aquarius”.  For the overall fun of this event, dress in your favorite St. Patty’s Day attire, optional of course! 

Bring your favorite brunch recipe for our “Springtime Potluck Brunch”, March 24^th.    

The following activities and classes will be offered this upcoming season:

• Bingo and Open Cards begin in January and runs through March.
• Woodcarving Club will meet one afternoon per week starting in January through March. Please bring tools, wood (cottonwood bark or bass wood, etc.) instruction books you may have, and your enthusiasm. We will all share our knowledge and expertise to help one another create and have fun!  
• Get fit fast with “Walk Fit” meets Tuesday through Saturday mornings in our Activity Hall starting in November.
• Yoga classes are held twice a week. The advantages of practicing Yoga include better flexibility, physical and mental strength, energy, and overall wellness.
• Prayer meetings are held monthly from November through March.  
• Line Dance Classes for beginners and intermediate levels will be held twice a week every Tuesday and Friday afternoon with Tuesday being geared more for beginners. Looking for a fun way to get some of your 10,000 steps a day? Work off a few extra calories while listening to great country music? Come try Country Line Dancing! You will start at the beginning level and learn the Boot Scoot Boogie, Canadian Stomp and other great country dances and some that are not country like the Cupid Shuffle. Two left feet? No rhythm! No problem! Even if you are just a toe tapper come join us.
• Card Bingo will start up in November.
• The Hiking Club has weekly hikes every Wednesday.
• “Karaoke Nights” are held Bi-Monthly. There are many songs from every genre from which to choose; so, get ready for fun, and laughter, too! You can be a “Star” as you sing your favorite songs. Join in, or just have fun watching.  
• Over the past several years of Bible studies at the Resort, we have studied the Word and how it relates to our everyday life, shared our faith stories, and supported one another while we counted our many blessings. One of those blessings is to discover and utilize the gifts we are given.  During this coming season several Bible studies will be led by a number of volunteers. Join us as they share their skills, knowledge, and passion to make the Word come alive for us all.   
• We are looking forward to another season of fun and exercise at the pickleball courts. Play pickleball anytime, paddles and balls are provided at the courts. Only registered guests may use the courts and for safety purposes players must wear proper “court” shoes.  Beginners to advanced levels of pickleball play are offered.
• It’s Square Dance Time! Join us on the 2^nd and 4^th Fridays of the month starting November 22 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Fun and laughs and a little bit of exercise set to lively music.  No experience needed.  We just ask that you be able to walk at an easy pace for about an hour.  Everyone is welcome, even those without partners – we will find you one.  Wear comfortable shoes, light clothing, bring water and, most importantly, a smile and your laughter!    
• The Rock Club and its members will continue polishing their skills, and their rocks, and venturing out on geology field and collecting trips during the upcoming season. Early on they are planning a visit to the Pinal Geology & Mineral Museum in Florence, in the meantime, follow them and their local programs on their Facebook page. They have instructors and opportunities for every level of interest. This is your opportunity to dabble in something new or jump into a new hobby. Nature and time have given the rocks of this area beauty just waiting to be unlocked. Come give us a whirl and make the rocks you find and pick up into something special to take home with you from Queen Valley.  
• Enjoy sewing and making new projects with “Material Girls”, January through March. To participate, bring a sewing machine, cutting mat, pins, scissors, etc. 
• Classes will be offered January through March by “Char’s Art” many unique projects are offered you will enjoy making.
• Happy Crafters meet on Tuesday mornings. If you would be willing to share your talents by teaching a craft, please bring ideas/patterns/items with you.
• Bi-Monthly Movie nights are held January through March. Join your friends to catch up on current movies you might have missed over the last few years. 
• Our Trap Shoot Club will start up mid-November. 

Additional activities this season include Aquasize, ATV Riders Groups, Adopt-A-Highway, Bingo, Craft Classes, Shuffleboard, and Zumba.