Eight members of the the Questers Catalina Timewalkers met at Monique Salviejo’s home for their regular monthly business meeting and program for the day on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
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 to their hearts, members had brought with them to share. These included an amazing miniature, antique brass Menura from Israel, a gift from a close friend. Several delightful antique Christmas tree ornaments were among the items shown that included lovely crochet snowflakes and Christmas trees, possibly Irish which were handed down from grandmother. Impressive Russian glass figurines collected over the years, numerous, awesome, cross stitch, made with love over the years by Monique, an enchanting silk miniature, vintage 49-star American flag with a Christmas message on a card: “It was made when Alaska became a state in January 1959”, a Christmas gift from a friend. Beautiful; white and green China orb, a memory of a business medical workshop at a ski resort, and a charming miniature animated living room with parents and child with a small dog. A wondrous antique Swedish wooden Christmas tree with candles was shown by Nancy Hysong, who recited an adaptation of the poem” T’was the Night Before Christmas” with our chapter of the Catalina Timewalkers, being the focus.
Later, everyone enjoyed a superb brunch. Monique thanked her co-host Lynne Donovan for making delicious mushroom and ham stratas, and members providing various tempting desserts. The tables were decorated magnificently with Christmas theme table settings. It was truly a joy to sit among the stunning Christmas trees and beautifully decorated home of Monique. A wonderful beginning to the festive season.
Interested in joining the Catalina Timewalkers chapter of The Questers? Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at individual homes or carpool to locations from October to May, except October and May which will be held on the third Tuesday of the month.
For membership information, email Leni Bowman at gunky1213@gmail.com. AZ Questers purpose, mission, and vision can be found online at azquesters.org. Upcoming events can be viewed online at azquesters.org/news-and-events.
