Peggy McGee The AARP Tax-Aide program is looking for volunteers who are interested in preparing 2024 income tax returns for local area residents. The service offers free tax preparation to local residents on Wednesdays and Fridays at the La Posada campus starting on Feb. 5 through April 11. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
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December 2024, Front Page
Quail Creek Library for All Residents
Alphie Smith The Quail Creek Library at the Madera clubhouse maintains its status as one of the most appreciated amenities at Quail Creek. All residents are welcome to borrow books, jigsaw puzzles, and magazines to enjoy at their own pace and return them to the book carts when they are done. There is no check-out…
October 2024, Front Page
Got Stuff for Sale? Cancer Benefit Garage Sale Needs Your Items for Resale
Ginny Hutcheson Do you have things in your house or garage that you would sell, but it is a bummer to host your own garage sale? Well, the Quail Creek Fights Back Relay for Life team would love to help you out. The team needs your good, small items for resale at their garage sale…
May 2024, Generals
Quail Creek Volunteer Lunch
Features, January 2024
Thank You, Quail Creek Residents, for Rallying Around Lapan
Connie Vaughan In early November, Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek sent out a request for QC residents to “play Santa” and fulfill the wish lists of underprivileged children in South Tucson. Residents took gift tags from a holiday tree and made those wishes come true for 244 students (preschool through high school). Once…
Generals, December 2023
Save the Date! Participate!
The Quail Creek 5K/2K Run/Walk is back! It will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at 9 a.m. The certified course starts and finishes near the Madera Clubhouse and follows the Big Loop around Quail Creek. Run the 5K or walk the 2K, but come out and have fun with your family, friends, and…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Quail Creek Resident Receives ESGR Spirit of Volunteerism Award
Peggy McGee Commander John Chernoski, USN (Ret), a long-time resident of Quail Creek and member of the Green Valley Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Chapter, was the recipient of the 2023 National Spirit of Volunteerism award. John is retiring after 15 years of outstanding service as Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)…
Generals, February 2022
Save the Date for American Red Cross Blood Drive March 20
Nancy Planck The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Sunday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse, Silver Rooms 1 and 2. Be someone’s luck of the draw! Registration typically begins 30 days prior to each drive. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or log onto www.redcrossblood.org and…
Generals, December 2021
Volunteering Where the Grass Really Is Greener—Green Valley Fire Corps
One of the most rewarding experiences is volunteering. The mission of the Green Valley Fire Corps is to provide prevention and safety services to the community and enhance the effectiveness of the Green Valley Fire District (GVFD). The Fire Corps, each year, goes into about 2,000 homes in our district to ensure our residents’ smoke…
Generals, August 2018
Seeking volunteer artists and musicians
Peggy McGee Valley Assistance Services (VAS) has been caring for their neighbors in Sahuarita, Green Valley, Amado, Tubac, Tumacacori, Carmen and Arivaca for almost 50 years. Their newest program is Neighbors AIM, (Awareness in Memory Loss). Thanks to funding from the Freeport-McMoran Foundation, Neighbors AIM is designed to support those with early stage dementia…