Peggy McGee For their summer project this year, The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) Community Outreach Committee is collecting items to support the summer program for youth sponsored by Sahuarita Parks and Recreation. This is a seven-week program for children ages 6-12. Craft items like Elmer’s glue, markers, colored pencils, clothes pins (both clip and…
Tag: Outreach
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
P.S. to TWOQC’s Animal League Collection
Peggy McGee Shortly after the “TWOQC’s Animal League Collection a Roaring Success” article was published in the April Crossing, the Community Outreach Committee director received a letter saying additional monetary donations were received in support of the collection. Instead of the reported $1,702 donated to support The Animal League of Green Valley (TALGV), the total…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
TWOQC Will Help Courtney’s Courage
Peggy McGee The Women of Quail Creek’s Community Outreach Committee is selling Jim Click raffle tickets to support Courtney’s Courage, a 501(c)(3) that provides assistance to families with children suffering from all types of cancer. Previously, the Outreach Committee has concentrated on in-kind donations to support various local charities, but this time they are branching…
May 2024, Features
Another Day, Another Data Breach
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly In today’s digital age, data breaches are becoming increasingly common, leaving consumers vulnerable to identity theft. In one of the largest, most recent breaches, AT&T exposed 73 million passwords. While the vast majority were former customers (before 2019), it’s estimated that over 7-1/2 million were current customers. While there’s…
April 2024, Features
Be Alert to Tax Return Fraud
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly It’s tax season! That means it’s also time for tax return fraud. This type of fraud is a pervasive issue that can wreak havoc on your finances and leave you dealing with the fallout for months or even years. Did you know that the IRS flagged over $5 billion…
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…
Features, March 2024
Compromised Credentials Are the Gateway to Fraud!
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers are everywhere. They continue to attack unsuspecting individuals in new ways. In our increasingly digital world, scammers are constantly finding ways to exploit unsuspecting individuals. It starts with stolen, or compromised, credentials—your account IDs and passwords. Criminal rings harvest credentials by different forms of phishing. Whether through email…
Features, February 2024
Navigating Love Safely: Protecting Your Heart and Finances from Online Scams
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As Valentine’s Day approaches, the search for companionship often leads many people to explore online dating services or social media groups. However, during the search, it’s crucial to be aware of romance scams that can exploit the genuine desire for connection as you age. Here’s a guide tailored to…
Features, January 2024
Navigating the New Year: A Guide to Avoid Scams
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As we step into a new year, it’s crucial for older adults to remain vigilant against the ever-evolving landscape of scams that persistently target unsuspecting individuals. While some scams may take on new disguises, others linger with familiar tactics. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how older adults can identify…