Peggy McGee The Santa Cruz Valley Military Order of the World Wars Chapter will be hosting an event to pay tribute to veterans on Saturday, January 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sahuarita High School Auditorium. This signature event honors all those who serve the nation – whether in active military service, retired, the reserve…
Category: January 2016
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Democratic Club to host candidates to speak
Cindy Mayron Saturday, January 16 State Representative Victoria Steele is a Democratic CD2 candidate for the seat currently held by Republican Martha McSally. “I’m running for Congress because today the deck is stacked in favor of those at the top—they’ve broken that promise of the American Dream and we need to return to that promise of…
Generals, January 2016
Adopt-A-Roadway
Robert Thoresen Heading south on Old Nogales Highway, approximately opposite the gravel quarry, there is a looming green sign identifying one of three adopt-a-roadway segments that Quail Creek residents assist in keeping clean of tossed cultural artifacts. The second roadway is the segment of Quail Crossing Boulevard from the south gate to Campbell Road, which…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
The ABC’s of skin cancer
Cindy Mayron With 85% annual average sunshine in southern Arizona, skin cancer is relevant year-round. Last month dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon Jason DuPont, MD, discussed the basics of skin cancer at the Democratic Club of Quail Creek meeting. “There are actually about 100 different types of skin cancer because the skin is a complex…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
After 6 1/2 years TWOQC changes leadership
As she stepped down as president, Peggy McGee wanted to share some thoughts with the Quail Creek Community. She related that back in 2009 when club founder and President Joy O’Farrell and the board of TWOQC asked her to take the presidency, she was reluctant to take on the job. She said she was rather…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Quail Creek Lapidary and Jewelry Club
Cathy Hasson The club has been fortunate to have Silversmith Artist Pete Irish and Lapidary Expert Mike DeMerrit share their knowledge with our members. Classes continue in beading with many beautiful projects completed. The studio window displays some of the lovely pieces, many of which are for sale.