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MOAA to the Rescue for Pregnant Homeless Veteran

Peggy McGee When a VA social worker contacted the Military Officers Association Green Valley Chapter’s liaison, to see if the chapter could do anything to help a homeless veteran expecting her first child in November, Peggy McGee didn’t hesitate to say yes. She learned the baby girl would be named Coral. New chapter member and Quail Creek resident…

Original Quail Creekers

Mr. Robson, Ms. Bryant, and Ms. Walton

Deborah Bryant Joyce and Buzz Walton are the only original couple who still live in Quail Creek. Joyce and Ed Robson had a lot to talk about remembering how the development started. In 1990, prior to Robson’s development, there were only ten homes in the area. Upon settling in Green Valley, the Walton’s made unlimited contributions…

Photo Club Monthly Challenge: Colorful

Jim Burkstrand The Photo Club of Quail Creek continued with its monthly member’s contest with September having the topic of Colorful. Each club member could enter up to three photos taken in the last three years. This subject was a fun one for the members and drew 30 entries. All of the photos can be…

Employee Appreciation

Epifania Torres, Director of Banquets and Events To each and every Quail Creek resident, we ask you to take a moment to reflect upon the services provided by our POA employees and their contributions to the great lifestyle afforded by our community. It is that time of year when we look forward to giving thanks…

We Miss You Drive-Thru

Diane Gordon, Director of Publicity The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) created a unique way to honor their members. Because of COVID-19, the annual membership luncheon was canceled. To celebrate TWOQC membership, Director of Membership, Barb Huntsinger, and her team organized “We Miss You Drive-Thru.” On Sept. 18, TWOQC members drove in their golf carts…

Nurses of Quail Creek Donate to Hero Nurses

Marilyn Darcangelo With the intention of boosting morale and offering support to nurses providing care for COVID-19 patients, the Nurses of Quail Creek wrote letters to the Hero Nurses and collected donations for gift cards. The notes were initially intended for Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital (SCVRH) until it was learned that any COVID-19 patients with…

MOAA Chapter Helps Women Warriors X2

(Left to right) Peggy McGee and Karen Kuciver hold the layette items for the new baby and his mom. (Photo by Pat Crutcher)

Peggy McGee Even though the Green Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) has not been able to meet for months, the stay-at-home restrictions did not dampen their commitment to help other veterans in their time of need. In late July, they had two requests for help from Women Warriors, a Tucson-based 501(c)(3)…

Quail Creek’s Virtual Events

Don’t forget we are still offering our Virtual Events which can be ordered through the Concierge Desk at 520-393-5822, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pick up will be at The Grill (restaurant) drive through, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Give us a couple days’ notice! Scallops & “Brownies” Cooking Demo and Meal Kit, which includes the…