Sandi Newberry The November meeting of the Catalina Timewalkers Chapter of Questers was hosted by Sandi Newberry with Martha Chilton as co-host. Sandi presented a program on “Pietre Dure: Florentine Mosaics.” Pietre Dure is an Italian term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished natural stones to create images. The most…
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Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Quester’s Catalina Timewalkers visits Tucson Botanical Gardens
On April 21 the Catalina Timewalkers, a chapter of Questers, visited the Tucson Botanical Gardens. The garden features the blockbuster exhibit: Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life which is on tour. This exhibit examines Kahlo’s work, life and influence through the lens of the plants and nature that surrounded her. Tucson Botanical Gardens was selected as the…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Questers Catalina Timewalkers enjoy Russian Santa presentation
Harriet Shemer At their March meeting, Mary Anderson displayed and gave a presentation on her Russian Santas collection and other Russian memorabilia. Below is part of her presentation. “Collecting Russian Santas began on September 11 when visiting Russia on business and pleasure. While Neiman Marcus was displaying these in their Christmas catalog that year, I…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Quester’s Time Walkers visit Barrio Bread
Harriet Shemer Recently the Catalina Timewalkers toured Barrio Bread, located in the historical Broadway Village. Mr. Guerra indicated his Artisan breads are made from locally grown organic high-quality grains such as Durham and White Sonora. It was exciting to see the workers making bread, preparing loaves to rise and ready to bake. Over the years,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Theo Faberge Eggs and Questers
Harriet Shemer The Catalina Timewalkers, a SaddleBrooke chapter of the national organization of Questers, January meeting featured a presentation about Theo Faberge and his St. Petersburg Collection of eggs. Theo Faberge was the grandson of Carl Faberge the creator of the Russian Imperial Eggs. He continued the tradition of creating decorative eggs that were sold…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Questers Catalina Time Walkers experience an English High Tea
Harriet Shemer The Catalina Timewalkers Chapter of Questers enjoyed high tea at Tea on the Town in Marana, AZ on December 8, 2016. A typical English High Tea was served by owner and Chef Nicky Bantock that featured four courses of seasonal fresh fruit, sandwiches, scones, and sweets paired with different teas. Throughout the tea,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Questers learn about historic sites in the West
Harriet Shemer The November meeting of the Catalina Timewalkers, Chapter 1389 of the Questers, was held at the home of Bonnie Busch with Gail Brown co-hosting. Caroline Lochner of Western National Park Association (WNPA) in Oro Valley was the quest speaker. WNPA has been a partner association with the National Park Service since 1938. WNPA…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Questers learn about Dia de la Muertos
Sandi Newberry The October meeting of Catalina Timewalkers, Chapter No. 1389 of The Questers was held at the Halloween-themed home of Roberta Williams with Linda Holt co-hosting. Stevie Mac of CISZMAC in Tucson and author of two books on the Day of the Dead was the speaker. Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Catalina Timewalkers donate to Jewish History Museum
Sandi Newberry The Catalina Timewalkers Chapter of Questers International donated $600 to the Jewish History Museum and Holocaust History Center. The Preservation and Restoration donation was made for a case to properly preserve and display the first 48 star flag to fly when Arizona became a state in 1912. The donation will also help purchase…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Tea and crumpets, SaddleBrooke style
Gerry Burnside The SaddleBrooke Questers, the Catalina Timewalkers, had a special come to tea invitation for its members. Inviting someone to tea in the British tradition is much more than just a cup of tea in the kitchen; there are certain customs to be followed. The hostesses, Mary Anderson, Gerry Burnside and Sandra Hackett, first…