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.…
Jane Gold On April 20, 37 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members took the long-awaited trip to a winery. The group visited the Autumn Sage Winery in Elgin. The winery has 30 acres of high desert bliss with 8,300 Sagrantino, Albariño, Counoise, Cabernet Franc, Aglianico, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese grape vines. A winding road…
Peggy McGee The Women Of Quail Creek’s Community Outreach Committee sponsored a collection for 22 seniors (19 ladies and three men) who live in the subsidized rent units at Michelle Manor Apartments in Green Valley. For most, the only income they have is Social Security, so the group wanted to provide them with some necessities…
Jane Gold On March 29, eight The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members went on an excursion to Nogales, Ariz. They first visited the Pimeria Alta Museum located in the original City Hall of Nogales. The group learned about the history of Nogales. At one time, the museum was also a fire hall and jail…
Judy White At their annual Awards Program on April 24, The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) awarded nine $2,500 scholarships to young women graduating from local high schools this spring, thanks to generous support from Quail Creek residents over the past year. Several common themes emerged among this year’s recipients. They are dedicated learners, supportive…
Jane Gold On April 5 members of The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Garden Group went on a special excursion to Mission Gardens. Mission Gardens is a living agricultural museum of Sonoran Desert-adapted heritage fruit trees, traditional local heirloom crops, and edible native plants. The garden is managed by Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace, a 501(c)(3)…
Jane Gold On April 20, 37 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members took the long-awaited trip to a winery. The group visited the Autumn Sage Winery in Elgin. The winery has 30 acres of high desert bliss with 8,300 Sagrantino, Albariño, Counoise, Cabernet Franc, Aglianico, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese grape vines. A winding road…
Jane Gold On April 3, 10 The Women Of Quail Creek (TWOQC) members attended an Easter Rock Painting class at Janet Rumford’s casita workshop. Spring was in the air, so the group gathered in Janet’s casita and painted Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, ladybugs, and chicks. In addition, a ceramic dog with a broken ear was…
Peggy McGee Now that tax season is over, you may be looking for some ways to reduce your taxable income for Tax Year 2023. One way to do that is to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to TWOQC for the Scholarship Program or other charity of your choice. The Women of Quail Creek’s Scholarship…