Steve Ware The Vietnam Veterans of Quail Creek held their first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 23 with approximately 40 Quail Creek residents and seasonal residents attending. Our first speaker was Pam Hartwell-James with The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC). Pam informed the attendees of a special program being put on by TWOQC in April.…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its second annual Grocery Collection for homeless veterans served by Tucson’s VA Hospital. The Chapter far exceeded last year’s results, because both Quail Creek and La Canada Desert Homes III offered collection points. The value of the non-perishable foods and paper, cleaning,…
Peggy McGee The project was 18 months in the making because of design issues and approvals, but the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America, persevered and was finally able to donate 150 Challenge Coins to support the Tucson VA Hospital. The Challenge Coins will be presented to those who successfully complete the special…
Peggy McGee As we approach Veterans Day on Nov. 11, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association is gearing up for its second annual contactless non-perishable foods and groceries drive to support homeless veterans. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. All donations will be delivered to the…
Pam Hartwell-James In early July, 14 women of The Women of Quail Creek’s small group In My Kitchen gathered for a warm and meaningful summer picnic luncheon, hosted by Pam Hartwell-James and Cyndee Bruns, where delicious food and heartfelt service came together in perfect harmony! The menu featured clever and festive bites, including savory taco…
Peggy McGee After a 3-1/2-month break from sponsoring luncheons and dinners, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association (MOAA), will kick off its program season on Sept. 18 with a dinner at American Legion Post 66, 1560 W. Duval Mine Road in Green Valley. Menu options include a choice of chicken or beef. The cost…
John McGee On June 26 Rene Gill, president of Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA), delivered a $1,000 check to Mik Milem, executive director of the Arizona Soldier’s Best Friend organization. Soldier’s Best Friend provides U.S. military veterans living with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) with service or therapeutic companion…
Kathy Sinnott Rockin’ 4 Heroes is committed to generating awareness of the service and sacrifice of First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. This nonprofit organization continues supporting our hero groups beyond hosting an annual free concert. We have a wonderful circle of ‘friends and family’ who gave, and continue to give, their…
Kathy Sinnott Rockin’ 4 Heroes began in 2021 as a one–time concert to thank our 4 hero groups: First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. Our mission constantly evolves as we support initiatives and develop scholarships statewide. We’ve made the jump onto many social media platforms and now see a way for our…
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.…