Kathy Sinnott, PhD As I write this, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page, 54 is the number of total law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty since 2024 began. So, what is 54? It’s far too many of our nation’s heroes who sacrificed for our freedom and safety. And, as summer knocks…
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June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Questers Catalina Timewalkers Present Kingdom of Crystal: SaddleBrooke’s Very Own ‘Glasriket’
Michelle Wiklund Do you know of “Glasriket,” or the “Kingdom of Glass,” in Sweden? In English, it’s the “Kingdom of Crystal” or the “Glass Realm.” In Swedish, it’s “Glasriket.” Småland is the largest traditional province in Southern Sweden. Its name means “many small lands.” Scattered among the rocky woodlands and forests of Småland are isolated…
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
The Women of Quail Creek On-the-Go Group Visits the Sahuarita Food Bank and Community Resource Center
Jennie Gaines The Sahuarita Food Bank and Community Resource Center (CRC) tour went very well. In fact, the consensus was “Wow!” Some women had not known that the Sahuarita Food Bank and Community Resource Center existed, and even those who did were unaware of the vast scope of what the Community Resource Center does. If…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
TWOQC’s Scholarship Award Night
Lisa Stilson It was hard to tell who was more excited and more proud at TWOQC’s (The Women of Quail Creek) recent Scholarship Awards Night—the 32 high school and Women in Transition (WIT) Scholarship recipients and their families or the women on the Scholarship Committee who selected them. Regardless, it was an inspiring night! A…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
TWOQC 2020 High School Scholarship Recipient Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree!
Inna Shames Meet Amaya Barnes, a 2020 The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) High School Scholarship recipient. Like so many of The Women of Quail Creek scholarship recipients, Amaya grew up in Arizona. Upon graduating from Sahuarita High School in May 2020, a bachelor’s degree in human resource management was her goal. Step one: Amaya…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club of Quail Creek Women In Blue Luncheon
Lois Connell On April 25 women in the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) participated in the Women In Blue luncheon, which was attended by 35 women and held in the home of Jeanne Buell. The group allows like-minded women to gather in a neutral setting. Perri Jones spoke to the gathering about the Andrew…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
A Presentation on Ranked-Choice Voting Highlights the Republican Club Meeting
Petitions to place an initiative on the November ballot to establish ranked-choice voting in Arizona are circulating throughout the state. Joel Strabala visited the QC Republican Club on May 17 and gave compelling testimony on the multiple issues surrounding ranked choice voting. He urged everyone to do their research prior to signing a petition. Two…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Pima County Attorney Candidate Speaks Before Democratic Club
Alphie Smith Mike Jette is running for Pima County Attorney in the Democratic Primary. He spoke before the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) at their monthly program on May 18 in the Kino Center. Jette is challenging Laura Conover, the current Pima County Attorney. Both will be on the ballot in the Democratic Party…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
April Photo Contest Winners
Bruce Hartsell The Photography Club of Quail Creek recently announced the winners of the April photography contest, focused on the subject of “Trees and Bushes.” Sheri Rogers won first place with her image of quaking aspens in Colorado. Sheri said, “Walking through the forest, the light looked just right to show their lovely ‘quaking’ leaves.…
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
Caring Hearts & Hands Delivers Another Successful Military Baby Shower
Connie Vaughan Every year, the third Saturday in May is Armed Forces Day, celebrated to honor all men and women currently serving in the military, as well as those who have served and sacrificed to defend our freedom. It is also the day that Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek delivers its Military Baby…