A Fundraiser in support of Reading Seniors Age 60+ Sponsored by The Friends of Reading Seniors 60 Plus
Date/Time: Join us for one of these fun event sessions:
- May 20, 2026 from 3:00 PM ā 5:00 PM. Arrive by 2:30 PM if you have treasures or trinkets for appraisal.
- May 20, 2026 from 6:00 PM ā 8:00 PM. Arrive by 5:30 PM if you have treasures or trinkets for appraisal.
Place: Christ The King Parish Center, St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn Street, Reading MA Handicappedaccessible & parking available.
Suggested Cover Charge Donation: $10.00. If possible, please register in advance on our website: friendsofreadingseniors60plus.org
What to bring: 1-3 items for appraisal. $10.00 per item or 3 for $25.00. No weapons of any kind or anystrange cultural objects. If you have a large item, bring a picture or a piece, such as a drawer.
The Event: Come with treasures or just come to learn and have fun. *Douglas Stinson, who grew up in Reading, will discuss the current market and treasures he has found prior to appraising treasures YOU have found in Reading homes and attics.
Light refreshments will be served
Questions? Send to our email at friendsofreadingseniors@gmail.com
Stinson Auction House: Douglas W. Stinson has over 40 years of Fine Art auction, appraisal, and proprietary knowledge of the antiques, and auction business. The Stinson family have been a staple of the auction business in New England since 1960. The company founded by Carl Stinson has represented decorative arts and antiques from families and collections throughout the New England states and beyond.
Doug Stinson is called upon by Estate Attorneys, Trust Officers, and fiduciaries on a weekly basis to review and assess a broad spectrum of Fine Arts and Antiques which may be found as an individual item or in multigenerational accumulations.
CategoriesĀ regularlyĀ reviewedĀ includeĀ butĀ areĀ notĀ limitedĀ to:Ā paintings,Ā silver,Ā ceramics,Ā furniture,Ā whetherĀ itĀ beĀ American English or Continental from the 18th through the 20th century, Folk Art and much more. Mr. Stinson (who grew up in Reading) is pleased to be supporting this fundraiser to benefit The Friends of Reading Seniors 60 Plus.
