Diane Quinn According to research data gathered during this decade, over 500,000 women in Arizona live in poverty. The vast majority of single-parent households in poverty in this state are headed by women and nearly 90% of those women have only a high school education. Staggering numbers to be sure. These statistics and many more…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2019
TWOQC members enjoy “Lighting up the Holidays”
TWOQC Publicity Team What an awesome way to wrap-up TWOQC’s year of giving; our holiday luncheon was filled with good fun, laughter and joy. All in all, the event was a wonderful launch to this year’s season of love and sharing. Even Santa proclaimed, “This is awesome!” Dressed in festive holiday duds, our members and…
Generals, January 2019
Kino lecture scheduled for January 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our second Kino lecture of the 2018-19 season and help support TWOQC’s Scholarship Fund. Former National Park Ranger Doug Leen will present an audio/visual account of his intriguing role in saving and sharing rare National Park advertising posters created by the WPA’s Federal Art Project in the 1930s. Newly created posters will…
Front Page, December 2018
Gathering Quail Creek talent ‘Under One Umbrella’
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…
Generals, December 2018
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…
Features, December 2018
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
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…
Generals, December 2018
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.…
Sports, November 2018
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
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…