A Friends of Madera Canyon Presentation, Bi-National Conservation in the Sky Islands presented by Carianne Campbell ~ Restoration Director for Sky Island Alliance, will take place Monday, October 16, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Ticket are $10 and available at Concierge Desk or at the door. Sky Island Alliance’s mission…
Category: October 2017
Generals, October 2017
Help the Homeless Vets – TWOQC Clothing Drive Oct. 21
Diane Quinn We are down to the final few days until Saturday, October 21 and the eighth annual Clothing and Household Goods Drive for southern Arizona homeless veterans. This year’s theme is A Gift of Hope, an expectation of something good coming one’s way. Homeless veterans need our help and they “hope” that we are…
Generals, October 2017
Veterans Appreciation Week happenings
Peggy McGee November is the month to pay tribute to all our veterans for their service to our country and often times to their communities after they have left the military. There will be a series of events in the Green Valley/Sahuarita area culminating on November 11. Unless indicated otherwise, all events are free. November…
Sports, October 2017
Lady Putters move to winter schedule
Peggy McGee With the days getting shorter and the mornings getting cooler, the Lady Putters will be moving into their winter schedule on November 1. They will gather on the back patio of the clubhouse at 9:30 a.m. for check-in and start putting promptly at 10:00 a.m. Newcomers are invited to give the Putters a…
Generals, October 2017
We love our employees
Diane Borst It’s that time of year folks when we would like to express appreciation to our employees for their dedication and great work. At the ninth annual Employee Appreciation Event on Monday, December 4 in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom, employees will enjoy a dinner prepared by Chef Aris as well as receive a gift…
Generals, October 2017
Community Garage Sale
Quail Creek’s eleventh annual Community-Wide Garage Sale will take place Saturday, November 11, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Save the date! The last few years we have had over 200 homes participate in this event. The gates will open at 8:00 a.m.; we will have used vehicles for sale in “Slow Eddie’s Used…
Features, October 2017
Dollars and Sense
Try to overcome “roadblocks” to a comfortable retirement Mary Diamond In your life you will want to take many journeys. But few will be as important as retirement – specifically, a comfortable retirement. And that’s why it’s so important to consider the roadblocks you might encounter on your road to the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Big Band Sounds of Green Valley to entertain TWOQC Brunch
Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek will hold their annual Membership Brunch on Monday, October 30 in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. The brunch provides an annual opportunity not only to celebrate the friendships forged among members but also to recognize many of the projects TWOQC has supported throughout the year. Included in the proceedings…
October 2017
Editorial deadline changes for the holiday season
Alejandra Wilcox The holidays are almost upon us! Since Christmas is so close to the editorial deadline, we are moving it up. Please have all editorials submitted by 4:00 p.m. on November 21(for the December issue), and December 21 (for the January issue). Be sure to mark your calendars now! If you have any questions about…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
All about the homeless veterans
Peggy McGee Jodi Frederick, clinical director of homeless programs at the Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System, was the guest speaker at the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association dinner meeting on September 20. She was delighted to see the generosity of the members who brought cases of bottled water, snacks and other items…