The Women of Quail Creek

♦ This Issue: 4 min read ♦

President’s Message from Joan
Scholarships: Join Us Nov. 4th for the Javelina Hoedown
Community Outreach: Honor Flight Coming Soon
Members: Join us in GroupSpot

∴ PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ∴

We recently celebrated Labor Day in America. Did you know women were a driving force in the labor movement leading to the creation of Labor Day. They fought for safer workplaces, fair pay and shorter hours.

The trailblazers began as early as the 1830’s with the Lowell Mill Girls. They worked in the textile mills of Massachusetts under harsh conditions, 14-hour days and meager wages. They formed a female labor reform association and organized strikes through the 1840’s, laying the groundwork for future generations. Other women across American joined the movement in various ways. They influenced the broader labor movement as the men caught on.

The first celebration of Labor Day took place on September 5, 1892, in New York City. It was organized by the New York Central Labor Union. President Grover Cleveland made it an official federal holiday in 1894.

I celebrate our sisters of the past who left us this inspiring legacy. But more importantly, I see that feisty spirit in the Women of Quail Creek. Whether its women struggling to complete their education, women abused in various ways, agencies for under privileged children, food pantry’s or even local animal leagues, TWOQC takes up the fight. Through both our Scholarship efforts and our Community Outreach efforts, we are making a difference.

If you’d like to join us in the fight, visit our webpage at womenqc.com for information on how to contribute to our efforts. If you are a resident of Quail Creek, be sure to visit us at our annual Open House on Tuesday, September 29th at 3:00p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom of the Madera Clubhouse. You’ll get a tour of all the social activities as well as our non-profit efforts. Learn how to get your free glass of wine at the wine bar. See you there!

Joan M. Brown
President Elect
The Women of Quail Creek

∴ SCHOLARSHIPS ∴

The 2026 Javelina Hoedown to benefit TWOQC Scholarships takes place Wednesday, November 4^th. Be prepared for loads of fun and to bid on some of the fabulous items offered in the Silent Auction. Tickets are $50 per person and will be sold online for the first time this year with sales beginning September 24^th.

Festivities include an absolutely yummy Chuckwagon buffet dinner, complete with Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, BBQ Sauce, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Cornbread and more! There will be dancing galore to the music of Trouble Brewing. And let’s not forget the Western Photo Booth.

So, along with all the fun, there will be lots of opportunities to support TWOQC Scholarships, including the 50/50 Raffle, as well as the Silent Auction offering unique items, one-of-a-kind experiences, such as gourmet dinners, a variety of golf packages, unique items from local artists and businesses all around Green Valley and Tubac.

Javelina Hoedown is always a good time for a great cause! You won’t want to miss it!

∴ COMMUNITY OUTREACH ∴

We are excited to announce that the next Honor Flight trip to Washington, DC will be taking place on November 10-12, 2026. Our ‘Welcome Home’ to our heroes will be at the Tucson International Airport on November 12, and the time will be announced at a later date.

If you are planning to attend TWOQC Open House on September 29, there will be cards and letters you can take home to address for the returning veterans. Please feel free to contact Pam Hartwell-James for additional information: pamhj102@gmail.com.