Diane Quinn The 2018 TWOQC Field Trip to Tumacácori Mission and Tubac Presidio is scheduled for Monday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reservation sales will commence Monday, January 29 at 9:00 a.m. prior to TWOQC’s January program. Reservations are $40 per person which includes bus transfer, lunch and entry into each…
Diane Quinn The January 29 program of The Women of Quail Creek represents the first of two programs designed to educate members about southern Arizona’s rich early history and prepare members for TWOQC’s March field trip. Georgina Jacquez, Park Ranger, will provide an overview of the Tumacácori National Historic Park, its history and present…
Diane Quinn As we look back over this last year we’d like to thank the Quail Creek community for their generous support of the many charitable programs of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC). It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child, and it’s taken the 350 members of TWOQC and…
Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) hosted a program on November 13 focusing on women who changed the world from 1851 to present times. Sharon Rezac Andersen, a Green Valley resident, presented actual speeches of Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks and Wilma Mankiller. In unison those assembled read the…
Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) participated in the Veterans Day memorial wreath laying held at Green Valley Cemetery. The annual recognition and remembrance of those who have served our country was held November 11. Five members of TWOQC are veterans: Laurie Brown, Marine Corps; Laura Colbert, Navy; Marianne Faust and Julie…
Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek and Relay for Life will sponsor a fashion show to benefit the American Cancer Society on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. The luncheon and fashion show will begin with doors opening at 10:00 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse. Numerous raffle baskets will be available at the show as…
Diane Quinn Over 200 members of The Women of Quail Creek got into the Halloween spirit during their October 30 Membership Brunch. The women, many in costume or festive garb, celebrated the activities of the social and charitable organization while dining on a light brunch. Carol Mutter, president of TWOQC, recognized the many volunteers…
Diane Quinn Oktoberfest came to Quail Creek on Sunday, October 29. The festival celebrating German fun, food and beverage was sponsored by The Women of Quail Creek as a fundraiser for the organization’s scholarship fund. The evening began with pretzel and beer tasting and an opportunity for those attending to vie for a variety…
Jean Tittle Hunted and poisoned to near extinction throughout the 20th century, Arizona jaguars have declined dramatically to only four verified sightings in the past 20 years. Listed as an endangered species in 1997, jaguars and their future in our state remain at high risk. What can be done to protect them and increase…
Diane Quinn The eighth annual clothing and household goods drive to benefit homeless veterans broke records. The clothing drive, sponsored and organized by The Women of Quail Creek, included help from over 60 volunteers. They worked diligently in the heat of the Saturday, October 21 morning to collect, sort and inventory 8,183 items, 126 pounds…