JoAnn Haberer Do you know a southern Arizona woman, 21 years or older, who could benefit from financial assistance to go back to school to get a two-year degree, learn a vocation or receive technical training? The Women of Quail Creek Scholarship Committee has applications available for “Women in Transition” and the time to apply…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2019
New members of TWOQC enjoy Wine and Welcome Parties
JoAnn Haberer Have you ever joined a club but weren’t quite sure what you were supposed to do next? The Women of Quail Creek are inviting new members throughout the year to Wine and Welcome Parties hosted by Membership Chair, Angie Werner, and Co-Chair, Barb Hunsinger. The purpose of the parties is to allow members…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
The Women of Quail Creek hits 400 member milestone
JoAnn Haberer Last year saw record growth in membership in TWOQC and this month a new Executive Board was sworn in to oversee the many projects, events and committees of the club. The Women of Quail Creek’s mission is “working together in our community we are making a difference” and, with that in mind, this…
Generals, February 2019
2018-19 Kino Lecture Series grand finale
The continuing successful Kino Lecture Series will close March 4 at 7:00 p.m. with a fascinating lecture by career and self-taught photographer Brian Vikander. Mr. Vikander will explain and demonstrate the standard of excellence demanded of photographers whose work appears in prestigious publications such as National Geographic, The Smithsonian, Time, The London Times, Wall Street…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Gala party to celebrate 15th year anniversary of The Women of Quail Creek
JoAnn Haberer On March 18, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom will transform into a glitzy Monte Carlo casino, with a variety of “games of chance” including blackjack, roulette, craps, poker and slots. Best of all, it’s all free to ticket holders! If you’re not sure how to play, this is your…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Women’s Foundation to share its view with TWOQC
Diane Quinn According to research data gathered during this decade, over 500,000 women in Arizona live in poverty. The vast majority of single-parent households in poverty in this state are headed by women and nearly 90% of those women have only a high school education. Staggering numbers to be sure. These statistics and many more…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
TWOQC members enjoy “Lighting up the Holidays”
TWOQC Publicity Team What an awesome way to wrap-up TWOQC’s year of giving; our holiday luncheon was filled with good fun, laughter and joy. All in all, the event was a wonderful launch to this year’s season of love and sharing. Even Santa proclaimed, “This is awesome!” Dressed in festive holiday duds, our members and…
Generals, January 2019
Kino lecture scheduled for January 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our second Kino lecture of the 2018-19 season and help support TWOQC’s Scholarship Fund. Former National Park Ranger Doug Leen will present an audio/visual account of his intriguing role in saving and sharing rare National Park advertising posters created by the WPA’s Federal Art Project in the 1930s. Newly created posters will…
Front Page, December 2018
Gathering Quail Creek talent ‘Under One Umbrella’
JoAnn Haberer Calling all creative people! Do you quilt, sew, do woodworking or lapidary? Are you a host or hostess with “the mostest”? Whatever your passion, we’d love to talk to you about donating your talent to this year’s Women of Quail Creek Fashion Show fundraiser, “Under One Umbrella”. Every year, TWOQC puts on a…
Generals, December 2018
Former National Park Ranger to present January 14 Kino Lecture
Jean Tittle, Kino Lecture Series Chair For those of us who love and value our country’s National Parks and are concerned about their future, any information related to their history is welcome. Doug Leen, retired dentist and former National Park Ranger, has dedicated the past 45 years to recovering, preserving and donating back National Park…