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…
Sherri Norine The On-the-Go ladies from The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) took a tour of the historic Fox Theater in downtown Tucson on May 7. The behind-the-scenes tour docent explained the history of the theater, which opened in April of 1930, and how the décor was created to be specific to the Tucson location.…
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…
Pam Hartwell-James The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) gathered on May 14, for another memorable “In My Kitchen” luncheon, hosted by Sherri Norine and Celia Shevlin. The menu was amazing and filled with all the flavors that touched every taste bud: savory beef empanadas with bright chimichurri sauce, a refreshing black bean and corn salad-relish,…
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…
Pam Hartwell-James The Women of Quail Creek’s newest “In My Kitchen” welcomed May with a beautiful and delicious May Day Luncheon held on May 1st, graciously hosted by Betsy Martin and Pat Meads. Guests were greeted by a charming table setting, where each place featured its own delicate flowers, adding a thoughtful and festive touch…
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…
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…
Peggy McGee The local MOAA Chapter won three awards from the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) for outstanding achievements. The highest recognition, a Five-Star Level of Excellence (LOE) award is given to Chapters in all 50 states. The LOE awards are MOAA’s most prestigious affiliate awards, honoring councils and chapters for their efforts across…
Diana Schwartz On Saturday, May 16, the Quail Creek Democratic Club and the Green Valley Democrats co-hosted “A Fun Afternoon with David Fitzsimmons,” a fundraiser for the Democrats in the rural counties throughout Arizona. Fitzsimmons, an internationally syndicated political cartoonist, humor columnist, and blogger, retired from the Arizona Daily Star in 2022 after more than…