Robert Thoresen The Tucson Rodeo Parade originated in February 1925. At that time it preceded the Tucson Rodeo and was a one-day event, both of which were conceived with the thought that they could benefit Tucson’s economy by attracting tourists. The plan worked! Now, more than ninety years later, both are going strong. The original…
March 26, 2012, two Delta flight attendants, Sandi Martin and Joyce Walton, organized an airline club; named it Jetsetters. We have over 40 members, have luncheons once a month, cocktail parties throughout the year. If you have worked for an airline, any capacity, any length of time and would like to join us, please call…
Diane Quinn Who knew the Reid Park Zoo in Tucson fed 200 animals a day? And each gets its own special diet of individually, freshly prepared food! Those are just some of the fascinating facts shared with The Women of Quail Creek during their recent trip. Zoo officials treated small groups to a behind-the-scenes tour…
Diane Quinn The April 25 program for The Women of Quail Creek opened as never before. Kayla Christiansen and Carly Frieders were introduced to the membership as the inaugural recipients of TWOQC Scholarship for graduates of Sahuarita Schools. While TWOQC members gathered, a slide show created by Marianne Cobarrubias ran on continuous loop, giving people…
Robert Thoresen Steve Piepmeier was out riding his bike again this past January. A cold winter storm blew rain through Quail Creek as he bicycled through units where soon new homes would be. His trusty pocket camera was able to capture One Moment of a beautiful late afternoon light breaking over the northern end of the…
Cindy Mayron Democratic candidates for this year’s primary in August attended the recent Democrats of Quail Creek annual BBQ at the home of Jerry and Carol Smith. Everyone enjoyed the food catered by Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Que and a silent auction that raised funds for the club. Other candidates, including all three Democrats running for LD2—Rosanna…
Save the date! The Women of Quail Creek will hold its summer luncheon on June 27 at noon in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. Tickets will go on sale at 6:00 p.m., prior to the organization’s May 23 program also held in the ballroom. This year’s theme, A Russian Adventure, will include travel related decorations, a…
Diane Quinn The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association has donated $500 to support the baby shower for military families sponsored by The Women of Quail Creek. These funds, along with other cash donations, will be used as committee member shoppers purchase items not yet donated but needed to fill out the baskets for each baby.…
Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek will be treated to one of Tucson’s premier musical groups during its May 23 program in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. the Tucson Girls Chorus will present a selection of music from around the world. Founded in 1984 by Margie Kersey, the Tucson Girls Chorus…
Cindy Mayron Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attorney and Dr. Jo Holt, Chair, Pima County Democratic Party, will be the guest speakers at the Democrats of Quail Creek meeting on May 21 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ocotillo Room of the Kino Conference Center (next to the golf shop building). The public is welcome to attend.…