Category: Clubs & Classes

Painting workshop

  Joyce Finn Classes start Monday, January 8 from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. for six weeks. Class will be in the Art Room of the C.A.T.C. building; Watercolor or Acrylic mediums. Bring your own supplies. Fee $10 per lesson for members, $12 non-members. Class starts with short lecture or demonstration, students then work on their…

Marine Corps birthday event

  Steve Sanford, Dave Carver, Bob Bates and Jerry Hanks In keeping with an age-old U.S. Marine Corps tradition, the Marines of Quail Creek held a 242nd Marine Corps birthday dinner event at the Madera Clubhouse on November 10. It symbolizes a profound renewal to Faith, Family, Country and Corps. The dinner and ceremonies were…

TWOQC recognizes Veterans

  Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) participated in the Veterans Day memorial wreath laying held at Green Valley Cemetery. The annual recognition and remembrance of those who have served our country was held November 11. Five members of TWOQC are veterans: Laurie Brown, Marine Corps; Laura Colbert, Navy; Marianne Faust and Julie…

Military officers plan luncheon

  Peggy McGee As a departure from the usual dinner meetings, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association will hold a luncheon meeting at noon on Tuesday, January 23 in Ballroom No. 3. Guest speaker will be Diana S. Kellermeyer, Chief, Blind Rehabilitation Service and the Southwestern Blind Rehabilitation Center (SWBRC) at the Southern Arizona…

TWOQC membership Spooktacular brunch

  Diane Quinn Over 200 members of The Women of Quail Creek got into the Halloween spirit during their October 30 Membership Brunch. The women, many in costume or festive garb, celebrated the activities of the social and charitable organization while dining on a light brunch. Carol Mutter, president of TWOQC, recognized the many volunteers…

Oktoberfest an Über success

  Diane Quinn Oktoberfest came to Quail Creek on Sunday, October 29. The festival celebrating German fun, food and beverage was sponsored by The Women of Quail Creek as a fundraiser for the organization’s scholarship fund. The evening began with pretzel and beer tasting and an opportunity for those attending to vie for a variety…

Pottery and Sculpture Club displays totem poles

  Cheryl Osburn The members of the Quail Creek Pottery and Sculpture Club (POTS) had fun making three Totem Poles that are displayed outside of the Creative Arts and Technology Center (CATC). Members sculpted something seen in southwest Arizona. The Totems have cactus, desert flowers and many birds including a Roadrunner and a covey of…