Pam-Hartwell James On Nov. 17 Pam Hartwell-James and Cyndee Bruns hosted a delightful In My Kitchen Thanksgiving potluck luncheon for 14 ladies. Centered around a main course of ham, each guest brought a dish that perfectly complemented the meal, creating a table filled with flavor, color, and gratitude. Laughter and conversation flowed easily as the…
Bruce Hartsell The Photography Club of Quail Creek asked members to submit photos on the theme of Humorous for the October contest. Jeff Krueger won first place with his image Honest, Hon, Just Lookin’. Jeff said he captured the image while walking around between sessions of a photo workshop. He said, “Sometimes it pays to…
Carol Michels On Oct. 27, 30 ladies gathered to listen to John Grahame in the Crystal Ballroom in the Madera clubhouse. John Grahame is a Green Valley-based Dark Sky advocate. He shared information on the impacts of excessive outdoor lighting on wildlife, as well as our own safety and security. He offered many ideas for…
Inna Shames TWOQC (The Women of Quail Creek) Community Outreach Committee needs your gently used or new shoes and boots (including golf and other sports) and sandals. We will be paid for every 25 pounds of shoes we collect, and that money will be donated to support United Community Health Center and their programs. All…
Carol Michels The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) Small Group On-The-Go experience on the beautiful afternoon of Nov. 15 was, quite literally, historic! Twelve members of the group ventured out to the Tubac Presidio to sit in a rustic schoolhouse and listen to Jack Lasseter’s “Jack Talk” about the inspirational topic of the Navajo Code…
Roxanne Housley Hope Rising Arizona (HRAZ) provides long-term services to young survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation. It is the only residential restorative care sanctuary for adult female sex-trafficking survivors in Southern Arizona. Hope Rising Arizona is a 501(c)(3) established in 2017 by Sgt. Sarah Buchanan of the Tucson Police Department who felt a deep…
Margie Barber Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your IRA are fully taxable unless they are a QCD (Qualified Charitable Donation)! If you need to take an RMD before the 2025 tax year ends, the amount you receive will be taxable and may even put you in a higher tax bracket. Fortunately, Congress provided a tax-free…
Alphie Smith The month of November is the time each year when the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) gives back to local nonprofits in Southern Arizona. This year, representatives from Hands of a Friend and the Florence Project were at the meeting held in the Kino Center on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. Carol…
Steve Sanford Opening Remarks and Tributes The Quail Creek Republican Club convened in the Ocotillo Room on Nov. 21. Club 1st Vice President Steve Sanford welcomed attendees and acknowledged newly joined participants. Following the introduction, invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance, Steve Sanford delivered opening remarks which emphasized the need to get out and vote…
Carol Wiser New classes started earlier this year. Several members of the Quail Creek Woodcrafters Club created charcuterie and cutting boards, writing instruments, peppermill grinders, and bowls, led by Bud Bencic, Denny Fost, Rod Serdahl, and Ron Macuga. Assisting members included Harold Alleman, Brad Wilkins, Greg Beck, and Glen Melmer. Participants were introduced to safely…