Jane Gold Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. JoAnn Hyde, an Assistant Grand Master who has been studying Ikebana since 1980, presented a demonstration of four lovely arrangements to The Women Of Quail Creek membership on Feb. 16. Members enjoyed the beauty and symmetry of each arrangement and were informed about the…
Jane Gold Do you know a woman older than age 21 who lives in Pima or Santa Cruz County who is at a point of change in her life? Whose education was waylaid after high school and she now wants to return to school? Maybe she recently lost her job and needs more training to…
YANA (You Are Not Alone) is a resource group of The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) committed to serving women who have lost a loved one or are caregivers of a terminally ill patient. As of Jan. 1, 2023, Toni Pastor is the new chair of TWOQC’s YANA. To learn more about YANA or if…
Jane Gold On Jan. 13, 12 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members visited the Mescal Movie Set near Benson, Ariz. This is the sister of the Old Tucson movie set currently being renovated. Actors in full costume greeted them upon their arrival to ensure an authentic Wild West experience. One of Mescal’s most famous…
Bobbi Gordon As 2022 comes to an end, YANA (You Are Not Alone) committee members Bobbi Gordon (chair), Gloria Bible, Laura Colbert, Kathy Fox, Lisa Johnson, Janice Messer, Toni Pastor, Patricia Quick, Julie Sherwood, and Clarice Sullivan hosted a Sweets for the Sweet Coffee, Cookies, and Caroling party for widows within Quail Creek. Along with…
Jane Gold On Dec. 12 more than 150 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members and guests got out from under the mistletoe to attend TWOQC’s annual Holiday Luncheon! This year’s luncheon featured a performance from the Quail Creek Chorus and a rousing sing-along to get the attendees in the holiday spirit. A brief business meeting…
Peggy McGee For its final project for 2022, The Women Of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) Community Outreach Committee sponsored a collection of children’s pajamas and age-appropriate books for the Angel Heart Pajama Project (AHPP). This Tucson-based 501(c)(3) donates new pajamas and books to children ages 0-14 who are homeless, going into foster care, seriously ill, or…
Jane Gold On Dec. 2 four The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members learned to make an adorable paintbrush Santa with Sharon Pulcinella! Something a little different to liven up their holiday decorating this year. All supplies were provided by Sharon. Attendees just brought their sense of fun.
Jane Gold Twelve adventurous The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members started December by riding the Sun Link Tucson streetcar. This excursion, led by Bonnie Hyra and Pat Neel, answered questions about where the streetcar goes and why take it instead of driving your car. The participants had to be either a new TWOQC member or…
Jane Gold On Oct. 19, two separate groups of The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members (some in costume) toured the home of Christy Caldwell. Christy’s exceptionally creative decorations, both in her house and in her garden, rival any you might see in a home décor magazine. A gourd with a witch figure was painted by Christy’s…