Peggy McGee After a long break from school, the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) students will be returning to school in early August. But they are already planning their annual car wash for Saturday, Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to noon, at American Legion Post 66, 1560 W Duval Mine Rd. While there…
The Ride For Mental Health The Ride For Mental Health announced it will hold its annual ride this year, but in a different format due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Ride’s organizers decided to pivot to “Ride Together, but Ride Apart” with riders taking on their own individual rides in their cities and towns, neighborhoods…
Jeff Krueger Quail Creek residents have always shown a sense of community, caring, and friendship. We are known for our “Quail Creek Wave” as we traverse the community walking, biking, or in our golf carts. We also care deeply for our great employees that take such good care of us and our community. The month…
Janet Johnson, Publicity Committee On April 16, I received an email titled “Tucson’s Homeless Need Our Help!” from the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southern Arizona, (NAMIsa). How they got my email, I’m still not sure, but it definitely felt like it was a meant-to-be moment. I had been racking my brain sitting in our home,…
Peggy McGee Before the deadline to apply for scholarships for the high school seniors arrived, COVID-19 closed the public schools. And the scholarship committee had only received one application between the two schools. Jadine Hilt and Kay Martens, co-chairs of the high school awards, had a challenge before them—getting in touch with the guidance staff…
Peggy McGee With Independence Day just around the corner, now is the time to order a mask with U.S. flags or stars and stripes. Handmade by Jadine Hilt, Secretary of the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association, these masks will help you celebrate our nation’s independence in style, while helping to protect yourself and those…