Chris Shephard On May 9 the Sonoran Searchers chapter No. 1444 of the Questers presented a check for $500 to Chuck Sternberg who is the Exhibit Curator and Building Manger for the Oracle Historical Society. The donation is to be used for ongoing restoration work for a new exhibit in the museum. The Oracle…
Tag: Sonoran Searchers
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Sonoran Searchers update
Chris Shephard Sonoran Searchers held their first meeting of the 2016-17 season in October at the home of Chris Shephard with refreshments by Nancy Hysong. Chris displayed her collection and presented a program on Victorian spooners. The spoonholder or spooner provided as much symbolic value as function for Victorian society. The prominently displayed spoons were…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Sonoran Searchers gives donation
Mary Ann White Sonoran Searchers gave a donation to Oro Valley Historical Society January 12, 2016, for the Steam Pump Restoration site at Oracle and First in Oro Valley. The Questers Chapter gave a $500 check with request they use on the Steam Pump Restoration. All members were pleased to donate to the project in…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Sonoran Searchers Questers discovers creative vein
Yvonne Jennings Do you have a creative vein? The answer is yes, we all do. That’s right, we all do and recently the Sonoran Searchers Questers ladies group from SaddleBrooke found that out. How, you ask? Let me explain. As a new member to this group, I found out that these ladies do an annual…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Sonoran Searchers Quester’s Chapter meeting recaps
Mary Ann White December 9, 2015, Sonoran Searchers Quester’s Chapter was treated to a wonderful Christmas party at Chris Shepard’s home with Pat Tygielski’s wonderful holiday treats. Chris presented a very informative program on Porcelain Pastille Burners. Some of us had never heard of Pastille Burners. Used widely in 19th Century cottages and public places,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Questers Sonoran Searchers news
Mary Ann White Questers Sonoran Searchers met for their regular monthly meeting at Linda Hunizinga’s home. Linda was assisted by Chris Shepard who served refreshments. Linda presented the program after the business meeting. Her program was on blue and white china, showing several different examples from several companies that specialize in blue and white china.…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Sonoran Searchers entertain Quester chapters and state officers
Questers Sonoran Searchers invited Questers Catalina Time Walkers, Questers from Tucson, Thimble Peak and Arizona State President Betty Hartnitt and Arizona State Treasurer Gene Serbus to a joint luncheon March 11 at SaddleBrooke. This luncheon gave all three chapters the opportunity to visit and learn from one another and the Arizona State President Betty Hartnitt…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Sonoran Searchers Questers
The chapter met at the home of member Karen Thomas, January 14, 2015, with thirteen members and four guests present as hostess Karen presented the program on Primitives. The dining room table was covered with Primitives. Each item was numbered. They were all considered Tools from the l800s and Early 1900s. These were all collected…
Clubs & Classes, November 2014
Interested in the study of antiques?
Do you watch Antiques Roadshow? Do you have a special collection? Do you like historical landmarks? If you answered yes to any of the above, Questers may be for you. The Questers is an international organization with its headquarters in Philadelphia. The purpose is to stimulate the appreciation of antiques through study and to encourage…
Clubs & Classes, November 2014
Interesting programs for Questers this season
Questers Sonoran Searchers met for their October meeting on Wednesday, October 8 at the home of Christian Sowders with Linda Hunzinger as co-hostess. The group welcomed a new member and started plans for a special luncheon to be held in March of 2015 with two other Questers chapters; one is SaddleBrooke and one is in…