JoAnn and Tom Haberer This month’s The Women of Quail Creek Homeless Veterans’ Clothing Drive was made even more successful due to the support of the Quail Creek Veterans’ Golf Association. The QCVGA purchased over $500 worth of new socks, t-shirts and underwear and donated the clothing to the drive to make sure homeless veterans…
Stephanie Esposto The Women of Quail Creek held their ninth annual Homeless Veterans Clothing Drive on Saturday, October 20. They collected 8,771 items, packed 446 boxes and filled two 10-feet box trucks, three pick-up trucks and some SUVs. Monetary donations totaled $705. The event has grown considerably since founder Col. (Ret) Peggy McGee launched it…
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…
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…
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…