Diane Quinn The annual fashion show to benefit the American Cancer Society was a rousing success. Over 300 women attended the event co-sponsored by The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) and the Quail Creek Fights Back Relay for Life Team. Each woman was invited to attend a trunk show of fashions from Dillard’s, this year’s…
Diane Quinn Diane Foray, docent for the Tucson Museum of Art, provided a fascinating lesson in the history of the color red at the January meeting of The Women of Quail Creek. Originally a symbol of power and wealth, red was prized by royalty and religious leaders. It was scarce because the process used to…
Yasmin John-Thorpe The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) will once again sponsor a baby shower for military families with this year’s theme being The Tiniest Patriots. Appropriately, the shower will take place at the Air National Guard base in Tucson on May 20, Armed Forces Day. “Our group of TWOQC volunteers are working hard on…
Diane Quinn Mark Beres, co–owner and CEO of Flying Leap Vineyards, will be the featured presenter at The Women of Quail Creek February Program on February 27. Beres will present on Spices and Rubs, teaching the audience about how various spices and rubs are created and the impact they have on creating culinary treats. Flying…
Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek and the Relay for Life are in final preparation mode for the annual Fashion Show to benefit American Cancer Society research and development. The Power of Purple, so named to represent the fight against all cancers, is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 24 in the…
The Women of Quail Creek will be traveling to Elgin on Monday, March 27 to visit Flying Leap Vineyards. One of the premier wineries in the Sonoita wine region, Flying Leap was started in 2010 by three close friends. While at the vineyards, the women will received a guided tour of the winery and new…
Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek is entering a new phase of operation in 2017. At the organization’s October 2016 luncheon members voted to accept new bylaws and subsequently changed the leadership structure of TWOQC. In December members cast votes electing four new Board members and creating the first-ever position of President Elect. New…
Diane Quinn The efforts of a few dedicated Quail Creek women led to a substantial gift to local youth in need. Working to support The Women of Quail Creek, several members and non-members handmade over 200 Perfect Wraps which were sold to raise funds for Youth on Their Own (YOTO). One of the primary missions…
The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Veterans Administration Supportive Housing (VASH) program held its annual holiday gathering at the southern Arizona VA campus on December 5. Members of The Women of Quail Creek were invited to help distribute food and clothing to veterans and their families during the gathering. These veterans are currently living…
Do you know a graduating female student in the Sahuarita Unified School District? She may be eligible to receive one or more of four scholarships that will be awarded by The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) in March of 2017. Scholarships are given to female students from both Sahuarita High School and Walden Grove High…