Club news
Junior Tennis League (JTL) kids get the chance to play against other area clubs
By Allyson Braun Get ready for another exciting summer of Junior Tennis! For those of you who are new to JTL, here’s what it’s all about: Three preseason clinics (May 5, 12, 19) Top eight players play against other area clubs (six matches total–three home matches and three away matches starting the week of June [...]
Q Tennis – Find out what’s new!
By Nancy Worthington New Tennis Pro! Tim Oberhelman. LQ’s new tennis pro, currently teaches AP Environmental Science and Horticulture at Olathe South High School and coaches varsity boys’ and girls’ tennis at Olathe Northwest. He lives in Gardner with his wife, Pam, and their two Australian shepherds. He is also a USPTA professional at Woodside [...]
Successful marina work day signals smooth sailing ahead
By Charles Segebrecht Smooth sailing. . . it went off so easily. Perfect weather– gentle breezes and comfortable temperatures all day. True teamwork–everyone’s work agen-das were accomplished. And with further reflection, this year’s recent annual Club work day actually had the pleasing serendipity all previous Club work days have had. Luck has nothing to do [...]
Golf pro welcomes May, the heart of golf activity
Tom Aikmus, PGA Head Golf Professional, Lake Quivira Country Club 913.631.7577 As they say, spring certainly “came in like a lion” in the Midwest. While the abundance of rainfall has been welcome relief to our drought conditions, colder temperatures have stolen many of our golfing days. Let’s all hope spring goes out “like a lamb,” [...]
Finally! Golf Weather (QMGA News)
By Warren McCamish, QMGA President I bumped into Pat Voight in front of the Pro Shop on April 25, and his only comment was, “It’s Spring.” It certainly has been an interesting March and April. All in all, we have been lucky to get any rounds in around the snowstorms and sub-freezing temperatures. In spite [...]
Grey skies don’t dampen QWGA opening day
By Linda Cruse Dreary, drizzly skies didn’t keep members of both the 9- and 18-hole QWGA golf groups from enjoying opening day festivities on Tuesday, April 9. A breakfast meeting in the Clubhouse Ballroom kicked off the event. Led by Pam Hull, QWGA president, the meeting featured her husband, Dr. Steve Hull, who shared valuable [...]
Ladies’ Bowling wraps up another season; needs bowlers for fall
By Dolores Ford The 2012/2013 season of the Ladies Bowling League ended with a Spring Luncheon and Awards Banquet held at the Clubhouse on April 3. Decorations and atmosphere added to the festive mood with everyone looking forward to spring. The lunch menu was planned by the Alley Cats, and table decorations were done by the [...]
Ice Cream Social is June 3; Summer Rec classes begin June 4
By Alison Borberg, Val Kalny and Bridget Vani By now you have had a chance to look over the program guide, and if you’re on the ball, you’ve taken advantage of the $5 off each class and returned your forms by May 3. We thank you in advance for your timeliness in returning your forms [...]
Old beach shade structure is gone–new umbrellas soon to come
By Carey Lorfing Spring fever has sprung at Lake Quivira! We have all started getting out again to enjoy this beautiful place we call home now that the weather is finally cooperating with us. Please remember the children of LQ are out in full force–running, biking and playing on and near the streets. As much [...]
Photo Club reschedules Nelson-Atkins sculpture garden visit to May 14
By Susan Hidalgo The trip to the Nelson Art Gallery outdoor sculpture grounds has been postponed to the next meeting. The LQ Photo Club’s April 9 meeting was a presentation by Suzanne Kinner. She reviewed a Photography Seminar (People and Places), directed by renowned National Geographic photographers, Catherine Karnow and Jim Richardson. Here are some [...]