Tom Haberer The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) is an organization that provides many valuable services to the Green Valley/Tucson area. One of the more interesting and fun activities they provide for the military community is a baby shower for airmen and wives of airmen at Davis Monthan Air Force Base. This year’s baby shower…
Tom Haberer The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA) is a big supporter of the 162nd ANG Fighter Wing Family Readiness Program. They provide ongoing financial support to assist Tucson military families, often while the primary wage earner (mother or father) is deployed throughout the world. When necessary, the 162nd FRP assists in countless ways…
Tom Haberer The new Fisher House on the campus of Tucson’s VA Hospital is a non-government charity that provides temporary housing for family members while their loved one receives treatment at the hospital. Tucson’s Fisher House opened in March of 2016 and features 16 residential suites with common areas for dining and laundry. Families must…
Tom Haberer The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association Battle of the Branches/Club Championship Tournament was held April 2. Open to all residents and guests, the tournament is always a favorite to stir up friendly rivalries among veterans and friends. The military branches compete in teams for bragging rights and the QCVGA member individual scores are…
Tom Haberer Every year the Quail Creek Veterans’ Golf Association holds its annual Battle of the Branches tournament to determine which military branch will best represent the QCVGA for the coming year. In previous years, the U.S. Army has been a consistent winner, but this year promises to be a year of challenge. Just ask…
Tom Haberer The Quail Creek Veterans’ Golf Association is a welcome contact for all veterans and especially veterans just moving into Quail Creek. Not only does QCVGA provide a friendly introduction to our golfing community, it also helps new residents establish their AGA handicap necessary for all future competition. It is important to note that…
Tom Haberer The Veterans Day Charity Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, November 7. The tournament activities raised over $4,000, which will all be directed to help local veteran and active-duty military families. Rene Gill, chairperson of the annual event, sends special thanks to all golfers, sponsors and raffle participants that help the organization…
Tom Haberer Marine Lance Corporal Matt Determan, grandson of QC residents Jack and Susan Moberg, died May 19, 2015 in an Osprey helicopter training accident in Waimanalo, Hawaii. Matt, son of Mike and Charlesa Determan of Tucson, was stationed at Camp Pendleton near San Diego. He was on a training mission enroute to the Gulf…
Pamela Rodgers and Janice Pell “Thank you” is such a gracious phrase, yet somehow not quite eloquent enough to use in this case. There may not be a phrase in the English language to use. On April 18, The Women of Quail Creek hosted 26 expecting military moms and their families with a very grand…
On January 30, 2014, the Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA) presented two checks to the Green Valley Military Officers Association (GVMOAA). First was a check for $300 to help purchase layette items for new and expectant mothers of the 162nd Arizona Air National Guard. GVMOAA Auxiliary members will host a baby shower in March…