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Janice Pell Wow! The tremendous outpouring of generosity and support from the community for The Women of Quail Creek’s fifth annual clothing and household goods drive for homeless veterans was overwhelming. Contributions this year more than doubled last year’s donations. When volunteers delivered the donations to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tucson, the staff was…
Lee Asbell With the opening of the new Creative Arts and Technology Center just around the corner, Quail Creek now has a chartered club for those interested in all forms of two-dimensional fine arts. The club’s first membership event was held October 29 and now has over 30 members. While the artists wait for their…
Yasmin John-Thorpe In 2009, when I convinced my husband to purchase a winter residence on Orchid Lane, I had no idea how wonderful that decision would be for me. My husband is the golfer; I’m a writer but with little time to write. Back home, in British Columbia, I organize several literacy programs and my…
Janice Pell The holiday season is fast approaching. It’s time to be thinking of gifts to buy and recipes to cook. The perfect solution to filling both needs is TWOQC cookbook, A Shared Table. It is a great gift idea for family and friends or to take for a hostess gift. In the Holiday Favorites…
The Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association (18 Holers) interclub team held its end of season luncheon on October 9. Interclub is played during the summer months against other Green Valley golf teams from Canoa Ranch/Torres, Canoa Hills, San Ignacio, Green Valley Country Club and Quail Creek. Each club hosts an event. Co-chairs for Quail Creek…
Janice Pell Mark the calendar and clean out the closets. Saturday morning, November 1, The Women of Quail Creek will hold its annual clothing drive for homeless veterans and families. TWOQC volunteers will be accepting donations from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot in front of the Madera Clubhouse. Tucson’s VA hospital has…
Education of pet owners and socialization of our pets is the mission of our Critters Club. October and November events will provide these opportunities. Join us on Friday, October 24 at 3:00 p.m. in our dog park for fun and costume time at our annual Howl-0-Ween party. Everyone is welcome to see our furry friends…
Peggy McGee Several Quail Creek residents were at the Tucson International Airport on September 16 to welcome World War II veterans back from Washington, DC. As part of the Honors Flight program, the veterans got to go to Washington at no cost to see the World War II Memorial as well as several other monuments…
Janice Pell Entertaining and looking for easy or different recipes? Perhaps you’re looking for a slow cooker meal that can be made ahead of time. Look no further than TWOQC cookbook, A Shared Table. House guests will be sure to love Baked Blueberry and Peach Oatmeal at breakfast. If you’re having a crowd, Fancy Egg…
Quail Creek will be conducting its annual garage sale on Saturday, November 15, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We anticipate having over 200 homes participating. Plan on taking part in our annual community wide garage sale. There will be a separately manned used vehicle lot with everything from golf carts to cars to…