Connie Vaughan On April 5 Green Valley American Legion Madera Post 131 held its annual Ladies Tea. Madera Post 131 wanted to recognize and thank their women members, along with other women who are active in Green Valley philanthropic endeavors. Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek members were invited to attend. Several members, dressed…
Gloria Bible When the husband of Quail Creek resident Bobbi Gordon entered hospice care in May of 2018, Bobbi realized she had no idea how to prepare for the inevitable change in her life. She eventually found a helpful checklist by UMassFive College Federal Credit Union: “Life Events: What to Do When a Loved One…
Ginny Hutcheson Thanks to the residents of Quail Creek for supporting the Quail Creek Fights Back Relay for Life team’s 2025 fundraising goal to raise $15,000 by the March 29 Green Valley/Sahuarita Relay for Life event. Eleven teams of individuals supported the American Cancer Society by raising $40,000 for cancer patient programs, education, advocacy, and…
Janine Baxter April brought two events for the Nurses of Quail Creek. On April 2 we visited the Master Gardeners at the University of Arizona’s Pima County Cooperative Extension Office. QC resident and Master Gardener Jeff McCune led a tour and shared gardening tips for our desert climate. Now we know about growing those pesky…
Inna Shames Dana Arce always knew she wanted to help people. She just wasn’t sure how. Dana was a 2024 recipient of The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) AWE (Advancing Women Through Education) Scholarship, a program specifically designed for women over the age of 21 who had previously interrupted their education and were now looking…
Pam Hartwell-James The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) In My Kitchen was all about Strong Women and Sweet Reflections! Fourteen members gathered on a beautiful spring afternoon for an Easter picnic hosted by Pam Hartwell-James. The event was filled with delicious food, meaningful conversation, and heartfelt reflections. The picnic menu featured barbecued pineapple chicken sliders…
Steve Ware We’re gauging interest in starting a Vietnam Veterans Club for all U.S. Armed Forces members who were stationed in Vietnam. The club’s purpose is to support Vietnam veterans, foster camaraderie, promote emotional and spiritual growth, and address issues such as discrimination. We aim to improve veterans’ affairs and help disabled or needy veterans,…
Rocco Colicchia The 9th Annual Saguaro Classic was held on April 12 at the Quail Creek Air Gun Range. Twelve competitors from Quail Creek, Tucson, and as far as Phoenix competed in four events and three classes. The events consisted of targets at 50 yards and at 25 meters, silhouettes from 40 to 70 yards,…
Connie Vaughan On March 28 Rene Gill, president of Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA), and J. Michael Neely, membership chair, presented Jane Reichert, the 2025 Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek (CHHQC) Military Baby Shower chairwoman, a check for $1,000. The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is…
David Zapatka Reader and bridge player Andrew Sauter wrote, “’shenanigans’ shows up every couple of years in movies, but why? Also, cool words like ‘syzygy,’ ‘brouhaha’ (ha ha it’s funny to say twice), the kids’ string game Cat’s Cradle (do cats sleep in there if you are not careful?)” While reading Titus Techera’s article, Recovering…