Linn Myrick On Tuesday morning, June 10, nine Let’s Travel Club members learned about the rich history of the Barrio Viejo, a national historic district. We also explored Scott Avenue, known as a “strolling street” in downtown Tucson. Here, some of the cultural landmarks we saw included the Children’s Museum (located in the historic Carnegie…
Inna Shames The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Program celebrated its 10th anniversary with a bang! May 22: The organization awarded 27 scholarships of $3,500 each, a total of $94,500. June 2: Suzan Bryceland, co-chair of a key Scholarship Committee, was interviewed by KOLD Tucson Now Live where she did an outstanding job promoting…
Cheryl Richardson When the war broke out in Ukraine, several members of the Quail Creek Quilt Covey (QCQC) wanted to do something. That turned into four quilts being created in blue and yellow. The Quilt Covey began to ponder how best to get the completed quilts to Ukrainians. At the general meeting of the QCQC…
LaFrank Newell LaFrank Newell was born in Portland, Ore., on July 3, 1956, to the late Frank Newell and Doris Dorton. LaFrank was unique as his name. He passed away at age 68 on May 22, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz. LaFrank is survived by his wife, Toni Belcher of 20 years. LaFrank found Toni “again…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…
