Inna Shames “Grateful is an understatement for what these scholarships have helped me with!” Elizabeth Herrera is a two-time WIT Scholarship recipient graduating this August with a master’s in nursing from the University of Arizona. As a child, seeing her mother’s dedication to her job as a caregiver to the elderly, Elizabeth knew she wanted…
Jane Gold A “Light and Summery Refreshments with Friends!” event was hosted by Jennie Gaines. On June 21, nine The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members made cucumber agua fresca to drink, along with diabetic-friendly dips like blue cheese, avocado salsa for salads, tomatillo salsa, cucumber and radish salsa, tzatziki sauce/dip, and everything bagel dip!…
Jane Gold Summer is around the corner, so on June 6 seven The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members gathered in Janet Rumford’s casita to paint 4th of July rocks and flags! No artistic talent was required. The students learned how to use “dotters” to make the eyes. Janet provided all necessary supplies for a…
Peggy McGee In 2022 The Women of Quail Creek’s Community Outreach Committee hosted a supplies shower for the teachers at Continental School. The teachers were so appreciative of the group’s efforts that they decided to do it again, this time for the teachers at Sahuarita Primary School. The school teaches children in grades K-2. Although…
Peggy McGee The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC), who hope to inspire summer reading, donated 324 new books to Sopori Elementary School in Amado. Each of the 108 students received three books in a bookbag handmade by members of the Quail Creek Needle Works and Quilting Covey Clubs, along with two hand-crafted laminated bookmarks made…
Pat Neel A much-anticipated excursion to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility in Nogales, Ariz., was the destination for 15 of The Women Of Quail Creek adventurers. The March 23 visit was informative and fascinating. It expanded the group’s understanding of the important work and dedication required for protecting U.S. borders. The tour included…
Jane Gold On April 26, 10 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members joined Brenda Rock and Karen Woodrow for an excursion to the middle of Tucson to visit the Tucson Botanical Gardens. It recently received one of the 10 Best Readers’ Choice 2023 awards from USA Today. It is the No. 4 Best Botanical Garden out…
Inna Shames In 2017 Jasmine Spear received the first The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Women in Transition (WIT) Scholarship for $1,000 to obtain a bachelor’s degree in public health. A stay-at-home mom of three with an associate’s degree from Pima Community College, Jasmine was taking courses at Brigham Young University, financing them by giving voice lessons…
Jane Gold On May 1, 13 The Women Of Quail Creek members joined Janet Rumford in her casita for another one of her fun-filled rock painting classes! Inspired by the blooming desert in Southern Arizona, the attendees painted some ladybug and spring flower rocks in Janet’s casita. No artistic talent was required. Janet provided all necessary…
Judy White Each of the last several years, The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship Program has received scholarships funded in memory of a family member or friend. Honoring someone in that way gives new possibilities to a young woman as she seeks to continue her education. Indeed, a memorial scholarship can change a life.…