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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
JoAnn Haberer This month’s The Women of Quail Creek luncheon, A Wee Bit Irish, will feature the Celtic Steps, a national-award winning dance troupe directed by Christopher McGrory. A warm-weather lunch of chicken-salad stuffed tomato salad will be served and the bar will be open for you to purchase your favorite libation. All TWOQC members,…
JoAnn Haberer On April 30 the Scholarship Committee of the Women of Quail Creek held a “Celebration of Women,” where the four recipients of this year’s high school and women in transition scholarships were announced. Each winner received a $1,500 scholarship to be paid to the educational institution they are attending to assist with…