Peggy McGee We celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Did you know that there are about 350 homeless veterans living on the streets of Tucson? As the holiday season approaches, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association, wanted to do something to help those who have served our country and now find themselves without shelter.…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), will host a special guest from MOAA National Headquarters on Nov. 21. The event will be held in the El Dorado Room in the La Perla Building on the La Posada campus. The social period begins at 5 p.m. with dinner being served…
On Aug. 19 the Quail Creek Semper Fi Club (QCSFC) held its annual golf event to raise money for the Semper Fi and America’s Fund (SF&AF). This event is one of two major events sponsored by the QCSFC. The other major event is celebrating the United States Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10. The SF&AF…
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…
Vicky Persson Several members of the Quail Creek Activities Council attended the Quail Creek 4th of July Celebration to hand out flags and give Quail Creek gift cards to veterans. The committee also organized the golf cart parade.
John McGee On May 29 Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA) President Rene Gill presented a $1,000 check to Jeff Copfer, executive director of Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT). TROT provides riding programs free of charge to veterans and first responders living with physical and/or emotional wounds. Their programs use the power of the human/horse…
Peggy McGee and Marianne Rogers Faust The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association, held its annual scholarship awards dinner at the American Legion in early May, a first for the Chapter. Another first was the fact that instead of being able to award four $2,500 scholarships to graduating JROTC cadets, there was only one eligible…
Lenny Friedman The Quail Creek Disc Golf Club (QCDGC) held an organizational meeting in the Kino Center on Feb. 29, which was attended by 70 Quail Creek residents. As a result of the meeting, a QCDGC GroupWorks site was created and a temporary board of directors was established with President Lenny Friedman (started the Quail…
Kathy Sinnott The Arizona Heroes Memorial is under construction and will be our state’s newest destination spot! This tribute recognizes our first responders, current military, veterans, and healthcare workers. You’ve read about our progress for this 2.5-acre memorial housed within Narana Park in Oro Valley. Now, we’d like to get you involved! First, we have…
Kathy Sinnott A 24-foot obelisk will grace the southern Arizona skyline this year, offering new views of the Oro Valley horizon. The Arizona Heroes Memorial is on target to finish construction by late spring and will offer a plethora of activities for tourists and residents alike! Its scenic setting and landscaping will only be enhanced by…