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…
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters are often thought of as a purely fun-loving group, but behind the laughter there are hearts of gold. Over the years the Lady Putters have sponsored two food drives annually to support the Green Valley Amado Community Food Bank. At their Moonlight Madness and Battle of the Sexes events,…
JoAnn Haberer The Women of Quail Creek would like to invite members and guests to experience a taste o’ the Emerald Isle on Monday, June 25. The luncheon will feature an Irish theme, with entertainment by the Celtic Steps, dancers from Tucson. Under the direction of master teacher Christopher McGrory, from County Donegal, Celtic…
JoAnn Haberer This spring, as Quail Creek Units are hosting parties to bid farewell to our part-time community members, consider using that opportunity to hold a “diaper round-up” for the Women of Quail Creek’s Military Baby Shower. If you haven’t purchased disposable diapers in a while, you’ll be surprised to see how expensive they…
JoAnn Haberer The Military Family Baby Shower is only weeks away so if you’re thinking of donating items, now’s the time to act. The Women of Quail Creek Military Baby Shower committee is especially looking for baby clothing, sizes newborn to 12 months, along with disposable diapers, baby wipes, and bath products such as…
JoAnn Haberer All Quail Creek residents are invited to attend a program honoring the 2018 recipients of The Women of Quail Creek’s High School and Women in Transition scholarships on Monday night, April 30. An informal gathering to meet with the young women and their families will begin at 6:15 p.m. followed by a program…