MARION — The Sippican Woman’s Club invites members and guests to attend its first program of the club year when Paula Deane of Cat's Meow Antiques in Sandwich comes to Handy's Tavern on Friday, Sept. 14, to talk about her years of collecting treasures large and small, her love of estate sales, flea markets and auctions.

Deane  will bring some of her smaller vintage pieces that pertain to women, such as sewing boxes, vanity sets, as well as, vintage antique and costume jewelry.

Attendees are invited to bring small items of jewelry (including costume), silver trinkets, sewing items, collectibles etc. for informal appraisal.  Paula is not a credentialed gemologist which is required to  correctly assess diamonds and precious stones for grading or evaluation.

The Sippican Woman’s Club programs are normally held at Handy’s Tavern, 152 Front St. in  Marion at 12:30 p.m. on the second Friday of the month, from September through March. Parking is available at Island Wharf parking lot.

Guests may RSVP to: Info@SippicanWomansClub.org. For membership information contact Jeanne Lake at 508-748-0619 or visit the club's website at: www.sippicanwomansclub.org.