Inna Shames
On Nov. 19 The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) held their annual Open House, a great opportunity for non-members to learn about this wonderful organization and for existing members to explore new programs and activities. If you missed it or if you didn’t stop at every table, here’s a quick overview:
TWOQC’s membership consists of well over 300 women residents of Quail Creek, and this recent event brought in more than 30 new members! The organization’s mission statement says it all: “We Are a Community of Women Dedicated to Learning, Giving, and Engaging.”
Learning and Engaging:
TWOQC members can participate in a variety of fun and educational experiences, such as On-The-Go, a series of fun group outings in and around Tucson; In My Kitchen, unique cooking experiences at various members’ homes; plus a large and ever-growing variety of crafts classes, including rock painting, crocheting, flower-making, and ceramics. And then there are all the wonderful group activities such as Mexican Train, Book Club, Gardening Club, Decorations Committee, Connecting Over Coffee, and much more.
Giving:
TWOQC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its two major charitable endeavors are community outreach and scholarships.
Community outreach supports local programs such as Genesis House of Green Valley, a local shelter for abused women and children; Courtney’s Courage, helping families of children with cancer; and Honor Flight, dedicated to support for our local military veterans. Past beneficiaries of community outreach have included Sahuarita Parks & Recreation, The Animal League of Green Valley, and low-income senior living facilities.
Scholarships support educational opportunities for local women by awarding scholarships to two specific groups: young women graduating high school and women over 21 resuming their education to improve their lives. All funds are paid directly to the institution, and last year alone, more than $100,000 in scholarships was awarded to over 30 recipients.
For more information about TWOQC, you can go to www.womenqc.com or contact:
Janet Shropshire, outgoing Director of Membership/incoming President-elect, at [email protected]
Myra McCune, incoming Director of Membership, at [email protected]
Nancy Jacobs, Director of Programs, at [email protected]
Roxanne Housley, Director of Community Outreach, at Roxanne.housley@gmailcom
Deb Melton, Director of Scholarships, at [email protected]