I can't explain how much fun we had! You just had to be there to experience the fun, laughter, joy, antics and aches & pains! There were 35 ladies from various chapters that attended the 2009 Red Hat Olympics (click to visit slide show).  The event began at 12 noon with registration conducted by my Mom, Freddie, and signing up for events. At 1 p.m. Queen Mother Juanita of the Scarlet Threads of Largo, opened the Olympics by carrying a red and purple torch and marching everyone to the field to the tune of the "Olympic Theme".

The first event was Simon Says, conducted by my cousin Janice, the aerobics instructor. I had no idea she was going to put these ladies through an amazing workout with lively music that really got you movin your body! I saw things that should