Tag: The Women of Quail Creek

TWOQC On the Go Goes to Reid Park Zoo

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…

Books Needed for Summer Reading Program

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…

On-the-Go Excursion Goes to Ben’s Bells!

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…

In My Kitchen Returns with Three Great Courses!

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…

Ikebana Flower Arranging Demonstration

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…

New Chair of TWOQC’s YANA

YANA (You Are Not Alone) is a resource group of The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) committed to serving women who have lost a loved one or are caregivers of a terminally ill patient. As of Jan. 1, 2023, Toni Pastor is the new chair of TWOQC’s YANA. To learn more about YANA or if…