Jane Gold On April 5, 12 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members explored Tucson’s Barrio Viejo, along with their docent Mauro Trejo, for a 90-minute historical walk in the Barrio. Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) was the heart of Tucson’s social, cultural, and economic life for more than 100 years. During the tour, they walked through the…
Jane Gold On March 20 in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom, The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members, dressed in spring colors, got together for the organization’s annual membership luncheon that had the theme “Spring Fling.” New and old members were randomly assigned seats with a seasoned assigned host who was happy to answer any…
Inna Shames The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Awards Ceremony is just around the corner! Are you wondering what it’s all about? Then by all means put Monday, April 24, on your calendar to attend the Scholarship Awards Ceremony 2023 so you can meet this year’s scholarship recipients! The Women of Quail Creek is…
Jane Gold On March 7 nine The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members were all Irish for a day when they painted a shamrock ladybug and one other rock of their own design at Janet Rumford’s casita. Janet is a rock artist who hopes her students will decorate rocks with designs or inspirational messages then…
Jane Gold On March 8 and 9, by popular demand, Jennie Gaines hosted two sessions on how to make healthy Chicken Alfredo. Jennie cooked a recipe for healthy chicken Alfredo that cuts the carbs and fat down. The attendees reported that it was delicious. Jennie teaches cooking classes for people who have diabetes at the…
Karen Woodrow On March 3 eight The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members traveled to the Reid Park Zoo to take a “behind-the-scenes” tour of the zoo. The tour included the kitchen where all the animals’ food is prepared individually for each species. They made giant “popsicles” for certain critters. The giraffe popsicle was in…
Peggy McGee When the weather is hot, there can be nothing more relaxing than curling up with a book to enlighten or refresh one’s mind. With this in mind, The Women Of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) Community Outreach Committee will be conducting a book drive for the students of Sopori Elementary School in Amado. The school…
Jane Gold and Karen Woodrow On Feb. 10, 10 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members went on an adventure to the Ben’s Bells nonprofit. The group left Quail Creek and drove to the Mercado in South Tucson. After placing their orders for some sweets at a local bakery, they boarded the streetcar to travel…
Jane Gold The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) started the new year with three very different kitchen demonstrations. On Jan. 27 seven TWOQC members grilled salmon, roasted peppers, and served wonderfully flavor-filled Family Favorite Salmon Chowder, with the help of hostess Maureen Brealey, in 30 minutes! In addition, they made Grandpa’s Corn Muffins to accompany the…
Jane Gold Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. JoAnn Hyde, an Assistant Grand Master who has been studying Ikebana since 1980, presented a demonstration of four lovely arrangements to The Women Of Quail Creek membership on Feb. 16. Members enjoyed the beauty and symmetry of each arrangement and were informed about the…