Peggy McGee Mark your calendars for Nov. 2 for the first-ever Valley Assistance Services (VAS) Day of the Dead Benefit Walk. The event will be held at Quail Creek Municipal Park. Check-in/registration runs from 7:15 to 7:55 a.m. The opening ceremony, which includes warm-up exercises, will start at 7:45 a.m., and the walk begins at…
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September 2024, Generals
Valley Assistance Services Sends Thanks
Peggy McGee Valley Assistance Services (VAS) extends its sincere appreciation to the many Quail Creek residents who supported the Fashion Show on Aug. 20. They appreciate the number of residents who attended the Fashion Show at Desert Diamond Casino and who supported the 100-item Silent Auction. The Silent Auction would not have been possible had…
September 2024, Generals
September Is Fall Prevention Month
Daryl Laux The following is provided courtesy of the Santa Rita Fire District: We are truly fortunate in the Green Valley area in that we have an organization called Green Valley Assistance Services (VAS) who partner with our Santa Rita Fire Corp volunteers through the SHiM Program (Safety and Health in Motion). A nurse from…
Generals, August 2022
It’s Fall Fashion Show Time
Peggy McGee Fabulous Fall Fashions is the theme for the Third Annual Valley Assistance Services (VAS) benefit fashion show. The event will take place in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Outfits will be provided by Nancy Pantz, with most of the models being from Quail Creek. The doors will open at…
Generals, August 2022
Benefit Concert on August 15
Peggy McGee There are still some tickets available for Valley Assistance Services’ (VAS) benefit concert on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. in the ballroom. The concert will feature Nick Gallardo singing hits made famous by the Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, Ritchie Valens, and Frankie Valli. Tickets are $30 each. Concert proceeds will support over a…
Generals, July 2022
Join Us for a Benefit Concert August 15
Peggy McGee Valley Assistance Services (VAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency with a stated mission: “Combining social service and community health programs, Valley Assistance Services guides seniors, individuals, and families to live healthy, resilient, and vibrant lives while remaining safe and independent.” VAS serves a 2,700-square-mile service area from Sahuarita to Rio Rico. VAS will…
Features, April 2022
Valley Assistance Services Thanks Quail Creek
Peggy McGee Valley Assistance Services (VAS) extends its deep appreciation to the Quail Creek residents who supported their first fundraising walk on March 26. The two-mile walk along the Santa Cruz River next to the pecan orchards was held early in the day before the temperatures started to rise. Many walkers were accompanied by their…
Generals, March 2022
One Million Steps for VAS
Peggy McGee Valley Assistance Services (VAS) will be having its first-ever fundraising walk on Saturday, March 26, on the La Posada campus. There will be two options: an eight-mile route that is suitable for those with walkers or a two-mile walk on a dirt path. Opening ceremonies, with a flag raising by Naval Junior Reserve…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Valley Assistance Services Fashion Show at Quail Creek
Peggy McGee There are still a few seats left for the Valley Assistance Services (VAS) benefit fashion show and luncheon, Spring into Fall, in the Crystal Ballroom on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. Outfits will come from Nancy Pantz. All attendees will receive a 20 percent discount on purchases…