ANTIQUE APPRAISAL AT THE VILLAGES SENIOR LIVING

Anne Crutcher Lisa Klasen & Charles Becher Lisa Klasen & Deborah Eason

Bob Rescigno

Story & Photography by Tony Centonze

The Villages at The River Club is always finding new ways to spice up the lives of its residents.

Recently, Lisa Klasen and her team brought in antique appraiser Connie Sue Davenport and encouraged residents and guests to bring in personal items to be examined and valued. “Today we had an antique event with Connie Sue,” Klasen said. “She is kind of infamous for antique appraisals. We asked residents and guests to bring items in that they might want some history on or to find out how much they might go for at auction.”

“Connie Sue gave us some helpful websites to look at for information and values and told us what items are selling well right now. She gave us some advice as well, for example, it’s Important not to repaint things to make them look like new.”

Barbara Burton “One of our residents had a coin bank from the 1830’s that was quite valuable. There was an old Polaroid land 80 camera that value-wise was surprising as well. It was a fun afternoon,” said Klasen.

Barbara Burton & Elaine Tucker

Judy Pryor