Colorado Questers
"It’s fun to search and a joy to find."
Questers members enjoy each other's company at numerous events during the year—everything from monthly meetings to picnics, to fields trips, to fundraisers, to luncheons and teas.
Events
Tour and Tea at the Molly Brown House, August 2025
On August 12, 2025, Columbine Pioneers visited the Molly Brown House in Denver. Mrs. Brown was a prominent social reformer, activist, and philanthropist in Colorado, working for women’s suffrage, workers’ rights, children’s welfare, and improved conditions for miners. She also gained fame for her efforts to help survivors of the Titanic. At the end of our historic tour, we were served sandwiches, scones, sweets, and “Molly tea,” a refined floral blend like jasmine with a lighter, less sweet taste.
Front row: Anne B, Linda H, Carolyn H, Gerry E, Cristy R
Middle row: Mary H, Karen M, Carol Y, Susan C, Debi W, Pat N
Back row: Millie K, Jan B, Suzanne C, Rachel D, Carol S, Joyce H, Anna Mari M, LaVon B
Buckeye School 100-Year Celebration, August 2025
On August 23, 2025, Questers were invited to join the Historic Buckeye School Community Club to celebrate their 100th Anniversary. They sold their treasures to raise funds for the state P&R and Education fund. There were baked potatoes with trimmings--baked on hot coals--in honor of the pioneer children who brought potatoes and put them on the heating stove for their lunch.
International Convention, Nashville, TN, May 2025
Nine Colorado Questers attended the International Questers Convention in May. A day was spent in meetings ending with the banquet and program, “The End of the Day for a Victorian Fashionista.” Several tours were enjoyed by the participants: Belmont Mansion, President Andrew Jackson's home The Hermitage, James K. Polk’s home, and the General Jackson Showboat with dinner and a show. Shopping at the Nashville Farmer’ Market and dining at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen were additional treats!
Front Row: Debi W, Anne B, Bonnie K, Carol S, Joyce H, Lee H, Susan C
Back Row: Sue M, LaVon B
Spring Council Meeting, April 2025
The attendees were honored by “Reflections of Fashion” brought to you by the Memorable Sassy Stylist Vintage Attire from the 1800s to the 1970s including our own Darlene Toomey. Thank you host chapters Delving Damsels, Silver Dollar,
and Stagecoach for a successful council meeting.
Hostesses Carol P, Carol R, Karen M, Anne G, Diana B, Paula D, Anne-Mari M
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Going to a tea party in the 1970s
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Mutton sleeves and parasol
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1920s Women Suffrage
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Hot pants, sequins outfit, and fur edged coat
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Dress and matching coat 1950s
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1970s, soft, feminine, below the knees, fitted over hips
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Elegantly dressed for Governor’s Mansion party
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Poodle skirt with neck scarf
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Roaring 20s, Flapper Era, ankle length
Historic Emma Malaby Grocery Store Visit, March 2025
Marie Lafitte Chapter toured the Emma Malaby Grocery Store in early March. Meg Dunn of Historic Larimer County gave the history of this wood-framed building constructed in late winter 1881. Emma’s father, Frank Collamer, was the fourth owner and gave Emma the store in 1921 which she ran until 1943. Maie Lafitte Chapter sponsored two teas--June Hatbox and Christmas--to help “Raise the Roof” as their P&R project.
