Inna Shames On Nov. 19 The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) held their annual Open House, a great opportunity for non-members to learn about this wonderful organization and for existing members to explore new programs and activities. If you missed it or if you didn’t stop at every table, here’s a quick overview: TWOQC’s membership…
Carol Michels On a bright and sunny day, Nov. 14, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) On-The-Go group explored downtown Tucson, riding a modern Sun Link Streetcar. The streetcar is free, and the adventure started in the Mercado District just outside the bustle of downtown Tucson. It was, of course, essential that the group stop…
Peggy McGee The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) extend their deep appreciation to the many Quail Creek residents who so generously contributed to their collection for Genesis House for victims of abuse in the local area. The three-week collection period brought in much-needed supplies for the facility. The drive focused mainly on practical items like…
Inna Shames “It all started when we bought a new coffee maker that used different filters than what I had before,” said Janet Rumford. What to do with a pile of old coffee filters? “I dyed them different colors with diluted acrylic paint.” And the result? Paper flowers made of old coffee filters, of all…
All you cowgirls and cowboys sure outdid yourselves this year! The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) October 2024 Javelina Hoedown sold out at 324 tickets and set a record of money raised for scholarships. If you were there and bought one of the fabulous items in the silent auction or bought 50/50 raffle tickets, we…
Julie Sherwood and Gloria Bible When the husband of Quail Creek resident Bobbi Gordon entered hospice care in May of 2018, Bobbi realized she had no idea how to prepare for the inevitable change in her life. She eventually found a helpful checklist by UMassFive College Federal Credit Union: “Life Events: What to Do When…
Lisa Stilson The much-anticipated annual Javelina Hoedown, sponsored by The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC), is on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. It’s guaranteed to be an exciting evening with a delicious chuckwagon dinner, cash bar, and dancing to our very own Hardscrabble Road band. The ever-popular silent auction will offer a…
Peggy McGee Did you know that there is a facility in Green Valley where female victims of domestic abuse can go to get away from an abusive environment? Known as Genesis House, the home provides a safe haven for women and their children under age 10 who often arrive at the door with only the…
Janet Shropshire On Nov. 19 The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) will host its annual Open House in the Madera clubhouse ballroom from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event welcomes all women in Quail Creek, whether a member or not. Tables will line the ballroom where TWOQC members will eagerly share information about their…
Inna Shames and Margie Barber If you’re not familiar with The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) Scholarship Matching Funds Program, you are not alone, because it’s only two years young. What Is the Scholarship Matching Funds Program? In late 2023, a small group of donors had a large vision. Wanting to help grow the TWOQC…