Barbara Gavre, Family Readiness Program Manager for the 162nd Fighter Wing, Tucson Air National Guard, is all smiles as she receives a check for $2000 from Dick Newman, President of the Green Valley MOA Scholarship and Military Assistance Fund. The money was designated for the food locker which serves families of enlisted personnel as well…
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Features, January 2019
Lady Putters support food bank
Peggy McGee The Putters have gone all out to support the Green Valley Food Bank (AKA Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona) this year. First it was Christmas in July and then it was Christmas in December when the ladies donated 179 pounds of food and $550 in cash. That was phenomenal considering they were…
Features, January 2019
Announcing the Elf contest winners
Connie Bandstra and Jeff Krueger, POA Elected Board Representatives Nothing says fun like a bunch of cute elves peeking out from a poinsettia plant or blending into a fire hydrant! For two weeks in December, 20 tiny elves were strategically placed around Quail Creek just waiting to be discovered. And, did they ever get attention!…
Features, January 2019
Tom Dean joins personal fitness training staff at Anza
The Anza Athletic Club is proud to announce the addition of a personal fitness trainer, Tom Dean. He joins Bridget Lehmann in providing residents with fitness guidance to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Tom is a new resident to Quail Creek. He has been involved in fitness and athletics throughout his life and has over 20…
Features, January 2019
Manners for the New Year: it’s never too late!
Dr. Maddy Paschal As a senior citizen, good manners and politeness are still extremely important to me. Even as a child, I was told I was polite, had good manners (thanks to my precious grandmother) and loved it when kids and adults were polite to me. So, I have begun noticing that the words ‘manners’…
Features, January 2019
Toys for Tots
Representatives from the Marine Corps League in Green Valley shown with President-elect Joe Longo were delighted to receive 40 toys, a bag of cosmetics for the teenaged girls plus $300 in cash at a recent MOAA dinner. The gifts will have made some children very happy on Christmas morning. Photo by John McGee.
Features, January 2019
Dennis Nieblas bench pressed 300 lbs. on his 70th birthday
Features, January 2019
Dollars and Sense: Consolidating accounts leads to clear financial strategy
Jeff LeFave None of us can completely control all the things that happen to us. Yet, when it comes to achieving your long-term financial goals, including a comfortable retirement, you do have a great deal of power – as long as you follow a clear, well-defined financial strategy. And one way to help build and…