Tag: TWOQC

TWOQC visits vineyard

TWOQC members Nancy Trefethen and Caryl Reitinger take home souvenirs of the day’s outing.

Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek took their annual field trip March 29, this time venturing to Elgin, Arizona. Over 100 women descended upon Flying Leap Vineyards for a fun-filled day of lessons in wine and spirits making, lunch and facilities tours. Flying Leap has recently begun to produce spirits such as vodka and…

Quail Creek resident recognized by Congresswoman McSally

Congresswoman McSally presents a certificate to Colonel Peggy McGee who is holding the award plaque; photo by John McGee.

Colonel Peggy McGee, U.S. Army Retired, was recently presented the Veteran of Distinction award by Congresswoman Martha McSally. This annual award is presented to veterans who have continued to serve their communities through volunteer service. Prior to her retirement in 1996, Peggy served 30 years with both U.S. Army active and reserve components. During her…

Air National Guard honors The Women of Quail Creek

From left: TWOQC baby shower Chair Pam Rodgers, Mrs. Roslyn MacDonald, Brigadier General MacDonald and TWOQC President Carol Mutter

Diane Quinn In a ceremony held April 2, 2017 The Women of Quail Creek received the 2016 Family Readiness Award presented by the 162nd Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard. The 162nd Wing is based in Tucson. The award, presented by Brigadier General MacDonald, recognized TWOQC for its ongoing efforts to provide support to…

Lesson in oil and vinegar

TWOQC members check out the sample oils and vinegars; photo by Eileen Sykora.

Diane Quinn Do you put Balsamic Vinegar on your ice cream? Have you ever tasted olive oil infused with Persian Lime? What about adding flavored vinegars to your smoothies? These and many other treatments were the subject of Rocio Cespedes Patel’s presentation to The Women of Quail Creek during the April 24 program. Patel, with…

TWOQC celebrate young leaders

2017 scholarship recipients, left to right: Carissa Gibson, Jenna Livingston, Nathania Duarte and Daniela Reynolds; photo by Eileen Sykora

Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek celebrated the accomplishments of four area high school senior women on April 24. These four young women from the Sahuarita Unified School District are the 2017 recipients of TWOQC scholarships. Each recipient shared her thoughts about the scholarship and its prospective impact on her life and gave the…

The Women of Quail Creek welcomes new members

Diane Quinn With well over 300 members, The Women of Quail Creek represents one of the largest active organizations in Quail Creek. As an organization that attempts to meet both social and philanthropic interests of its members, TWOQC believes it is important to make its newest members feel welcome and informed. With that in mind,…

Tiniest patriots need support now!

Diane Quinn The Tiniest Patriots, newborns and soon to be born children of members of our local military, need your help! The Women of Quail Creek’s annual Baby Shower for Military Families will take place on Armed Forces Day, May 20. Twenty-five young and expectant mothers will be celebrated and showered with gifts at the…

TWOQC selects scholarship recipients

Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek has selected four young women from local high schools as the 2017 recipients of $6300 in scholarships funds. The scholarship recipients will be introduced during the April 24 program of TWOQC at 6:30 p.m. in the Kino Conference Center. This year’s winners from Sahuarita High School are Nathania…