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…
Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek and their friends will sponsor 250 students participating in Youth On Their Own (YOTO) this holiday season. Each student will receive a holiday gift bag specifically tailored to their likes, hobbies and needs. Members of TWOQC have created holiday cards which include a student name and information about…
Bonnie Hyra Monday evening October 9, nationally recognized Navajo Rug expert Steve Getzwiller kicked off the first of three educational lectures co-sponsored by QC’s Education Committee and TWOQC’s Scholarship Committee. Getzwiller shared his extensive knowledge of Navajo weavings while the audience was treated to an “up close and personal” examination of rugs from his Nizhoni…
Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek will have a gingerbread themed holiday luncheon and program on Monday, December 11 in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. The luncheon begins at noon with a menu of traditional turkey breast with cranberry walnut dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy and house-made cranberry sauce. Dessert will feature gingerbread cookies with…
Diane Quinn Thanks to the support of Quail Creek residents, Youth On Their Own (YOTO) has received hundreds of school supplies. As a YOTO partner in southern Arizona, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) has helped facilitate the local school supply drive to support YOTO students. Several deliveries of school supplies have been made to…
Diane Quinn We are down to the final few days until Saturday, October 21 and the eighth annual Clothing and Household Goods Drive for southern Arizona homeless veterans. This year’s theme is A Gift of Hope, an expectation of something good coming one’s way. Homeless veterans need our help and they “hope” that we are…
Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek will hold their annual Membership Brunch on Monday, October 30 in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. The brunch provides an annual opportunity not only to celebrate the friendships forged among members but also to recognize many of the projects TWOQC has supported throughout the year. Included in the proceedings…
Marilyn Beim and Peggy McGee On October 23 there will be a complementary craft beer talk in the Madera Ballroom at 7:00 p.m. Not only will Barrio Brewery be on hand to discuss the ins and outs of craft beer but they will be available to answer any questions should you decide that you make…
Diane Quinn Few people believed Ann Young, an Amphitheater High School counselor, when she began speaking about the problem of homelessness experienced by some of her students in 1986. Through her persistence, the help of others in her church and the efforts of supportive media, Ann established St. Andrew’s Friendly Environment House (SAFE). SAFE became…