Tag: Timewalkers

The Questers Corner: Dead Sea Scrolls

Mary (Twink) Gates and Harriet Schemer The Jan. 20 meeting of the Catalina Timewalkers chapter of The Questers was held at the home of Harriet Schemer. The 11 members attending were pleased to welcome guests, State President Robyn Morin and State Historian Ruth Klinge. Following a quick business discussion, Harriet presented a program on the…

The Questers Corner Holiday Ornaments

Mary (Twink) Gates It was Dec. 9 when eight members of the Questers Catalina Timewalkers met at Monique Salviejo’s home for their regular monthly business meeting and program for the day, “Holiday Ornaments.” Following a quick business discussion, there was a fun-filled showing and telling of the unique stories of holiday ornaments and items dear…

Questers Catalina Timewalkers: History of the Wedding Gown

Mary (Twink) Gates and Michelle Wiklund, Questers Catalina Timewalkers Publicity Love, laughter, and happily ever after! Who doesn’t love a wedding?! Looking back through the development of wedding events, the wedding gown has always made a profound statement: 1840s: Until the Victorian era, brides wore gowns of varying colors, brocades of silver or gold, velvets,…

Questers Catalina Timewalkers

Mary (Twink) Gates and Michelle Wiklund The Joys of Cooking! Do you remember the smell of your grandmother’s special dish, prepared with loving hands using that special gadget and being mixed up in beautiful pottery? There’s something quite comforting about taking a kitchen utensil out of the drawer or using a vintage mixing bowl and…