Collector Lawrence Gichner pursues hidden stories in treasures
Women in Scottsdale and varied finds illustrate how antiques reveal histories. Lawrence Gichner, Smithsonian appraiser, tours attics and basements collecting autographs, ivories, books, and more. He explains distinguishing old from new by wear, and notes antiques often trace to a wife’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kuralt
Lawrence Gichner
Gichner
Washington
Scottsdale clubs host talks and meetings this week
The Scottsdale Junior Woman's Club meets at 7 30 p m at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The Aviva Hadassah study group in the region completes a family life session led by Barbara Jonas at Martha Chester's Phoenix home. AAUW Scottsdale plans an 8 p m meeting at 5353 Rockridge Rd with Carol Albrecht on developmental disabilities. Hiram Club holds a president's party at Casa Blanca Inn with Jack Williams as speaker. Gem and Mineral Club announces its 12th Western World of Gems at Camel View Plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviva Group
Hadassah
Scottsdale
Tempe
Mesa
Israel
Moshav
Barbara Jonas
Martha Chester
Yale St
Phoenix
Arizona Association of University Women
AAUW
Douglas Odegaard
Rockridge Rd
Carol Albrecht
Hiram Club
Casa Blanca Inn
Bill Cotton
Jack’ Williams
Arizona
Scottsdale Gem and Mineral Club
Camel View Plaza
Jewelry making demonstrations and ERA talk at Phoenix event
The calendar lists hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday with lapidary, silversmithing, faceting and lost wax casting demos at no charge. The Phoenix chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Saddleback Inn. State Sen. Sue Dye will discuss ERA effects on professional women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
American Society of Women Accountants
Saddleback Inn
Camelback Rd
Sue Dye
Tucson
Run and Walk Advice for Safe Beginning Runners
Guide to starting a running routine covers gear tips from sturdy shoes to breathable cotton clothing. Advise indoor tracks for beginners, warmups and cooldowns, and spacing meals at least two hours before running.
Stork Suite Brings Home Feel To Glendale Hospital
Glendale Smarttan Hospital explores a Stork Suite a delivery room designed to mimic a home atmosphere while ensuring medical backup. Obstetrical supervisor Linda Ward says the concept is new for Arizona and requires expectant mothers to have normal deliveries with prior prenatal care and suitability screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Smarttan Hospital
John A. Lowery
Linda Ward
Arizona
Scottsdale CC Offers Mini Courses For Child Care Helpers
Scottsdale Community College will host three Saturday mini courses from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April for parents of preschoolers, day care staff, and social workers. Topics include music and movement, discipline and guidance, and physical well being. Registration at SCC February 22-23 or via Sierra at Mary Moppet's, 7120 E Oak St, before today. For more details contact SCC or Ms. Sierra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale Community College
Sierra
Mary Moppet’s
Oak St
Scc
Cat Show Set by The Firebird Cat Fanciers in Phoenix
The Firebird Cat Fanciers will hold a cat show at the Phoenix Civic Plaza on April 10. Purebred and mixed breed entries are accepted until March 13 and interested owners should contact Trombetta at 8504 Ke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firebird
Phoenix Civic Plaza
Also Mentioned on This Page
Liz Doup
New York Times
Little Red Schoolhouse
Che
Transcendental Meditation Center
DMC
Fashion Square Mall
Ariz
Ilza. OF
Barll
Fifth Avenue
Oper
Don Frye
Rouseman
Argus