Peggy McGee For their summer project this year, The Women of Quail Creek’s (TWOQC) Community Outreach Committee is collecting items to support the summer program for youth sponsored by Sahuarita Parks and Recreation. This is a seven-week program for children ages 6-12. Craft items like Elmer’s glue, markers, colored pencils, clothes pins (both clip and…
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May 2024, Clubs & Classes
P.S. to TWOQC’s Animal League Collection
Peggy McGee Shortly after the “TWOQC’s Animal League Collection a Roaring Success” article was published in the April Crossing, the Community Outreach Committee director received a letter saying additional monetary donations were received in support of the collection. Instead of the reported $1,702 donated to support The Animal League of Green Valley (TALGV), the total…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
TWOQC On-the-Go Visits Reid Park Zoo
Brenda Rock Ten ladies from The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) took a fun trip to Reid Park Zoo on March 7 with the On-the-Go Small Group. Three volunteers drove us to the zoo, we paid, then headed to the Flamingo Restaurant at the zoo to pre-order lunch for later when it got busy. Kristin,…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
What Is a TWOQC Named Scholarship?
Inna Shames Perhaps you’ve noticed that there have been several named scholarships featured recently by The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) honoring loved ones. Wondering what it’s all about? We have the answers to your questions. A TWOQC named scholarship is a designated scholarship fund named after a specific individual, perhaps a loved one who…
April 2024
Save the Date! TWOQC Scholarship Awards Ceremony Is May 8
Lisa Stilson and Inna Shames A sure sign of spring is The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Awards Ceremony. This year it’s on May 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Madera Ballroom, and everyone is invited to attend! The Women of Quail Creek is a charitable organization that has been doing good work in…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
TWOQC On-the-Go Visits the Nogales Border Patrol Station
Carol Michaels Well, it was certainly a full day at the Nogales Border Tour. We started with a PowerPoint presentation, which the staff used to explain their role on the border, including statistics on the increased traffic and reasons why. Many intelligent questions were asked by our group, and the Border Patrol people answered them all…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
TWOQC On-the-Go Excursion Hits Piñata Factory
Karen Woodrow Have you ever wondered how they make the piñatas for Mexican festivities? Well, on Jan. 17, 11 very curious members of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) participated in a TWOQC On-the-Go Excursion to Tucson to find out. They visited Piñata Factory, a family-owned company going back three generations, and were treated to an…
Generals, January 2024
Spread The Word: TWOQC Now Accepting Scholarship Applications!
Inna Shames Have you seen all those recent The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) fundraising activities, including Javelina Hoedown and appeals for donations to a matching funds campaign for TWOQC Scholarships? This is why we do it—so that promising women in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties can get that little step up they need to further their…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
TWOQC On-the-Go Excursion Art Lovers Day
Jane Gold On Nov. 30 On-the-Go leaders Brenda Rock and Karen Woodrow took The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members to two galleries, Madaras Gallery and DeGrazia Gallery. The group had a wonderful lunch at Vero Amore, a quaint Italian restaurant known for its Neapolitan pizzeria, certified by the Association Verace Pizza Napoletana. Everyone enjoyed…
Generals, January 2024
TWOQC Closer to Fund Goal!
Judy White The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) organization is excited to report we are within $6,000 of reaching the goal of $20,000 for the Scholarship Matching Fund Campaign. Donations have ranged from $25 to several thousand dollars. Every dollar donated is matched 2 to 1 by a $40,100 matching funds grant offered by a…