Category: Clubs & Classes

QCCC Philanthropy Continues!

Rob Baxter Although Quall Creek Computer Club (QCCC) continues to break records in volunteer hours and IT support for our members, traffic has tapered off in our Open Labs. This appears to be due to many of our part-time neighbors having gone on to their summer locations. This is the perfect time for our full-time…

Seminars…Never Stop Learning!

Shari Rodgers On May 24, the Karate Group at Quail Creek had an amazing Karate seminar with Shihan Kousaku Yokota, 69 years of budo experience, founder of Asai Shotokan Association International (ASAI), Asai-ryu Shotokan bujutsu karate, and author of six books! The style of karate taught and practiced by the Quail Creek group is Asai…

A Few Favorite Books for TWOQC

Alphie Smith Book lovers of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) met for their monthly themed book group on Wednesday, April 29, in the home of Alphie Smith. This month’s topic for discussion was “These Are a Few of My Favorite Books.” It proved to be a popular topic and eleven women gathered to share…

A Mother’s Day Luncheon to Remember

Pam Hartwell-James The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC)’s Pam Hartwell-James hosted an “In My Kitchen” event with a warm and intimate Mother’s Day luncheon on May 9, gathering friends around the table for an afternoon of good food and even better company. The menu was charmingly simple: ham and cheese sliders, a bright orange and…

Vietnam Veterans of Quail Creek

Steve Ware Twenty-five club members and Quail Creek residents met on April 24. Our speaker was U.S. Army Specialist (Ret.) and Quail Creek resident Don Callen. Don was a member of the Old Guard, best known as Sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Don began by detailing his military career and how he…

Independence Day Food for the Troops Collection

Peggy McGee It’s time to check your pantry to see if there are any unexpired groceries that would help fill the food pantry at the 162nd Wing, AZ Air National Guard. Sponsored by the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), this annual Food for the Troops collection will help young airmen when…

MOAA Awards Scholarships and Educational Grants

Peggy McGee Thanks to the Green Valley Chapter’s donation, five students pursuing undergraduate degrees and one entering a graduate program will find the financial challenges of higher education a little less daunting. Naval JROTC cadet Karson Darre from Sahuarita High School was awarded a $2,500 scholarship. She has been accepted into Barrett, the Honors College…