Janice Pell The general meeting of TWOQC will be held January 25 at 10:00 a.m. in the Madera Ballroom. The program for the morning will be The Story of Pearl Hart. Pearl will be portrayed by Shirley Pinkerton, historian, speaker, reenactor and President of the Docent Council of the Arizona Historical Council Southern Division. Shirley’s…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Cancer Research Benefit Luncheon and Fashion Show
Janice Pell Those wishing to attend the February 12, 2016, luncheon and fashion show to benefit the American Cancer Society are advised to purchase tickets soon before the event sells out. Ignite Your Passion – Fight All Cancers is the theme of this year’s festivity. The event, co-hosted by TWOQC and Quail Creek Fights Back-Relay…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
TWOQC baby shower for military families
Janice Pell June 25, 2016, is the date of The Women of Quail Creek’s fifth annual baby shower for 25 expectant mothers of military families. Event Chair Pam Rodgers and her committee are already hard at work making plans for the shower which is always a lot of fun for all involved. The shower is…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
TWOQC Holiday luncheon
Janice Pell The Women of Quail Creek celebrated the holiday in fine style at their December luncheon. Over 230 ladies enjoyed the camaraderie of friends, a delicious meal, Christmas music and carols with the Arizona String Quartet and even a visit from Santa. Tables were beautifully decorated with whimsical oversized paper cupcakes atop serving stands.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
After 6 1/2 years TWOQC changes leadership
As she stepped down as president, Peggy McGee wanted to share some thoughts with the Quail Creek Community. She related that back in 2009 when club founder and President Joy O’Farrell and the board of TWOQC asked her to take the presidency, she was reluctant to take on the job. She said she was rather…
Front Page, December 2015
A Shared Table project ends, $7k given to Genesis House
Janice Pell The Women of Quail Creek President Peggy McGee and Janice Swain, who designed the cover and dividers for the A Shared Table cookbook, were invited guests at a November luncheon to honor clubs and individuals for efforts to support Genesis House, a local charity that provides shelter and advocacy for victims of domestic violence.…
Front Page, December 2015
TWOQC thanks residents for generous support of clothing drive
Janice Pell The tremendous outpouring of generosity and support from the community for The Women of Quail Creek’s sixth annual clothing and household goods drive to benefit homeless veterans was overwhelming. An astonishing 7,640 items, 230 pounds of toiletries and $476 were contributed. Included in that number were seven bikes and 66 backpacks. This year’s…
Generals, December 2015
Cancer Research Benefit Luncheon and Fashion Show set for February 12
Janice Pell It promises to be a fun day with raffle prizes, lunch and wonderful shopping opportunities. Tickets are selling fast for the February 12, 2016 luncheon and fashion show to benefit the American Cancer Society. Ignite your Passion – Fight all Cancers is the theme of this year’s festivity. The event, co-hosted by TWOQC…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
TWOQC November meeting highlights
Janice Pell One hundred and thirty-five women discovered new places to go and see from presenter Jim Gressinger, writer and publisher of SouthernArizonaGuide.com, at the November meeting of The Women of Quail Creek. Accompanying his talk with beautiful photographs of the places recommended, he spoke enthusiastically about the Guide’s favorite, often little known, places to…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
TWOQC membership enjoys an Appreciation Brunch
Janice Pell The October Membership Appreciation Brunch for The Women of Quail Creek was a festive occasion with over 225 ladies attending. On a lovely autumn day the women enjoyed a convivial celebration of the club with good food, good company and musical entertainment. The ballroom sparkled in fall colors thanks to Sandi Beach and…