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Statement of Purpose
"The Red Hat Society began as a result of a few women deciding to greet middle age with verve, humor and elan.We believe silliness is the comedy relief of life, and since we are all in it together, we might as well join red-gloved hands and go for the gusto together. Underneath the frivolity, we share a bond of affection, forged by common life experiences and a genuine enthusiasm for wherever life takes us next."
by Jenny Joseph
When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals,and say we've no money for butter...
...But maybe I ought to practice a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old,
And start to wear purple.
For a copy of the entire poem please visit www.wheniamanoldwoman.com
Original Members Saguaro Queens Court
While visiting a friend in Tucson, Sue Ellen Cooper impulsively bought a bright red fedora at a thrift shop. A year or two later she read the poem "Warning" by Jenny Joseph, which depicts an older woman in purple clothing with a red hat and immediately felt a kinship with Ms. Joseph. She decided that her birthday gift to her dear friend, Linda Murphy, would be a vintage red hat and a copy of the poem. Linda got so much enjoyment out of the hat and the poem that Sue Ellen gave the same gift to another friend, then another, then another.
On April 25, 1998 Sue Ellen and 4 friends dressed in Purple outfits and went out together, having had so much fun they dubbed themselves “The Red Hat Society” … the rest is History
The Saguaro Queens Court was established so that Queens and Vice Queens throughout Tucson and Sierra Vista could meet, have fun and share ideas for future events.
Eventually Sierra Vista, under the direction of Queen Mum Pat Mallett started their own Queens Group and have regular gatherings.
In October 2007 Queen Lady Elaine brought together 70 ladies from throughout the State of Arizona.
The Saguaro Queens Court hopes to have Quarterly gatherings throughout Tucson and the State.
