Next Monthly Message: May 20, 2024
- Debi’s Presidents Message: Reflecting on Change
- Scholarships: Awards Celebration Reminder
- Community Outreach: Jim Click Raffle Tickets; Honor Flight
- Member Section: GroupWorks and Member Programs
∴ DEBI’S PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ∴
Change. It is inevitable and it is the one thing that is always constant. Change in the weather. Change in our health and bodies as we age. Change in technology. How do we manage change with grace and confidence? As I was contemplating this the other day, it occurred to me that one way to accomplish this goal is to focus on the good things that remain the same as we are in the midst of change.
TWOQC has had a recent change with the resignation of our dear President, Sharon Pulcinella. We will miss her and wish her well. Change in leadership can be a challenge. As the President-Elect and Acting President, let me tell you about the good things where I will place my focus during this time of change.
I will focus on the wonderful Board members who graciously donate their time and talents in their leadership roles. I will focus on the beautiful TWOQC friendships that I have developed over the past several years. I will focus on the worthy efforts that TWOQC accomplishes through the giving of scholarships to deserving young ladies, the Community Outreach activities that donate to local charities, and the amazing programs that are shared with our members.
At this time of change, spring, and rejuvenation, may you find a way to live through the changes that come your way and revel in the constants that bring joy to your life.
∴ SCHOLARSHIPS ∴
Don’t forget to attend Scholarship Awards Celebration!
♥ May 8, 6:30pm, in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom ♥ The Awards Celebration is the culmination of a year-long effort to help young women further their education by granting scholarships. If you contributed in any way by attending the Javelina Hoedown or donating to the Scholarship Matching Fund or one of the Named Scholarships, then you will not want to miss the awards night. We invite you to come and meet the winners, hear their inspiring stories, and celebrate with them.
The Community Outreach committee will be selling Jim Click raffle tickets between now and December 5 or until they run out. All proceeds will go to support Courtney’s Courage, a 501(c)(3) that provides assistance to families with children suffering from all types of cancer. There are 10 children in the Green Valley/Sahuarita area being supported by the organization. Courtney’s Courage also provides funds for research into children’s cancer. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Peggy McGee at positivelypeggygv@gmail.com or (520) 207-6188. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100, cash or check. Drawing will be on December 12. Prizes include a new 2024 Jeep Wrangler, 2 round-trip 1st class tickets to anywhere commercial airlines fly or $5000 in cash.
The Community Outreach Committee will be collecting items to support the summer program for youth sponsored by Sahuarita Parks and Recreation. Items needed include volleyballs, soccer balls, basketballs, and crafts items. A complete listing may be found on TWOQC’s GroupWorks page. Items may be placed in the boxes in the Clubhouse lobby between May 4th and 20th. If you are leaving the area before May 4th and want to help, please drop donations at 1908 E Longspur Place.
Honor Flight
Honor Flight Southern Arizona announced earlier this month that they have canceled the June 9 -11 Honor Flight due to lack of funding. The next flight will be in November. TWOQC’s letter writing to veterans is suspended until September. The letters already collected for the June flight will be included with those collected for the November flight. A special thank you is extended to those who wrote letters for June flight.
∴ MEMBERS SECTION ∴ Access past events in the Photo Gallery. | LEARN MORE |
Members-Only!! Login to GroupWorks™ (GW) for upcoming programs. The Programs Committee is working hard to provide a variety of fun events to keep members busy and having the opportunity to meet/make new friends. Members: Events posted on GroupWorks are available for “sign-up” two-weeks prior to the scheduled event. Contact the Programs Director (mrsdeejc@gmail.com) with your suggestions of new event ideas!
Recently, Tumacookery delivered an event in the ballroom filled with an audience of 100. They titled the event “Cooking A-Z” where they provided Tips, Tricks, and Tools of the Trade. Randy brought his own personal knife set to share and demonstrate. Jeri brought her pantry basket full of items and products she loves to cook with. They discussed knife skills, seasonings, cooking techniques, baking, kitchen tools and food safety. They brought door prizes as well.
Offerings coming up: (login to GW to see newly added events)
Welcome to My Garden (Garden Group, 4/22)
Madera Canyon Hike and Box Lunch (On The Go, 4/22)
Lunch in my kitchen with Joy (In-My-Kitchen, 4/29)
Rock Painting with Janet (5/7)
Mother’s Day Celebration (In-My-Kitchen, 5/8)
Additional events on monthly rotations:
Connecting Over Coffee (on the 10th)
3rd Friday Book Group
Bunco (4th Monday)
Mexican Train (4th Friday)
Coming Soon: Off-site Summer Lunches
Dates, times, locations, and topics/content of programs and events are subject to change.
All Quail Creek women residents are invited to join TWOQC. Contact the Janet/Membership Director if you have questions. | JOIN TODAY |
Contributors, this Edition: Debi G. (president’s message) | Marianne C. (groupworks/members section; e-news design & delivery) | Deb M. (scholarships) | Peggy M. (community outreach) | Dee C. (programs/members section) | Publishing Team: President, Webmaster.
TWOQC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EIN 87-3110178.
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