Just got this from my friend-- this is me at my 50th B-day party!!

It's been quite a while since I was on here-- having trouble juggling all the other sites I visit too (Star Trek, Harry Potter, QMB, my webpages) and of course the ever loathed- housework--  ugh!!

Anyway - here's a photo of us from Oct--  started planning for the new year!

Hi!  Four of my chapter went to a local (well kind of- 3 hrs away) Mini-vention in Hudson valley, NY.  It was a first for some of us.  What a wonderful time we had-  two nights and 6 meals later- many new friends- what more could a woman want?

There were door prizes at each meal, a Red Hat competition, Costume contest and door contest.   We went as a herd of Purple Cows (rather see than be one).  I made a Wizard of Oz hat - sadly didn't win the contest, but have a few kids that want to borrow it for Halloween.

And the entertainment!!  Queen Genevieve planned wonderful entertainment for us - I was hysterical during  much of the shows and amazed at how well they sang.  Danced my feet off at the cocktail party-  I'm wearing comfortable shoes from now on!!  Skip the heels that glow.

Of course there was shopping and eating.  Did I really need another hat?  Still  I bought a hat and a red Cleopatra hat anyway.

Was truly sad to end the trip and would have liked to prolong the time with new friends.  Maybe that's why the bus we rented got hung up on a turn- got an hour more with friends.  Of course we could just stand around waiting for the bus to be towed off the deep dip.

We had such a good time-- hoping more of my ladies can make it next year.

Hi- it's been awhile-- having a little trouble keeping tract of all the places I need to visit on the computer-- how do you all do it? 

We had a nice dinner out for our Sept. monthly.  We even added a new member. Also wore my new hat- got at Dorney Park-- although the white spring with the red poof(think Dr Seuss), is hanging down in the back--

Looking forward to going to Jones Beach this Sunday to meet Long Island Red Hatters!!!!

Hi-

My chapter had it's mothly gathering, during which we held a 'Red Hat Olympics'.

We had so much fun - laughing and giggling.  At first they were worried they wouldn't be able to do the games.  (Even had a few say they would be judges-- no way- had the kids as built in judges- impartial too).

We started the evening with our rendition of the Olympic Theme - on Kazoos, of course.  Our VIce Queen ran the torch up the stairs- totally shocking everyone!

We had such games as: Olympic Ring Toss, Hurdles, Weight-lifting, Javelin Throw, Shot-Put, and a wet T-shirt contest.

I gave out home-made gold awards, and then particpation awards.

We ended with pot-luck dinner and dessert!!   (I'm finally getting them to get a little siller!!!)

My nephew took pictures of us all and made it into a video-- hope you enjoy it.

It's been a while-

My chapter had a great time at a Trivia Luncheon recently.  Hosted by the Crismon Chapeaux, who did a wonderful job.   Each table gave themselves a fanciful new name-- we were the Magnificent 7 + 3.  In between courses, categories of trivia questions were read, and points were awarded for correct answers, according to how sure you were of the answer.

Our table started out slowly, but  ended up victorious!!  We gained some new friends- the best prize around!

We then went on a winery tour 3 days later-  who could have guessed that the weather would decide to get HOT & steamy that day?!

First we went shopping-- at a darling little shoppe-- (got a new hat- but have to wait until my birthday to actually ownit - Mom bought it).  Lunch and then off for our tour.

Toured the Borghese Winery, and our tour guide was the owner!  She was marvelous! It was a pleasure - she truely seemed to love what she was doing. (besides being an actual princess- she married a prince!)  The tasting was interesting and after we listened to music on the grounds.  Our ride home, we still shopped-- flowers and pies.

 Today, my chapter had a Teddy Bear Tea.  The nicest part about it was that it was planned by one of my members!   It's been a year and I've just gotten around to getting the ladies to host a monthly gathering.   took the advice of alot of you and set up guidelines. I'm hoping it will continue.  Next month 2 women are planning a game night.

    The tea was fun.  We all brought bear to share the story of.  The food was excellent.  And the Hostess printed up some word games.  We had such fun laughing, eating and gaming,  we totally forgot about our furry friends.   At least we got them in the picture!

Well, off to figure out why my webpage is not playing music anymore.  Hope you all have a good night!

Just wanted to share a wonderful experience we had last evening.

My Mom's church along with the many other faiths in the region, had an ecumenical celebration of Martin Luther King.

There was 10 choirs, speakers from the different faiths, there was even dancing to one song and we did sign language to another.  It was so moving and beautiful.  And so enlightening to hear from faiths other than my own.  AND three of the ministers were women!! (yee ha)

Sadly, as with most events in a church, we didn't have as many in the congregation as we would have liked.  Maybe next year..

But with all of us in the rec center afterwards- talking and laughing together- maybe his dream is still alive.

Wishing You All The Best For The Coming Year!!!

Queen J³