Category: Clubs & Classes

All about services for blind vets

  Peggy McGee Diane Kellermeyer, Chief Southwestern Blind Rehabilitation Center at the Tucson VA hospital, was the speaker at the January meeting of the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association. The requirement to help those blinded by their military service was established on January 8, 1944 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt decreed that “no blinded…

Honor Flight recipient thanks MOAA

  Peggy McGee Donald Severe, who was selected to go on the Honor Flight to Washington, DC in September 2017 shared the experience at the Green Valley Chapter’s recent meeting. The Chapter sponsored Don’s trip. Don served as a pilot on active duty and in the Reserve with the U.S. Air Force from September 1952…

TRIPS to explore Tucson

  Bonnie Hyra This special tour of Tucson is a result of five years of TRIPS day excursions by a commutate street explorer. This streetcar/walking tour is for Quail Creek residents unfamiliar with our town—a combo of history, architecture and amazing places not on any tourist trail. Ever wonder why UA teams yell, “Bear Down!”…

Mix and Mingle with MOAA

  Peggy McGee The annual Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Mix and Mingle will be held on Thursday, March 22 from 4:30-6:30 in Crystal Ballroom No. 1. The purpose of the event is to introduce officers and warrant officers, active duty, former and retired and their spouses or significant others to…

TRIPS at Flandrau Planetarium

  Joyce Clark One of the most exciting and educational day trips to the University of Arizona campus is a visit to the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium. On January 24, 32 Quail Creek (TRIPS) participants experienced a double full dome viewing program. During “Tucson and The Sky Beyond” everyone learned how to find the…

December Photo Contest winners

  Jim Burkstrand The Photo Club of Quail Creek ended 2017 with its monthly members’ contest having no theme, or “Open.” Each member could enter one photo, ideally one of their best taken in the last three years. The top three entries earned gift cards. All of the entries can be seen on our Flickr…

The Woman of Quail Creek 2018 Scholarship Program

  Pat Neel Following a highly successful Oktoberfest and fundraising season, TWOQC are pleased to offer four scholarships to be announced in March and April. The scholarship program was established in 2015 to recognize graduating women from the Sahuarita School District who have demonstrated academic merit and dedication to their community through ongoing community involvement.…