Peggy McGee Allowing for postal delays after the deadline had passed for The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) Women-in-Transition (WIT) scholarship applications, the selection committee met to determine the finalists for the $2,500 scholarships for the upcoming school year. The WIT program is designed for women who may have had their formal education interrupted because…
Deb Melton For the first time, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) has been able to award five high school seniors with scholarships to help them begin their post-high school education. The TWOQC Scholarship Committee has spent the last several years working closely with Sahuarita and Walden Grove High School counselors to build awareness of this…
Deb Melton, Director of Publicity From the pickleball court to the Tucson Museum of Art to deep space, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) are getting a lot of mileage out of the many and varied activities offered to them by the TWOQC Programs Committee. With a new focus on helping members meet women with similar…
Peggy McGee Even though it has been over a year since they have been together as a group, the Lady Putters have remained in touch. When word went out that The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) would once again host a very modified baby shower for the young airmen of the 162nd Fighter Wing of the Air…
Sharon Pulcinella Leprechauns weren’t the only ones having fun in March! A number of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members laced up their hiking boots and went exploring on a unique hiking adventure. On March 18, five TWOQC members were treated to a fascinating step back in time on their visit to the former Helvetia…
Deb Melton A year can be marked many ways. A calendar year begins on Jan. 1, but the Scholarship Committee for The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) measures their year beginning in April with the awarding of new scholarships. So, it seems fitting to sum up the year by reporting what has happened with the scholarship winners…
TWOQC Military Baby Shower Committee Ruth (Ruthy) McDermott’s radiant smile, enthusiasm for life, and the joy-filled playful personality will be deeply missed by all who knew her and those whose lives she touched. That was Ruthy, pure and simple, giving joy and love to all she met. Those who live in Quail Creek know that…
Sharon Pulcinella What do winter waterfowl, spring crafts, neon signs, painted rocks, desert plants, books, and trivia all have in common? They are all subjects of events enjoyed by members of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) this past month! On Jan. 27, Sue Obremski delighted TWOQC members with some spring themed craft ideas during her second…
Deb Melton In December, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) held elections and the new executive board took office in January. It has been a busy two months, to say the least. A new survey was sent out to all members to get feedback regarding the activities and direction of our growing organization, now 290…
Sharon Pulcinella The Programs Committee of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) has started off the new year with a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and great ideas, looking for ways to engage members during a time when interacting has been difficult. The committee is scheduling small group gatherings and local field trips at outdoor venues,…