JoAnn Haberer Calling all creative people! Do you quilt, sew, do woodworking or lapidary? Are you a host or hostess with “the mostest”? Whatever your passion, we’d love to talk to you about donating your talent to this year’s Women of Quail Creek Fashion Show fundraiser, “Under One Umbrella”. Every year, TWOQC puts on a…
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December 2018, Generals
Former National Park Ranger to present January 14 Kino Lecture
Jean Tittle, Kino Lecture Series Chair For those of us who love and value our country’s National Parks and are concerned about their future, any information related to their history is welcome. Doug Leen, retired dentist and former National Park Ranger, has dedicated the past 45 years to recovering, preserving and donating back National Park…
December 2018, Features
Women of Quail Creek’s “Ladies Night” is a great success
JoAnn Haberer A “Getting Holiday Ready”-themed night out for members of The Women of Quail Creek had something for everyone: holiday table décor and napkin folding ideas, how to wrap gorgeous gifts using fantastic bows, how to tie your favorite scarf in new and interesting ways for holiday parties and demos of cookie decorating and…
December 2018, Clubs & Classes
Remembering local homeless youth at the holidays
JoAnn Haberer As part of a growing tradition, The Women of Quail Creek once again sponsored a holiday gift drive for Youth on Their Own (YOTO). The Tucson-based organization assists middle- to high-school age kids who are homeless, through no fault of their own, to stay in school and graduate. The Women of Quail Creek…
December 2018, Generals
He came. He saw. He conquered!
Jean Tittle, Chair of the Kino Lecture Series Quail Creek’s Kino Lecture Series opened its 2018-19 season with Dr. John Klein’s “From Tucson to the Top of Everest” talk and slide show. Described by audience members as “hair-raising,” “breath-taking” and “heart-stopping,” Dr. Klein’s presentation was met with requests for a return engagement at Quail Creek.…
November 2018, Sports
QCVGA and TWOQC team up for local veterans
JoAnn and Tom Haberer This month’s The Women of Quail Creek Homeless Veterans’ Clothing Drive was made even more successful due to the support of the Quail Creek Veterans’ Golf Association. The QCVGA purchased over $500 worth of new socks, t-shirts and underwear and donated the clothing to the drive to make sure homeless veterans…
November 2018, Clubs & Classes
TWOQC Homeless Veterans Clothing and Household Items Drive a star spangled success
Stephanie Esposto The Women of Quail Creek held their ninth annual Homeless Veterans Clothing Drive on Saturday, October 20. They collected 8,771 items, packed 446 boxes and filled two 10-feet box trucks, three pick-up trucks and some SUVs. Monetary donations totaled $705. The event has grown considerably since founder Col. (Ret) Peggy McGee launched it…
October 2018, Clubs & Classes
The Women of Quail Creek October luncheon – It’s a fiesta!
JoAnn Haberer ¡Olé! On Monday, October 29, the Women of Quail Creek will host a Mexican fiesta for members featuring a south-of-the-border luncheon menu and the rousing feet-tapping sounds of Mariachi Aztlan, from Pueblo High School in Tucson. Mariachi Aztlan is made up entirely of high school students ranging in age from 14 to…
October 2018, Generals
Women of Quail Creek Homeless Veterans Drive happening soon
JoAnn Haberer Hopefully by now you’ve set aside a bag or box of winter-weight clothing and a few household goods for the Saturday, October 20 Homeless Veterans Clothing and Household Drive. The collection team will be ready and eager to accept your donations from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot between the Arts…
October 2018, Generals
TWOQC residents honored for their contributions
Marianne Cobarrubias Quail Creek residents John and Peggy McGee were recently honored by the Green Valley News/Sahuarita Sun as the recipients of the 2018 AZ19 Region’s Most Influential People. This first of what will likely become an annual recognition program identified 23 people who live along the I-19 corridor from Tucson to Nogales who give back…