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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…
Four years in a row The Women of Quail Creek have sponsored a clothing drive for homeless veterans in the Tucson area with the last three years being part of the national Make A Difference Day program. On April 10, 2014, in Washington, DC, their efforts were recognized nationally when TWOQC President Peggy McGee was…
Five members of the Quail Creek Hiking Club recently returned from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Kilimanjaro is the tallest stand-alone mountain in the world and the highest point in Africa. Its summit elevation of 19,341 feet above sea level also makes it higher than any point in Europe or Australia. The Quail Creek…
The Women of Quail Creek, TWOQC, held its annual summer luncheon on June 24, 2013 at the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. This year’s theme was A Wee Bit of Ireland, and the ladies were festively dressed up in green and were entertained by Irish Dancers. TWOQC coordinated this event with its annual food drive to help…
Major Steven Abel, USAF retired This year’s July 4th celebration, Hats off to Our Heroes, was the largest Quail Creek Fourth of July event yet. The theme paid tribute to Vietnam Veterans and included approximately 37 Vietnam Vets riding in the parade. Vietnam Veteran, COL Peggy McGee, USA retired, served as the Grand Marshall. The…
The QCLGA, the 18 holers, held its annual No Frills Member Guest Day on June 13. The co chairs Dreama Fumia and Sherry Morris planned the fun one day event that started with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun. Each member and her guest were paired with another twosome in her flight and they played the game…
“I have never met more interesting dynamic individuals, some as interesting but never more interesting. That’s what keeps me coming back to OLLI,” comments Quail Creek resident Katherine Watson. Watson is the study group leader for the popular Dredging a Dream: Stories of Fascinating Places in Arizona during the four week summer term of the Osher Lifelong…
Pat Thoresen and Judy Hale Thursday, July 4, Quail Creek is celebrating the 237th anniversary of American Independence with family friendly festivities including a parade, patriotic music and all American food. All five branches of the United States Military, the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines, will be recognized through the 2013 theme:…