Diane Quinn Just a few days remain before The Women of Quail Creek’s annual baby shower for members of the Tucson National Guard. Twenty-one girls and eight boys either have been or are expected to be born to the military families. Many of the mothers have been dubbed “Military Moms” because of the double duty…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Prickly Pears and desert fruits subject of the next TWOQC April 25 program
Diane Quinn Cheri Romanoski, founder of Cheri’s Desert Harvest, will educate The Women of Quail Creek about the fruits of the desert during the April 25 program. Recently celebrating its 30 year anniversary, Cheri’s Desert Harvest began through the one time school teacher’s home-based hobby of preserving fruits grown on her own property. The preserves…
November 2015
Cancer research Benefit Luncheon and Fashion Show
Janice Pell Mark the calendar and save the date: February 12, 2016. Once again, The Women of Quail Creek and the Quail Creek Fights Back Relay for Life Team are co-hosting a luncheon and fashion show to benefit the American Cancer Society. Ignite your Passion – Fight all Cancers is the theme of this year’s…
November 2015
Dressing on a shoestring
Janice Pell Who knew? The single most important hint on how to look absolutely fabulous is to feel confident with one’s looks. Think, “I look good!” and others will think so, too. That was the advice Tammi Graham from JusTammi’s Consignment Boutique stressed over and over to the 95 attendees at The Women of Quail…
November 2015
The November TWOQC meeting program – The Best Hidden Treasures of Southern Arizona
Janice Pell The Women of Quail Creek will meet November 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom. The program for the evening will be The Best Hidden Treasures of Southern Arizona, presented by Jim Gressinger. Jim is a travel writer and the publisher of Southern Arizona Guide, a website featuring recommendations for the best dining,…
Front Page, November 2015
Totes for Scholarship Project
Janice Pell TWOQC thermal totes will be sold Monday, November 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Madera Lobby. The roomy insulated totes feature a zippered closure and a coated thermal film that helps keep food either warm or cold. Keeping one or two in the car means always being prepared to transport food…
Front Page, November 2015
Ruth McDermott… A Labor of Love
Janice Pell The Women of Quail Creek recognizes that our community is blessed by many dedicated volunteers that offer their services in many ways. Perhaps the epitome of those volunteers is Ruth McDermott. Ruth has contributed much to Quail Creek over the years, even starting the very first activities club in February 1999. She is…
November 2015
TWOQC December Holiday Luncheon to feature Arizona String Quartet
Janice Pell It will be a Candy Cane Christmas for The Women of Quail Creek at their annual holiday luncheon. The festivities will start at 11.30 a.m. on Monday, December 14 in the ballroom. Attendees can expect to have a merry ole time with a delectable lunch, music to delight the senses and general merriment.…
October 2015
TWOQC Membership Appreciation Brunch set for October 26
Janice Pell Monday, October 26 the annual Membership Appreciation Brunch for The Women of Quail Creek will take place in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. The festivities will start at 11:00 a.m. All members of the club and their guests are invited. Quail Creek women who have not previously attended a TWOQC function, that are interested…
October 2015
October 31 clothing and household goods drive for homeless veterans
Janice Pell Saturday morning, October 31, The Women of Quail Creek will hold its sixth annual clothing and household goods drive for homeless veterans in the Tucson area. TWOQC volunteers will be accepting donations from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot in front of the Madera Clubhouse. According to VA officials, there are…