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)…
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Clubs & Classes, May 2023
TWOQC Autumn Sage Winery Trip
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…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Easter Rock Painting with Janet!
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…
Generals, May 2023
Save Money on Your Taxes and Help TWOQC’s Scholarship Program
Peggy McGee Now that tax season is over, you may be looking for some ways to reduce your taxable income for Tax Year 2023. One way to do that is to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to TWOQC for the Scholarship Program or other charity of your choice. The Women of Quail Creek’s Scholarship…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Meet TWOQC 2023 Women in Transition Scholarship Winners!
Judy White At The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Awards Program on April 24, Women in Transition (WIT) scholarships were awarded to an interesting and dedicated group of eight women. Recipients of the $3,500 WIT Scholarships have career goals as diverse as social worker and film director and will be pursuing coursework at colleges…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
TWOQC Explore Tucson Barrio Viejo!
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…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
TWOQC Spring Fling at Annual Membership Luncheon
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…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Join Us April 24 to Meet the 2023 TWOQC Scholarship Recipients!
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…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
TWOQC Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Rock Painting with Janet!
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…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
The Women of Quail Creek In My Kitchen Group Cooks Up Two Healthy Demonstrations
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…