Carol Michels On a bright and sunny day, Nov. 14, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) On-The-Go group explored downtown Tucson, riding a modern Sun Link Streetcar. The streetcar is free, and the adventure started in the Mercado District just outside the bustle of downtown Tucson. It was, of course, essential that the group stop…
Peggy McGee The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) extend their deep appreciation to the many Quail Creek residents who so generously contributed to their collection for Genesis House for victims of abuse in the local area. The three-week collection period brought in much-needed supplies for the facility. The drive focused mainly on practical items like…
Inna Shames “It all started when we bought a new coffee maker that used different filters than what I had before,” said Janet Rumford. What to do with a pile of old coffee filters? “I dyed them different colors with diluted acrylic paint.” And the result? Paper flowers made of old coffee filters, of all…
Peggy McGee and Monica Christiansen Have you ever heard the rumor that land that is now Quail Creek used to be home for Japanese prisoners of war during World War II? It is not a rumor, but a fact. You can learn all about this piece of history and much more at the Green Valley…
Gloria Bible Someone once said, “I plan to live forever. So far, my plan is working perfectly.” While that sounds like a good plan, we all know the reality is far different. The Scouts nailed it with their motto: “Be Prepared.” With that in mind, the Partners Losing Partners Outreach (PLPO) presented a “Preparing for…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), sends their sincere thanks to all the Quail Creek residents who made MOAA’s first-ever collection of non-perishable foods for homeless veterans a success. Not only did you donate food, but also cleaning, paper, and hygiene products. The dental items were especially appreciated. The…