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…
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…
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…
Peggy McGee Mark your calendars for Oct. 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. That’s when The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) will be sponsoring a canned goods drive for the homeless veterans served by the VA Hospital. In addition to non-perishable foods, the VA would also appreciate receiving paper and cleaning products. Because the homeless veterans…
Peggy McGee The Javelina Hoedown tickets have been selling like hotcakes, so don’t put off getting your tickets any longer. The Javelina Hoedown is a The Women of Quail Creek-sponsored dinner dance for members and nonmembers alike, with the purpose of raising money for the many charities the club supports. Attendees will be treated to…
Sharon Pulcinella The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) are staying active this summer with a series of engaging events and programs. Members enjoyed cooking demonstrations, book discussions, a lesson in playing pool, an excursion to an art gallery in Tucson, and a genealogy program—all in the month of July! On July 19, the new ongoing…