Charlie Shultheis It is once again time to register for the Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA) for 2018 Membership in the QCVGA allows you to be a participating member in an organization formed to foster the rules and camaraderie of golf and also to participate in social and charitable activities that help local military…
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Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Record breaking “Gifts of Hope” Clothing Drive for homeless vets
Diane Quinn The eighth annual clothing and household goods drive to benefit homeless veterans broke records. The clothing drive, sponsored and organized by The Women of Quail Creek, included help from over 60 volunteers. They worked diligently in the heat of the Saturday, October 21 morning to collect, sort and inventory 8,183 items, 126 pounds…
Generals, November 2017
QCVGA sponsors Pearl Harbor Day golf event
Charlie Shultheis The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association is sponsoring a Pearl Harbor Day Golf Tournament at the Haven Golf Course on Thursday, December 7, 2017. The Haven is located at 110 N. Abrego Drive in Green Valley. Check-in will start at 7:15 a.m. with a Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. This tournament is open…
Front Page, October 2017
Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association continues support of the 162nd ANG Fighter Wing’s families
Charlie Shultheis As one of its missions, the Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA) provides recurring, charitable support to a number of military-related activities in the Tucson area. Among those are the 162nd ANG Fighter Wing Family Readiness Program, the Fisher House at Tucson VA Health Center, United Way for Women Warriors, Military Officers Association…
Generals, October 2017
Veterans Appreciation Week happenings
Peggy McGee November is the month to pay tribute to all our veterans for their service to our country and often times to their communities after they have left the military. There will be a series of events in the Green Valley/Sahuarita area culminating on November 11. Unless indicated otherwise, all events are free. November…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
All about the homeless veterans
Peggy McGee Jodi Frederick, clinical director of homeless programs at the Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System, was the guest speaker at the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association dinner meeting on September 20. She was delighted to see the generosity of the members who brought cases of bottled water, snacks and other items…
Generals, September 2017
Time to start planning for the 2017 Veterans Day Charity Golf Tournament
Tom Haberer Earlier this year, Kathy and Denny Meyers donated a family heirloom grandfather clock as one of the many valuable prizes to be given away during the 2017 QC Veterans Day event. The clock was handcrafted over 50 years ago by Ira Lesher, master furniture maker, with wood harvested from the Meyer family farm…
Generals, June 2017
A veteran tells her story
Peggy McGee May is traditionally the month when we honor our nation’s veterans. To help TWOQC have a more meaningful May meeting, the Sahuarita JROTC posted the Colors at the beginning of the meeting. The speaker, Jan Haeger, joined the Navy at age 18 to see the world, but alas, Navy policy said she could…
Generals, October 2016
Tribute to Veterans also benefits scholars
Diane Quinn How often do you get a chance to thank our service men and women, listen to inspiring music, enjoy a sporting event and raise money for student scholarships? Not often. But, beginning November 5 you can do just that. The Women of Quail Creek and the Sahuarita Educational Enrichment Foundation have teamed together…
Front Page, October 2016
Veterans Appreciation Week Happenings
Peggy McGee The local area is so appreciative of the many contributions that veterans have made to our country that they will be hosting a series of events from November 5 through 11. Unless indicated otherwise, all events are free of charge. November 5: The Women of Quail Creek and the Sahuarita Educational Enrichment Foundation will…