Mother’s Day brought something special to Quail Ridge Country Club this year, with residents helping to host a classic car show that drew a strong turnout from within the village and the wider community.
The event was facilitated by residents, with support from Infrastructure and Grounds Manager Karl Nielsen, and brought together 55 cars in total. Around 15 of those belonged to Quail Ridge residents, which gave the day a personal flavour and reflected the range of interests that continue to shape life here.
Although the event was not publicly advertised, around 100 people from outside the village came through on the Sunday to enjoy the cars, the company, the coffee cart and something sweet. The decision to keep the event low key was made out of respect for the car owners, who preferred not to attract unnecessary attention.
Entry was by gold coin donation, with $400 raised on the day. Quail Ridge Country Club added a further $100, bringing the total donation to $500, with proceeds going to St John Ambulance.
It was a good example of how community life at Quail Ridge often works in practice. Residents bring ideas, skills and interests, the village helps make them possible, and people can take part in a way that feels natural rather than organised for the sake of it.
For those who came along, it was simply a pleasant Mother’s Day gathering with polished cars, familiar faces and a good cause behind it. For Quail Ridge, it was another reminder that village life is at its best when residents help shape it themselves.
