JoAnn Haberer If you’ve ever had a baby in disposable diapers you know how big a dent they make in your shopping budget. The Women of Quail Creek’s annual Military Baby Shower helps out local service men and women who are new parents by providing diapers from NB (newborn) to size 4. But we need…
Tag: The Women of Quail Creek
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
The “Ribbon Colors of Cancer” Fashion Show hits donation high
JoAnn Haberer Everyone knows someone—family member, friend, or famous face—who has struggled with cancer. It strikes without warning and without reason to young and old, rich and poor, men and women alike. It attacks all areas of the body, from brain to bones. And in all cases, at one time or another, someone will…
Generals, November 2017
Youth On Their Own to benefit from holiday spirit
Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek and their friends will sponsor 250 students participating in Youth On Their Own (YOTO) this holiday season. Each student will receive a holiday gift bag specifically tailored to their likes, hobbies and needs. Members of TWOQC have created holiday cards which include a student name and information about…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Youth on Their Own – succeeding, motivating, inspiring
Diane Quinn Few people believed Ann Young, an Amphitheater High School counselor, when she began speaking about the problem of homelessness experienced by some of her students in 1986. Through her persistence, the help of others in her church and the efforts of supportive media, Ann established St. Andrew’s Friendly Environment House (SAFE). SAFE became…
Generals, September 2017
An expert shares the story of Navajo rugs
The upcoming Quail Creek Kino Lecture Series will premier with a talk by Navajo rug expert Steve Getzwiller of Nizhoni Ranch Gallery in Sonoita, on Monday, October 9, 2017, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Quail Creek Madera Ballroom. As one of the country’s top collectors, dealers and experts, Steve will share his extensive knowledge of…
Generals, September 2017
Team Up With The Women of Quail Creek For Scholarships
Come One Come All… upcoming benefit scholarships for women Marilyn Beim and Peggy McGee Plans are in the works for a wonderful and exciting series of events to raise funds for scholarships to be granted by The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) in 2018. All events will be held in Quail Creek’s Madera Clubhouse ballroom…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
No one was in Jeopardy during this good time
Diane Quinn What happens when a group of women designs a whole new program for The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC)? A really fun time, that’s what! Several members of TWOQC gathered in late July for an evening of Jeopardy hosted by none other than Pam “Alexa Trebek” Rodgers, president-elect of TWOQC. Six lucky contestants vied…
Generals, July 2016
Save the Date – TWOQC clothing drive for homeless veterans
Diane Quinn Did you recently move to Quail Creek and bring all your warm weather clothes with you? Have you held on to clothes thinking you might need them again and then realized that your lifestyle has changed? Did you receive a gift that simply isn’t you and you haven’t found a re-gifting opportunity yet?…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
TWOQC presenter to share her passion for specialty coffee
Diane Quinn Did you ever wonder what makes that really great cup of coffee so special? Have you noticed that some coffee tastes different than others or that some flavors are more pronounced in coffees you sample? The July program for The Women of Quail Creek will help solve those mysteries and many more. Anna…
Front Page, July 2016
Military families showered with support
Diane Quinn Looks of amazement shined on the face of each Mom and expectant Mom as she entered the transformed mess hall of the National Guard 162nd Fighter Wing on July 25. Twenty-eight families, 12 of whom included moms who are in the military themselves, joined The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) for its fifth…