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…
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June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Caring Hearts & Hands Delivers Another Successful Military Baby Shower
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…
June 2024, Features
In Passing
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…
Clubs & Classes, April 2024
TWOQC’s Animal League Collection a Roaring Success
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Support Your Local Furry Friends
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…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
1,322 Pounds of Food!
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…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Woodcrafters Donate to Marine Corps Toys for Tots
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.
January 2024, Sports
Quail Creek Duffers Donations
The Quail Creek Duffers golf league donated $644 to Continental Elementary School in Green Valley.
Generals, December 2023
Desert Meadows Park Donations
Dear Fellow Quail Creek Homeowners, I’m sure many of you are familiar with Desert Meadows Park in Green Valley, but you may not know that the park is maintained by the Green Valley Gardeners and is open to the public without charge. Club volunteers have been working (more than 1,000 hours to date) to create an…
Front Page, December 2023
Quail Creek Women Chip in for Charity
Michele Gazica More than 170 women golfers opened their hearts and checkbooks on Nov. 9 at the annual Give Back to the Community golf tournament and luncheon. This year’s Chip in for Charity event was chaired by Patty Harmon, vice president of the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association. More than $13,000 was raised through direct…