The 11th annual GVFFA Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2019; 5:00 p.m. at the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Mark your calendars. Local fire and law enforcement departments will kick up the heat at the 11th annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser and all proceeds will benefit families in need in the Green Valley-Sahuarita…
Tag: charity
Generals, May 2019
QC veterans make a donation to Women Warriors
On Tuesday, April 9, Tom Contreras, President, and Kathy Olbeter, Vice Chair of the Charity Committee of the Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association presented a donation in the amount of $500 to Karen Kuciver of Women Warriors. One of the goals of the Quail Creek veterans is to provide financial support for local active-duty military…
Generals, April 2018
Jim Asbell Memorial Fund helps raise over $25,000 for cancer research
Ginny Hutcheson With the help of Jim Asbell, the Quail Creek Fights Back Relay for Life team raised over $25,000 in six months for the American Cancer Society. Jim’s personal goal was to raise $5,000 to help find a cure for cancer. Thanks to Jim’s friends and relatives, Jim’s memorial fund reached over $5,000…
Generals, October 2017
Local charities will be bewitched
Peggy McGee Taking a break from their Rally for the Cure efforts, the Ladies Golf Association, the 9-Niners and the Putters will co-host a golfing event on Halloween to help local charities. The four charities to benefit from this bewitching luncheon are the Angel Heart Pajama Project, Green Valley-Amado Community Food Bank, Hands of a…
Front Page, October 2017
Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association continues support of the 162nd ANG Fighter Wing’s families
Charlie Shultheis As one of its missions, the Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA) provides recurring, charitable support to a number of military-related activities in the Tucson area. Among those are the 162nd ANG Fighter Wing Family Readiness Program, the Fisher House at Tucson VA Health Center, United Way for Women Warriors, Military Officers Association…
Generals, October 2017
Help the Homeless Vets – TWOQC Clothing Drive Oct. 21
Diane Quinn We are down to the final few days until Saturday, October 21 and the eighth annual Clothing and Household Goods Drive for southern Arizona homeless veterans. This year’s theme is A Gift of Hope, an expectation of something good coming one’s way. Homeless veterans need our help and they “hope” that we are…
Sports, September 2017
Putters join the Bewitched Fundraiser
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters will have their own very special putting challenge to support the Bewitched for Charity golf event on October 31. Four local charities will benefit from the fundraiser; Valley Assistance Services, Hands of a Friend that provides support for victims of domestic abuse, Community Food Bank Amado and Green Valley and…
Front Page, September 2017
Check your closets for upcoming VA clothing drive
Diane Quinn Time is drawing near for The Women of Quail Creek’s annual Clothing and Household Goods Drive to benefit the Tucson Veterans Hospital program for homeless and recently housed veterans. On Saturday, October 21, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Creative Arts and Technology Center parking area, volunteers will be collecting and packaging donations…
Front Page, September 2017
Bewitched for Charity
Terri Erickson The three women golf organizations of Quail Creek came together to plan a fun event for all ladies in Quail Creek and an opportunity to give back to this community. The committee, with members from each of the organizations, The Putters, Niners and 18 Hole Club, have been busy planning the event for…
August 2015
Needlework Club helps Tucson children
Linda Freeman Mary Cerny, Barb Poltl, Gwen Mowat and Max Perzan of the Quail Creek Needlework Club spent Saturday, July 18 creating 49 drawstring bags for Tucson children. The club has supported Aviva Children’s Services for many years, but this was the first time members participated in the annual sew-a-thon at the Women’s Center in…