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Spring Is a Busy Time for the TWOQC Scholarship Committee

Judy White During March, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Committee begins to consider applications. Ever wonder how the donations or other support you’ve provided are administered? The committee deeply feels the responsibility to donors to allocate scholarship funds judiciously and fairly and has developed a rigorous and time-consuming review process. TWOQC offers scholarships for…

World Team Tennis Brings World-Class Fun!

Gloria Bible If you are like most casual tennis observers, you are probably unfamiliar with World Team Tennis (WTT). WTT is a format many have never heard of, but when QC Tennis Club President Rick Wade happened upon this unusual tournament, he was intrigued. Lo and behold, coincidentally, another QC Tennis Club member, Jean Henry,…

‘Love Notes,’ PAG Choral Concert, April 6

Mark your calendars for the QC Performing Arts Guild (PAG) Chorus’ spring concert “Love Notes” on Saturday, April 6. Please join us at 4 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. Tickets are $10 each (cash or check only) for reserved seating at round tables of 10. Tickets will be on sale in the clubhouse lobby…

Let’s Travel Club University Visit

Linn Myrick On Dec. 5 members of the Let’s Travel Club had a great day trip to the University of Arizona campus. The group rode the streetcar from the Mercado and had docent-led tours at the Arizona State Museum as well as the Coit Museum of Pharmacy & Health Services. In addition, they enjoyed lunch…

New Year! New Courts! New Members!

Shireen Kolarik Now is a great time to join the Quail Creek Pickleball Club. Quail Creek has 16 new courts coming soon, for a total of 32 world-class courts, making us one of the largest pickleball communities. The new courts will have a large ramada with a TV, fans, picnic tables, bathrooms, an ice machine,…

Empty Bowls, Big Hearts

Peggy McGee Once again artisans from the Quail Creek Pottery & Sculpture Studio (POTS) and Ceramics Clubs have been busy creating original bowls for the 18th Annual Valley Assistance Services (VAS) Empty Bowls event on Saturday, Feb. 17. The fundraiser for the 501(c)(3) organization will be held at Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del…

Quail Creek Women Chip in for Charity

Michele Gazica More than 170 women golfers opened their hearts and checkbooks on Nov. 9 at the annual Give Back to the Community golf tournament and luncheon. This year’s Chip in for Charity event was chaired by Patty Harmon, vice president of the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association. More than $13,000 was raised through direct…

Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek Receives Spirit of Philanthropy Award at 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day

On Nov. 17 the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Southern Arizona celebrated and recognized outstanding volunteers who made significant contributions of time, talent, and treasure to nonprofits in Southern Arizona. The 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day celebration luncheon and program was held at the Tucson Convention Center. Forty-one organizations and individuals, including Caring Hearts &…

Computer Club Open House 2024

Joyce Shumate Mark your calendar for the QC Computer Club Open House on Jan. 13, 2024. The Open House will be held at the Creative Arts and Technology building between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Quail Creek Computer Club’s mission is to provide its members with assistance, training, and education for their computing devices…

Yet Another Musical Murder Mystery Show

This coming February will bring to life the latest from your favorite Murder Mystery cast. Just Shoot Me, Yesterday will have a rather strange opening act. It will be the wake for the drummer and the playwright, with very little praise for them from five female suspects. After dinner is served, the play will revert to…