Peggy McGee It certainly didn’t feel like Christmas on July 24 with the temps heading for the 100s again, but that didn’t stop the Lady Putters. It was time for their annual collection for the Green Valley/Amado Food Bank, and they were not going to let Mr. Sun keep them from donning their red and…
Peggy McGee Heartfelt appreciation goes out to the many Quail Creek residents who supported the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association’s Food for the Troops collection on Independence Day. Your donations of non-perishable foods and paper products helped fill the empty shelves in the 162nd Wing, AZ Air National Guard’s, pantry. Thanks, too, to all…
Jim Bottlinger Jim Bottlinger passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 at the age of 84. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane, and their blended family, which includes four children, two step-children, 12 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers. Originally from the Buffalo, N.Y., area, Jim dedicated 35…
Peggy McGee The weather may not seem like it, but Christmas is just around the corner. It will soon be time for Christmas in July—the Quail Creek Lady Putters’ annual collection for the Green Valley Community Food Bank. The drive will be held on Wednesday, July 24. That morning the Lady Putters will be donning…
Connie Vaughan Every year, the third Saturday in May is Armed Forces Day, celebrated to honor all men and women currently serving in the military, as well as those who have served and sacrificed to defend our freedom. It is also the day that Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek delivers its Military Baby…
Jack Lee Davis Jack Lee Davis had a heart for people, an infectious, dimpled smile and a generosity of spirit that all who met him could see. Even on his sickest, most difficult days, he focused on those around him—sharing a smile and asking about their day, their family, their activities. Jack lived life large…
Peggy McGee The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Community Outreach Committee extends its sincere appreciation to club members as well as the many Quail Creek residents who so generously donated to the March 19 collection to support the Animal League of Green Valley (TALGV). They counted 86 cars/people dropping off donations of every kind—from pet…
Peggy McGee Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 19, at 3 p.m. That’s the day that The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) Community Outreach Committee will host its first in-kind collection for 2024. In the past, the committee has provided support to local charities that help children, seniors, victims of domestic abuse, and teachers, but this is…
Jerry Gardner In May 2022 the Quail Creek Rainbow Club met to discuss philanthropic opportunities and decided to sponsor a local food bank. “The club wanted to do something to support underserved communities in our area and considered several options,” says Bob Lane, a Rainbow Club coordinator. “We agreed the Arivaca Human Resource (AHR) food bank…
Harry L. Pell The Quail Creek Woodcrafters came through again, and for 2023 we contributed 140 toys of all kinds to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign. Rex Leetham, Terry Kryway, Clyde Wessner, Paul Hauser, Larry Nighbert, and Tom Reiman came through with toys that the children will really enjoy.