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…
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Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Residents’ Generosity Brings the ‘Joy of Books’ to Local Elementary Students
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…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
An On-the-Go Event—U.S. Customs and Border Protection Motto: Honor First
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…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
TWOQC On the Go Experience to Tucson Botanical Gardens
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…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Women in Transition Scholarships Making a Difference … Changing Lives!
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…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Spring Rock Painting with Janet!
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…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Memorial Scholarships Change Lives
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.…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
TWOQC Autumn Sage Winery Trip
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…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Supplies for Seniors Drive a Success
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…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
TWOQC On-the-Go Experience Goes to Primeria Alta Museum and Paul Bond Boots
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…