Lois Connell On Nov. 16 the Democratic Club of Quail Creek welcomed speakers from two local nonprofit organizations to its monthly meeting. The club donated $250 to both organizations. Our first speaker, Roy Aguilar, manager of the Community Food Bank Green Valley/Amado, spoke eloquently about the needs throughout Southern Arizona and the steps that are…
Pat Colburn Quail Creek Republicans filled the Ocotillo and Mesquite Rooms on Nov. 15 to celebrate the incredibly successful election results nationally and in Arizona and to hear from Bruce Ash, an influential Republican known throughout the State of Arizona. QC Republican Club President Pat Colburn introduced Bruce Ash as the featured speaker. Bruce is…
Alphie Smith Twelve members of the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) met at 8 a.m. on Oct. 24 to put on safety vests and gloves. They proceeded to Old Nogales Highway and cleaned up their designated mile stretch of the highway. The club has been doing this since March 3, 2021, after being given…
Pat Holmes and Margie Barber Sometimes life just works out in a way that lets you help others while also helping yourself! Do you have a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) coming up before the 2024 tax year ends? It will be taxable income and may well shoot you up into a higher tax bracket. Rather…
Inna Shames On Nov. 19 The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) held their annual Open House, a great opportunity for non-members to learn about this wonderful organization and for existing members to explore new programs and activities. If you missed it or if you didn’t stop at every table, here’s a quick overview: TWOQC’s membership…
Carol Michels On a bright and sunny day, Nov. 14, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) On-The-Go group explored downtown Tucson, riding a modern Sun Link Streetcar. The streetcar is free, and the adventure started in the Mercado District just outside the bustle of downtown Tucson. It was, of course, essential that the group stop…
Peggy McGee The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) extend their deep appreciation to the many Quail Creek residents who so generously contributed to their collection for Genesis House for victims of abuse in the local area. The three-week collection period brought in much-needed supplies for the facility. The drive focused mainly on practical items like…
Inna Shames “It all started when we bought a new coffee maker that used different filters than what I had before,” said Janet Rumford. What to do with a pile of old coffee filters? “I dyed them different colors with diluted acrylic paint.” And the result? Paper flowers made of old coffee filters, of all…
Peggy McGee and Monica Christiansen Have you ever heard the rumor that land that is now Quail Creek used to be home for Japanese prisoners of war during World War II? It is not a rumor, but a fact. You can learn all about this piece of history and much more at the Green Valley…
Gloria Bible Someone once said, “I plan to live forever. So far, my plan is working perfectly.” While that sounds like a good plan, we all know the reality is far different. The Scouts nailed it with their motto: “Be Prepared.” With that in mind, the Partners Losing Partners Outreach (PLPO) presented a “Preparing for…