JoAnn Haberer ¡Olé! On Monday, October 29, the Women of Quail Creek will host a Mexican fiesta for members featuring a south-of-the-border luncheon menu and the rousing feet-tapping sounds of Mariachi Aztlan, from Pueblo High School in Tucson. Mariachi Aztlan is made up entirely of high school students ranging in age from 14 to…
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Generals, October 2018
Women of Quail Creek Homeless Veterans Drive happening soon
JoAnn Haberer Hopefully by now you’ve set aside a bag or box of winter-weight clothing and a few household goods for the Saturday, October 20 Homeless Veterans Clothing and Household Drive. The collection team will be ready and eager to accept your donations from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot between the Arts…
Generals, October 2018
TWOQC residents honored for their contributions
Marianne Cobarrubias Quail Creek residents John and Peggy McGee were recently honored by the Green Valley News/Sahuarita Sun as the recipients of the 2018 AZ19 Region’s Most Influential People. This first of what will likely become an annual recognition program identified 23 people who live along the I-19 corridor from Tucson to Nogales who give back…
Generals, October 2018
From Tucson to the top of Everest: Dr. John Klein’s odyssey
Ever dream of scaling the world’s tallest mountain? If not, have you ever wondered what motivates the men and women who risk their lives to do so? Dr. John Klein, Tucson orthopedic surgeon, will share his epic 2017 adventure of scaling Mt. Everest at the Kino Lecture Series opening Monday, October 29, 2018. In addition…
Clubs & Classes, October 2018
“Getting Holiday Ready” Ladies Night Out
JoAnn Haberer Does just thinking about the holidays make your blood pressure spike? Are you tired of the same ol’, same ol’ when it comes to holiday decorating and entertaining? Would you love to see some new things, chat with old and new friends, enjoy a libation and maybe even delight in some pampering…
Generals, September 2018
Beer, brats and the chicken dance! Oktoberfest tickets on sale now
JoAnn Haberer The Women of Quail Creek are once again bringing Oktoberfest to Quail Creek and you won’t want to miss it. This year will be even bigger and crazier, with more dancing, more entertainment and more chances for you to enjoy the fun, music and unique flavors of this iconic German festival. Oktoberfest is…
Generals, September 2018
2018-19 Kino Lecture Series opens with Mt. Everest talk
Reed Tittle Tucson’s own Dr. John Klein, orthopedic surgeon and avid mountain climber, has amassed an impressive resume. The numbers don’t lie! In 1981 at the age of 12, he became an Eagle Scout honoree and began his 36-year-love of climbing. It didn’t hurt that both his father and grandfather were Eagle Scouts as well…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
TWOQC honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day
JoAnn Haberer On Monday, May 31 Laurie Brown, a Marine Corps veteran, laid a floral wreath at Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery on behalf of The Women of Quail Creek. Laurie was accompanied by Ruth McDermott and past presidents Peggy McGee and Carol Mutter, along with current president, Pat Neel. Carol Mutter, current chair of…
Sports, June 2018
Lady Putters support two TWOQC projects
Peggy McGee In an effort to show their support for another women’s club at Quail Creek, several members of the Putters joined The Women of Quail Creek at their April scholarship award presentation meeting. Putters president Janet Wegner donned her TWOQC apron prior to presenting several bags of baby items to be used at TWOQC’s…
Front Page, June 2018
Love You to the Moon and Back – TWOQC Baby Shower
JoAnn Haberer The dining hall at the 162nd Air Wing of the Arizona National Guard sparkled with smiling moons, cuddly stuffed animals and pastel-colored balloons as twenty-eight mothers, along with fathers, family members and babies were treated to a “blow-out” baby shower on May 19. The military-service parents enjoyed a Mexican-style lunch and then competed…