Brenda Rock On Jan. 24 The Women of Quail Creek On-the-Go group visited the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium at the University of Arizona. The day featured a walk through the center to see the “Wild World of Bugs” exhibit. The group viewed a fabulous, full-dome nature film, Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure,” featuring the fascinating…
Sharon Pulcinella In a year dominated by the challenges of the COVID virus, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) found ways to keep their members connected, learning, and sharing. The beginning of 2021 saw the birth of TWOQC’s small interest groups initiative, which proved to be a lifeline for many. In-person gatherings were at first…
Sharon Pulcinella Think your holidays went by in a blur? The Women of Quail Creek would like to challenge you to a “Twelve Days of Christmas” face-off! (Feel free to sing out loud!) On the first day of Christmas The Women of Quail Creek Discussed their favorite mysteries. On the second day of Christmas The…
Barb Hunsinger and Deb Melton On Dec. 7, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) sponsored a food drive to benefit a local food bank. Our Quail Creek community and members of TWOQC responded with generosity fitting the season of giving. Residents dropped off nonperishable food in the morning, and TWOQC members brought their donations as they…
Deb Melton and Judy White I asked Judy White, chair of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Team, if she would be willing to be our “Member Spotlight” this month, and she agreed. Here is what she had to say. Where did you live before moving to Quail Creek? My husband Dan and I lived…
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…