Pat Neel A much-anticipated excursion to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility in Nogales, Ariz., was the destination for 15 of The Women Of Quail Creek adventurers. The March 23 visit was informative and fascinating. It expanded the group’s understanding of the important work and dedication required for protecting U.S. borders. The tour included…
Jane Gold On April 26, 10 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members joined Brenda Rock and Karen Woodrow for an excursion to the middle of Tucson to visit the Tucson Botanical Gardens. It recently received one of the 10 Best Readers’ Choice 2023 awards from USA Today. It is the No. 4 Best Botanical Garden out…
Inna Shames In 2017 Jasmine Spear received the first The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Women in Transition (WIT) Scholarship for $1,000 to obtain a bachelor’s degree in public health. A stay-at-home mom of three with an associate’s degree from Pima Community College, Jasmine was taking courses at Brigham Young University, financing them by giving voice lessons…
Jane Gold On May 1, 13 The Women Of Quail Creek members joined Janet Rumford in her casita for another one of her fun-filled rock painting classes! Inspired by the blooming desert in Southern Arizona, the attendees painted some ladybug and spring flower rocks in Janet’s casita. No artistic talent was required. Janet provided all necessary…
Judy White Each of the last several years, The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Program has received scholarships funded in memory of a family member or friend. Honoring someone in that way gives new possibilities to a young woman as she seeks to continue her education. Indeed, a memorial scholarship can change a life.…
Jane Gold On March 29, eight The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members went on an excursion to Nogales, Ariz. They first visited the Pimeria Alta Museum located in the original City Hall of Nogales. The group learned about the history of Nogales. At one time, the museum was also a fire hall and jail…
Judy White At their annual Awards Program on April 24, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) awarded nine $2,500 scholarships to young women graduating from local high schools this spring, thanks to generous support from Quail Creek residents over the past year. Several common themes emerged among this year’s recipients. They are dedicated learners, supportive…
Jane Gold On April 5 members of The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Garden Group went on a special excursion to Mission Gardens. Mission Gardens is a living agricultural museum of Sonoran Desert-adapted heritage fruit trees, traditional local heirloom crops, and edible native plants. The garden is managed by Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace, a 501(c)(3)…
Jane Gold On April 20, 37 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members took the long-awaited trip to a winery. The group visited the Autumn Sage Winery in Elgin. The winery has 30 acres of high desert bliss with 8,300 Sagrantino, Albariño, Counoise, Cabernet Franc, Aglianico, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese grape vines. A winding road…
Jane Gold On April 3, 10 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members attended an Easter Rock Painting class at Janet Rumford’s casita workshop. Spring was in the air, so the group gathered in Janet’s casita and painted Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, ladybugs, and chicks. In addition, a ceramic dog with a broken ear was…