Inna Shames Have you seen all those recent The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) fundraising activities, including Javelina Hoedown and appeals for donations to a matching funds campaign for TWOQC Scholarships? This is why we do it—so that promising women in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties can get that little step up they need to further their…
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January 2024, Clubs & Classes
On the Go Goes to Mescal Movie Set
Brenda Rock Ten women from The Women of Quail Creek traveled to Benson, Ariz., to visit the Mescal Movie Set. This was part of the On the Go Program Committee’s activities. We were greeted by several volunteers in cowboy attire, some of whom had actually participated in the movies filmed over the years. After meeting…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
In My Kitchen Event—Salad and Dessert with Joy & Friends!
Pam Hartwell-James In My Kitchen is one of The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) small groups. It’s led by Pam Hartwell-James and is held in members’ kitchens who wish to host an event. On Nov. 6 this event was hosted by Joy Richardson. The women who attended were Joy Richardson, Kay Martens, Joanna Miller, Fern…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Woohoo! Javelina Hoedown Rocked!
Inna Shames Yes! The Women Of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) annual October Javelina Hoedown 2023 was a rollicking, rip-roaring success! If you did not attend, you missed out on a truly wonderful event, because Javelina Hoedown is the perfect combination of having a good time and doing good deeds. And don’t you just wish all of…
Generals, December 2023
$20,000 TWOQC Scholarship Matching Funds Campaign Is Halfway There!
Judy White The Matching Funds Campaign launched by The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) Scholarship Program at Javelina Hoedown this fall is growing. While the campaign will run through February, the hope is to complete the match by early January. A group of donors has offered $40,100 in funding to match 2-for-1 additional contributions to…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
TWOQC On the Go Experience H. F. Coors Tour
Jane Gold On Nov. 8 The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) On the Go toured H. F. Coors. Eight members ventured out on a fun and informative factory tour of H. F. Coors. H. F. Coors, one of the last remaining dinnerware manufacturers in the U.S., is located right here in Tucson. They were led…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
TWOQC Members Attend Garden Group Tea and Tour
Jane Gold On Oct. 23, 20 The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members enjoyed a garden tea party and tour at the home of Michele Petitti. After touring Michele’s charming garden and hearing some garden tips, the group shared ideas for future Garden Group programs and signed up to host future Garden Group events. Refreshments…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
TWOQC Members Learn About the Community Residency Model
Jane Gold Trauma can be anything that causes someone distress. For some of us, it could be as simple as going to the dentist, or it could be something more traumatic. This workshop, conducted by Debra Gutknecht, helped more than 15 The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members learn about the way our bodies handle trauma…
Generals, November 2023
Matching Funds Opportunity for The Women of Quail Creek Scholarship Program
Judy White At the October Javelina Hoedown, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Committee gratefully announced a Matching Funds Campaign to raise scholarship funds. A generous group of donors has pledged $40,000 in matching funds. The first $20,000 in campaign donations will be matched 2 for 1 by that pledge. The Scholarship Committee is…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
TWOQC Members Explore Their Inner Artist with Zentangle!
Jane Gold By popular demand, a Zentangle class was taught again by Deb Gutknecht at her home on Oct. 16. Eight new students who are The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members attended. No experience was required for this exciting new activity. Deb provided all the supplies. What is Zentangle? It’s a paper and ink…