A Huge Thank You to Tumacookery!

Thanks to Randy Wade (owner, Tumacookery) and his assistant Jeri Hoyle for entertaining us at this past Monday evening’s program. Together they provided a cooking demonstration and tasting, along with offering his tips, tricks and taboos of spiralizing. This method of turning vegetables and fruits into noodles allows cooks of all skill levels to whip up creative, healthy, and delicious meals.

Randy is offering a $5.00 discount on any cooking class this month for any TWOQC Member. For those of you that did not receive a hard copy of the recipe and Tumacookery’s upcoming cooking classes please find them by clicking on this link: [Tumacookery Handouts]

Giving a big thank you to Diane Quinn, TWOQC 1^st Vice President

Thank you Diane for stepping in to host the July program when Anna of Yellow Brick Coffee  presented and shared their wonderful coffee.

I heard so many good comments not only about the coffee and presentation but also how you conducted such a fun evening. Job well done!

Honor Flight

More thanks and a big applause are directed to all of you that took your much appreciated time to write letters and cards to the Veterans that are traveling on the upcoming Honor Flight. Kay Robinson submitted 375 pieces of correspondence that will be read and treasured by the Veterans as they return home from their very emotional visit to the monuments in Washington D.C. They may have fought the battle many years ago but they are not forgotten. Please be at the airport for their send off or return if at possible and show them even more how much they are treasured for their service to their country! Send off is September 17 by 5:30am at the Southwest Airlines area and their return home is Monday, Sept. 19 at 8:00pm.

Volunteers

Thank you to the volunteers that helped greet and assisted with name tags at this past Monday program: 

Joyce Walton · Barbara Bird · Linda Bradley · Judy Collins · Linda Matthews
We appreciate you!

Clothing & Household Goods Drive for Homeless Veterans

As you start your fall cleaning and go through your kitchen cabinets and drawers, please consider donating any gadgets, cookware, dishes or glassware you no longer use to the Clothing & Household Goods Drive on October 15. Kitchenware is a great boon to the homeless veterans who will be moving into housing in the months ahead.

A nice thank you was received from the VA for toiletries, calendars, notecards and slippers that you so generously donated at the July program. [2016 Thank You Notes]

Fashion Show

Our fashion show to raise funds for cancer research and support services for those in the local area will be held on February 24. This year’s theme is the Power of Purple. If crafters could think about making items in purple for the raffle baskets, we would really appreciate it.  Suggestions include jewelry, scarves, ceramic pieces, art glass, and place mats. We won’t be collecting raffle prizes until January but you might try thinking of ideas while you are stuck inside during our muggy weather.

We are still looking for some cupcake stands for the Fashion Show on February 24. If anyone has any they can lend us at that time, please let Carol Shelton know at tubaccarol@aol.com.

Save the Date – UPCOMING EVENTS

♦ September 26 – 6:30 p.m. – Dr. Manuel Valenzuela, Superintendent of the Sahuarita Unified School District (SUSD) will headline the September 26th program of The Women of Quail Creek. Now in his seventh year as district Superintendent, Valenzuela oversees the education of 6,300 students in the rapidly growing K-12 district.

Dr. Valenzuela’s talk will focus on issues and solutions in the on-going struggle to provide the students in the Sahuarita Unified School District with the best skills for success. He will talk about emerging issues and provide details about local challenges.

In addition to Dr. Valenzuela’s talk, TWOQC will be entertained by the Walden Grove High School Women’s Chorale under the direction of Benjamin Lebovitz. The Chorale is composed of 16 members, the majority of whom are freshmen and sophomores, ages 14 to 16.

The September 26 program of TWOQC will take place in the ballroom of the Madera Clubhouse beginning at 6:30 pm. The program is open to all members of TWOQC and to first time guests. Members are encouraged to arrive early to make reservations for the Club’s October Membership Luncheon.

♦ October 31 – 11:00 a.m. – TWOQC Membership Luncheon – This annual event provides an opportunity for the Club to report to the membership regarding the current status of the Club as well as sharing plans for the future. It also provides an excellent opportunity for members to be recognized for the hard work and generosity of time and talents they have given to help make TWOQC one of the most active organizations in Quail Creek.  

This year’s program will feature Heather Rowe, nighttime TV news anchor for KOLD, Channel 13.  Ms. Rowe’s remarks will be preceded by lunch. There will be a no-host bar opening at 10:30. The initial program and lunch will begin at 11:00 in the Madera Clubhouse ballroom.

Tickets for the October 31 luncheon are $10 for members and $20 for guests and will be available at the September 26 program of TWOQC.
[MORE PROGRAMS – download a complete schedule of events]