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TWOQC spreads holiday cheer

Gifts fill an office at YOTO headquarters; photo by Kristyn Conner

Diane Quinn In two separate events during the week of December 12, The Women of Quail Creek answered the call of organizations serving the needy. Both Youth on Their Own (YOTO) and the Community Food Bank of Green Valley benefited. For the past several weeks, members of TWOQC were encouraged to select a holiday card…

TWOQC recognizes veterans

Carol Mutter prepares to attend Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony; photo by Doug Mutter

Diane Quinn Carol Mutter, president of The Women of Quail Creek, laid a wreath at the Green Valley Cemetery on Veterans Day during the annual ceremony. Congresswoman Martha McSally addressed the crowd, patriotic music was played by the Bavarian Brass Band and there was a posting of the colors. TWOQC wished to recognize and express…

TWOQC and SEEF collaborate to provide scholarship support

The Gatekeepers provided patriotic tribute; photo by Jim Burkstrand

Nancy Forester An inspiring benefit concert for college scholarships presented by the popular Gatekeepers of Ironwood Hills Church was held Saturday, November 5 at the Sahuarita United School District Auditorium. Featuring patriotic traditional selections, the concert was hosted by The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) and the Sahuarita Educational Enrichment Foundation (SEEF) to support scholarships…

Ballet Continental performs for TWOQC

Members of Ballet Continental perform for The Women of Quail Creek during their November program; photo by Julie Ratley

Diane Quinn Twenty-four performers from Green Valley’s own Ballet Continental danced for the November program of The Women of Quail Creek. The performance included 10 excerpts from The Nutcracker. The TWOQC event served as a warm-up to the company’s upcoming holiday performances. As an added treat, Darby Downs danced Prayer, from Act III of Ballet…

Save the date for benefit fashion show

The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) will once again hold their annual fashion show to raise funds for the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Taking place Friday, February 24 in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom, the fashion show will include models from Quail Creek and clothing and accessories from Dillard’s. The Power of…

TWOQC holiday season a chance to help youth

Diane Quinn The Women of Quail Creek will celebrate the holidays in festive style at a luncheon on December 12 at noon. This year’s theme, O Christmas Tree, will set the mood for a gathering of friends old and new in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. Entertainment will be provided by a trio of musicians known…

Holiday ballet selections presented for TWOQC

Diane Quinn Ballet Continental Dance Company will perform for The Women of Quail Creek at their November 14 program. Presenting selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet, the troupe will present one of the most traditional artistic offerings of the holiday season. Ballet Continental was first started in 1985 to help foster and develop a performing group…

TWOQC Clothing Drive fills a truck and more

Event Chairperson Laura Colbert presents a truckload of donations to the VA; photo by Jerry Colbert

Diane Quinn The seventh annual The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) clothing and household goods drive to benefit homeless veterans reached new heights on Saturday, October 15. Through the generous support of the residents of Quail Creek and the Greater Green Valley/Sahuarita area, over 7,000 items were delivered to the Southern Arizona Veterans Administration campus…