The Women of Quail Creek enjoyed another In My Kitchen course at the home of Pam Hartwell-James, co-hosted with Angie Werner. An afternoon of Christmas cookie decorating, along with a cookie exchange, was a fun way to ease into the spirit of the season. The group began by decorating sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles…
Nancy Jacobs and Deb Melton As a new year begins, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) would like to let the community know that we are now accepting applications from other organizations who need funds or in-kind contributions for their charitable projects during 2022. Applicants must be an established organization, not an individual. Examples might…
Peggy McGee When it became obvious that the scholarship program was popular with members of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC), the club decided to expand its offerings. In 2017, an additional scholarship category was created, Women-In-Transition (WIT), for women 21 years of age or older. The WIT scholarships support women returning to school to…
Peggy McGee In 2016, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) started a scholarship program for high school seniors at both Sahuarita and Walden Grove High Schools. That first year, Kayla Christiansen, Sahuarita High School, and Carly Frieders, Walden Grove High School, were the two awardees in the newly formed scholarship program. Both young women have…
Deb Melton The short answer is to meet friends, have fun, learn new things, and give back to the community. The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) welcomes residents of Quail Creek to become members and enjoy the many perks of membership. Dues are only $25 per year. If you are already a member, it’s time…
Deb Melton Trisha was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She met her husband John in college at Bucknell University near where he was from. They will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2022. The couple lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Washington State in the late 1970s. They lived a short time in…
Peggy McGee The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) and the VA Hospital extend their appreciation to the Quail Creek residents who so generously supported the canned goods drive to help the homeless veterans served by the hospital. The VA was especially glad to get so many flip-top cans of soups, chili, and meats. In addition…
Sharon Pulcinella October and November were active months for The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC)! The annual Membership Appreciation Luncheon was held on Monday, Oct. 25. Many attendees immersed themselves in the “Roaring ‘20s” theme by dressing in full flapper mode, complete with feathery headgear, flashy sequins, and sassy fringe. A looping slideshow highlighted some…
Sharon Pulcinella As the days shorten and evenings cool, our snowbirds return ready to enjoy all that Green Valley has to offer during the fall and winter months. For members of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC), this includes reconnecting with old friends at luncheons, programs, and small group events. TWOQC’s On-the-Go group (led by…
Deb Melton If you missed the Javelina Hoedown on Oct. 9 at the Madera Clubhouse, you missed a good party! Just over 200 people attended this year and helped The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) raise $12,907 that will be used for scholarships, which will be awarded in April. TWOQC’s board has set a goal of $15,000 to…