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…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2022
TWOQC Expands High School Scholarship Program
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…
Front Page, December 2021
Why Join The Women of Quail Creek?
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
TWOQC Member Spotlight: Meet Trisha Tubbs
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
TWOQC Canned Goods Drive a Success for December 2021
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
From Tucson to Arivaca, TWOQC Members Are on the Go!
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
TWOQC Welcomes Back Snowbirds with a Full Fall Roster of Events!
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Fun Time at the Javelina Hoedown!
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
ThanksGIVING with TWOQC
Peggy McGee The holidays are just around the corner, a traditional time of giving to help others in their time of need. Most of us have been fortunate enough to earn a pension in return for our years of working, so we are often able to help the less fortunate. Lately, we have all heard…
Generals, November 2021
TWOQC Asks for Your Help
Deb Melton As we head into the holiday season, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Community Outreach Committee is sponsoring a food drive to support the Green Valley Food Bank, which is part of Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Many people don’t realize that food insecurity exists in every county in the United States…