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July 24, 2020

• She’s Back on Board: Peggy McGee
• YOTO: Mini Mall Needs; Dealing with Our Changing World
• Community Connections: Local Food Bank News; Love Notes Cheer; Naval JROTC Car Wash Postponed; Women Warriors Sends Thanks
• Programs & Events (updates)

Peggy McGee has agreed to serve as Programs Chair completing the remainder of the term of Kathe Alves, who is moving out of state. Peggy will be working on securing whatever events we may hold during the rest of 2020 and she will work with her team to lay a framework for 2021. With her acceptance of this appointment and ratification by the Executive Board, Peggy returns to the Board after a few years off. Good to have you back, Peggy!

Two – Cans for YOTO

Youth On Their Own (YOTO) is reopening their Mini-Mall and they need your help! The shelves of this small grocery store-like area are nearly depleted. They need non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for their students. The students can “shop” (at no cost to them) the Mini-Mall for items they need. YOU can help by dropping off just 2 cans of food in a TWOQC collection bin at the addresses below. Members of the YOTO committee will then transport your donations to YOTO offices in Tucson. Also, if you have an old Laptop you want to pass on it would be greatly appreciated and accepted. YOTO staff will make it school ready for a student in need.

Items in need

Food: Ramen Noodles, Canned Chunky Soup, Canned Mixed Veggie, Canned Fruit, Dry Pasta, Canned pasta sauce, Mac’n Cheese, Canned Chili, Refried beans, Peanut butter, Jelly, Oatmeal, Cereal, Canned Tuna or Chicken.

Basic Hygiene: Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Deodorant, Soap, Feminine Hygiene products, Razors, Body lotion.

Household Essentials: Toilet paper, Laundry Pods, Dish Soap, All-purpose cleaner.

Drop-off Addresses in Quail Creek
Sue Ann Obremski – 531 N. Keyes Road
Karen Baker – 475 N. Keyes Road
Beth Davis – 2258 E. Spurwind Lane
Jane Gold – 1694 N. Dry Springs Drive (Unit 24 only)

Youth On Their Own Dealing with Our Changing World

We promised you a story about how one YOTO student is dealing with the challenges of the pandemic. Marianna’s story was recently published by YOTO. Read a piece of that moving story.

LOCAL FOOD BANK NEWS

The Community Food Bank of Green Valley is able to accept grocery, shelf stable items such as cereal, canned meat/tuna/chicken, canned fruit, pasta, rice. Donations can be dropped off at 250 E. Continental Rd Green Valley, AZ 85614, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from, 10 to 2.

Sahuarita Food Bank needs grocery items such as pasta, pasta sauce canned and dried beans, rice, canned tuna, canned soup, macaroni and cheese, cereal.  Donations may be dropped off at The Good Shepard Church 17750 S. La Canada Dr. Sahuarita, AZ 85629, Thursday 9-1 and Saturday 10-12.

For information about monetary donations, click here. Thank you for your consideration.

LOVE NOTE CHEER

Keep those love notes coming and don’t forget that you can save your stamps. Simply drop your card off at Pat Neel’s home, 2306 E. Spurwind Lane where the TWOQC Cupid Delivery Service kicks into action. Eight long-term care facilities are being lifted with cheer and hope by our cards. Please consider being a friend who cares. For a list of participating facilities and more information about the Pima County Love Note project, click here.

CAR WASH TO SUPPORT NAVAL JROTC

The car wash to support the cadets scheduled for August 8 that was advertised in the July Crossing has been postponed due to the delayed opening of the Sahuarita schools. New date is not currently available.

WOMEN WARRIORS SEND THANKS

When Peggy delivered all your donations this past week, the founder of Women Warriors said “Wow—what a generous group of ladies in your club.” She was especially glad to get the shoes which she said were in low supply.

(♦) public event

• July 27 – 6:30PM Event CANCELLED
• Aug. 31 – 6:30PM Event TBA
• Sept. 28 – 6:30PM Tumacookery
• Oct. 17 – VA Clothing Drive♦ CANCELLED
• Oct. 26 – Membership Gathering CANCELLED
• Nov. 16 – 6:30PM (on-hold) Honor Flight (program)
• Dec. 8 – Holiday Luncheon CANCELLED

FMM CONTRIBUTORS: Pat N./Peggy M. (community connections), SueAnn O. (YOTO). PUBLISHING TEAM: President, 1st Vice President, and Webmaster.