Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association (MOAA), recently awarded three $2,500 scholarships to graduating JROTC Cadets from local high schools. Cadet Ismael Cheang, Jr., will use the scholarship when he enters the University of Arizona (UA) in the fall to study mechanical engineering. Cheang, a Colonel in the Air Force JROTC at…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), held their election of officers and directors at their November meeting, and those elected were sworn in at the December dinner. Once again, several Quail Creek residents demonstrated their willingness to continue to lead by volunteering to fill key positions. New or returning…
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…
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…
Peggy McGee The elves from the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), were busy at work trying to make the holidays merrier for teens from low-income families in the local area. For the past several years, the local fire departments have been partnering with the Salvation Army to provide gifts for families…
Peggy McGee Perhaps the year-round residents will remember the 4th of July flag raising ceremony when members of the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers of America, sold 50/50 raffle tickets and collected donations for its annual Food for the Troops collection. The positive response from the Quail Creek community that day, coupled with approval of…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), will host a special guest from MOAA National Headquarters on Nov. 21. The event will be held in the El Dorado Room in the La Perla Building on the La Posada campus. The social period begins at 5 p.m. with dinner being served…
Peggy McGee All military, Public Health, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officers are invited to join the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America’s (MOAA) Mix & Mingle on Oct. 17. The cocktail party will be held in the El Dorado Room in the La Perla building at La Posada. The purpose of…
Peggy McGee After a summer break from social events, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association (MOAA), will start off the fall season with a dinner in the El Dorado Room in the La Perla building on the La Posada campus. The event on Sept. 19 will start with cocktails at 5 p.m., with dinner…
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…