It has been a great year despite some setbacks with health issues for our Chapter. 2006 will be a better year - amazing what our diversified religious backgrounds can do with prayer and positive thoughts and energy.

2006 New Members: Donjia – Elaine’s mom, Dorothy- Elaine’s grandmother, Mandi – Elaine’s friend, Sherry – Sharon’s friend, Linda & Loretta – Kathleen’s friends. We look forward to meeting all these lovely ladies.

We are always open to new ideas and suggestions for future events. You are more than welcome to meet in small groups for breakfasts, lunch, shopping excursions….just remember 2 things – Always let the Queen know and that you take the Mandatory photos!!!

Speaking of MANDATORY: Beginning in January whoever does not wear their colors or hat will have to wear a red or purple bra and/or thong on their heads. If you refuse you will be asked to leave. You will also be fined each time you don’t wear the colors. All monies will go to the Adopt-A-Family fund.

DUES are MANDATORY and MUST be paid at the January meeting. All members should be present in January!!! Please bring your $20 cash or check…no excuses…we are still waiting for members to pay for this year and it is unfair to those who paid ASAP so that we could provide a Joyful Holiday for the family which was assigned to us. For ladies who only come a few times a year the dues will be adjusted, you must speak with me directly. If for some reason you are unable to pay the dues, please contact me privately before January’s event.

“Queen For A Day”: A member chooses a month to host the activity for the Chapter. She is responsible for the planning & execution of the event, including collection of fees, invitations, follow up calls, and reservations (if applicable). NO SUNDAY EVENTS! We need everyone’s participation... So if you haven’t signed up, please do so today! Remember 2006 we need those who have not participated to pick a month or you will be assigned one! Pair up with another member and host an activity! Monthly gatherings are still the 3rd Saturday of the month.

CHAPTER & RHS EVENTS

Regalia MUST be worn to all events

October: Red Hat Sister Hoot – Queen For a Day – Grand High Lady Poohba Billie A spectacular time had by Pink & Red Hatters alike. Billie’s Chapter - Rose Chapeaux Chapter teamed up with OOPPPS for a fun filled day of getting acquainted, crafts, games, goodie bags & door prizes and let’s not forget the yummy desserts. It was such a success that we hope Billie will do it again in 2006!

October/November: Sewing Project - Lady Elaine Thanks to our Queen For A Day, Elaine and her great efforts, our crafty members met 3 times in Oct/Nov to make bunnies & bears for needy children for the holidays. A total of 54 toys were donated, 45 of which were hand made by members. A special bear was made for Sister MT by Kathleen and presented to her along with all the toys by Helene on December 1st. Next year, the project will get a head start during those hot summer months.

November – Dog Show – Pima County Fairgrounds. The dog show was great in that we are all animal lovers but it was a nerve wracking experience when Nancy showed up very late after having been in a bad car accident. I’m happy to report that she is doing well but her van was a total loss. She’s a trooper and was back to work in no time. Congratulations to her with her new job at the Pet Hotel!!!

December – Butterfly Exhibit – Tucson Botanical Gardens-Queens for A Day – Midnight Pearl Virginia & Princess Stella BooBoo Bonnie – The ladies had a wonderful lunch and stroll through the butterfly exhibit. We hope next year we can plan our December luncheon around this wonderful event.

December – Adopt A Family - All are Queens For A Day – Helene is on vacation but back on 12/12. She will be contacting us to get together to shop and wrap gifts for our family. We have been assigned a young Hispanic couple with 4 year old twins (boy & girl). The children are special needs and we hope that we can provide the appropriate toys that they need along with some goodies for the parents as well. If you wish to participate in the gift buying, wrapping and delivery, please call Helene ASAP at home or work.

SAVE THE DATE: January Anniversary Bash: High Tea hosted by Her Royal Pugnificence Olympia Jewell and Our WebMistress. Formal attire with gloves and hats a MUST. We will have a teacup & saucer exchange – everyone MUST participate. Please wrap it up nicely for the exchange game. (start shopping at antique malls you’ll find many inexpensive ones too). You must also bring your favorite stuffed animal/toy. More information after the first of the year.

Dessert Night: The 1st Friday of each month at 6:30 pm – Something Sweet Dessert Lounge. Please join us it’s a night to unwind and get acquainted while dining on decadent desserts. Please contact me directly if you have questions or wish to sign up for Queen for a Day for 2006.

QUEENS CORNER

As I type this I think about all the wonderful women that comprise our Chapter. I have been very fortunate that you joined, because without each of you, OOPPPs wouldn’t be so much fun. Each of you brings something unique to our Chapter. Everyone is different and that is what makes us so very very special and caring. I hope this coming year we gather more frequently in homes so that we can get better acquainted and solidify our friendship and sisterhood.

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones Especially the ones with fur, feathers & fins!!!

We still welcome fresh ideas for future events. Now that the weather will be cooling down, we will be able to proceed with the plans we made in our Planning get-together back in February. Right now though I want to remain focused on this year. If you have suggestions or ideas for 2006..feel free to email me or call. I will jot them down and keep them for our 2nd Annual Planning get-together.

New members: Patty – Countess of Many Cats; Rosana – Name Pending; Kathleen – Lady of Two Sons; Elaine – Lady Elaine. Farewells: Brenda – Countess of Cattitude; Karen - Lady Astro; Carol – Mischievous Contessa.

Dues: We still have members that have not paid any dues. We really need you to come forward as we will be putting everyone’s dues toward a great cause in December.

“Queen For A Day”: A member chooses a month to host the activity for the Chapter. She is responsible for the planning & execution of the event, including collection of fees, invitations, follow up calls, and reservations (if applicable). NO SUNDAY EVENTS! We need everyone’s participation... So if you haven’t signed up, please do so today! Remember 2006 we need those who have not participated to pick a month. CHAPTER & RHS EVENTS

Regalia MUST be worn to all events

May 21st – Queen For A Day – Edna Postponed due to a virus outbreak at the home. It has been rescheduled for September 10th.

June 18th – National RHS Shopping Day: Queen for the Day – Becky – A warm thank you to Becky for taking over for Shar on this event at The Mercado on Broadway. The ladies paraded their lovely attire and hats and had lunch at El Charro.

July 23rd – Craft Day & Pool Party -Helene - Queen For A Day Kudos to Helene for our Create a Bra Purse day.- the day was filled with lots of laugher and lots of ouch..due to glue gun burns. This followed by pool party and lunch. – and wait til you see the purses everyone created…fantastic!

August 27th – Crafts Day & Mexican Theme Lunch -Queen For A Day -Cherie Another successful and fun event thanks to Cherie and her crafts. We all had fun getting our hands ooey and gooey but the results were spectacular. Tons of outrageously yummy Mexican style foods were enjoyed by all. Helene has offered to have everyone over so that we can finish the grouting process. Date TBA.

September 2 – 6:30 PM Dessert Night & Our First Reduation. Congratulations to Rose High Duchess of Persian Paradise who will celebrate her 50th on September 24th. A special presentation was made in Honor of her Reduation. Lots of laughter and good eats!

September Birthdays: Elaine 9/13; Mari 9/17; Rose 9/24.

September 10- Ice Cream Social -St. Luke’s Home - Queen For A Day - Edna A truly fun and heartwarming event. The residents loved their ice cream treats along with visiting with our Ladies. Red Hats were worn by all thanks to the gracious “Lady Elaine” who made it all possible. Helene started the dancing followed by a Conga Line led by our very own Crafty Countess. I’m told that residents are still wearing their hats and talking about how much fun they had that day.

Sewing Project for December: On-going Thanks to Elaine and our crafty members, the sewing project to make stuffed animals for our December project is underway. If you wish to participate (sewing, cutting, stuffing, dressing) please contact Elaine at 322-9033 (H) or 235-1221 (C)

October: Red Hat Sister Hoot – October 15th – Queen For a Day – Billie RSVP and $10 must be in no later than September 24th – limited space.

November – Dog Show – Pima County Fairgrounds - November 19th 10 am

December – Adopt A Family. Please save $5 a month for the next for months and make your $20 donation so that we can have sufficient funds to adopt a needy family. You can start sending in your $$$ anytime. Monies will be collected no later than December 3rd. A shopping date will be set later on to get the gifts for the family and our outing that month will be delivery of the gifts to the chosen family.

Build A Bear - December 3rd we will meet at the Tucson Mall to make the bears that were pledged by chapter members. More information to follow from Helene.

Please contact me directly if you have questions or wish to sign up for Queen for a Day

QUEENS CORNER

As most of you are aware, 2005 has not been a good year for me but I have high hopes of it just getting better for the months ahead. Again a big thank you to each of you for your cards, calls, emails and prayers. I also want to thank you for the very special “surprise” at Dessert Night…I had no idea that you were all so sneaky. I was very moved with your presentation and all the lovely goodies that I received. Thank you.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE..IT’S BEEN UPDATED BUT STILL NEEDS MORE WORK www.orgsites.com/az/ooppps

Dues: We will be collecting dues at all our gatherings…so far only Rose & I have paid dues….please come prepared.

“Queen For A Day”: A member chooses a month to host the activity for the Chapter. She is responsible for the planning & execution of the event, including collection of fees, invitations, follow up calls, and reservations (if applicable). NO SUNDAY EVENTS! We need everyone’s participation... So if you haven’t signed up, please do so today!

CHAPTER & RHS EVENTS

Regalia MUST be worn to all events

March 20th: Craft Show: A big thank you to our Queen for the Day Nancy for a great job at the March outing. We had a wonderful time at the Tucson Crafts show. Everyone left with lots of jewelry and other goodies and the vendors treated us all like Queens for the Day.

April 25th National Red Hat Day :What did you do on April 25th? Helene and I dressed up for work and went to lunch with Raphaella and our boss Tim. Tim was a great sport, he donned on a red and purple napkin on his head in order to actively participate in our Red Hat festivities.

April 30th – Queen for A Day – Rose It was a spectacular day at Reid Park Zoo as we celebrated our Birthday ladies Becky and Edna. Rose was our wonderful Queen For A Day with everyone having a great time.

May 6th – Something Sweet Dessert Lounge –We have a standing reservation at 6:30 pm the 1st Friday of each month – RSVP a must 1 week prior in order for them to accommodate us. Contact me directly.

May 21st – Queen For A Day – Edna Ice Cream Social & Dance Exhibition @ St. Luke’s Home St. Francis Chapel – private parking 615 E. Adams Street – 1:30pm – We’ll be serving ice cream sundaes to the residents as well as enjoying them too. Helene’s daughter will be doing a special dance presentation for the residents to enjoy. Please RSVP to Edna at: ec6335@netzero.net or 791-7964 by 5/14th!

> June 3rd Something Sweet 6:30 pm –RSVP

June 18th – National RHS Shopping Day: Queen for the Day – Sharon – The Mercado on Broadway. Choc-O-Lot & El Charro for munchies and lunch. More information to follow from Shar…Keep saving your $$$!.

July 1st Something Sweet 6:30 pm –RSVP

July 16th – Craft Day & Pool Party/BBQ

Helene & Raphaella- Queen For A Day: Crafts at Pima Community College followed by pool party/BBQ at their home. Bring your swimsuits…more info at a later date

QUEENS CORNER

Thank all of you for your prayers, love & support these past 2 months. It’s been a stressful time for me but you have all been great and I’m blessed to have you as my sisters and friends. Thank you Rose Chapeau & The Saguaro Queen’s Court for their love & support! Below is a picture of a beautiful quilt which friends from Rose Chapeau (Queen Billie, daughter Tasha and Member Melissa) made for me. I love my quilt and pillow – it has all types of pink & red hat goodies on it and cats with hats! Who wouldn’t love that!

In March we had a breakfast for our new members who have not been able to attend a gathering and visiting Red Hatter Carol Anderson who was full of surprises.

In April we had a breakfast for visiting Red Hatter Bev from California and her sister Gini & niece Jan. New members Billie & Tasha also joined us at the Good Egg.

Dues: We will be collecting dues at the March gathering – please come prepared.

“Queen For A Day”: A member chooses a month to host the activity for the Chapter. She is responsible for the planning & execution of the event, including collection of fees, invitations, follow up calls, and reservations (if applicable). NO SUNDAY EVENTS (it’s very difficult to meet on Sundays for a large percent of the group – so I ask again, NO SUNDAYS* The following are the months which have been requested and the ones that remain open. We need everyone’s participation. If it is a big event, 2 ladies can share the spotlight.

I would like to stress again the importance of an RSVP… common courtesy – please extend it to the Queen for the Day. Thank you.

CHAPTER & RHS EVENTS

Regalia MUST be worn to all events

March 20th* – Approved by QMM Queen For A Day - Nancy 9 am – Jewish Community Center Tucson Arts & Crafts Show & Lunch: 50+ crafters. Café serves sandwiches, salads, skewers, Mexican dishes - $3.50-$6.75 adequate parking. RSVP to Nancy.

April 25th National Red Hat Day National Red Hat Day Birthday Bash - Diamond Center Showroom - located between Tucson and Green Valley – Exit 80 off I-19 in the Desert Diamond Casino. Hosted by the On The Go Gales Chapter Doors will open at 11 a.m. where they will host a cocktail hour with a cash bar from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at 12 - noon. the Tribute to Bing Crosby and Friends show will follow lunch. As part of the event, they’ll be holding a raffle with a grand cash prize of $300. The cost for this event is $30.00 which includes lunch, show, taxes, and gratuities.

April 30th – Queen for A Day – Rose 11:30 am Reid Park Zoo & Lunch - Bring your walking shoes & pot luck brown bag to eat at Ramada on premises (reserved /paid). Please RSVP attendance & what you are bringing by April 16th at 326-8114 (no email). Admission: $5.00 adults ages 15-61 $4.00 seniors ages 62 and over – more info to follow.

May 14th- Just Desserts & Regalia Roundup – Sierra Vista Community Church of Christ Fellowship Hall – 1-4pm - $8 (no tix at door) Bring CASH - small bills - make it easy on the cashier! Place payment in the envelope attached to the item, and take to the cashier for settlement. Door Prizes - For information: Queen Mum Pat at 520-227-8000 patmallett@cox.net. RSVP deadline- 4/30th. Sponsored by Plum Crazy Ladies of SV & Fun & Fabulous Red Hats Chapters.

May 21st – Queen For A Day – Edna Ice Cream Social @ St. Luke’s Home St. Francis Chapel – private parking 615 E. Adams Street – 2pm – We’ll be serving ice cream sundaes to the residents as well as enjoying them too. Please RSVP to Edna

June 18th – National RHS Shopping Day Fun way to make an impact if we all dressed up and went shopping on the same day! This could be our monthly gathering if you chose. Who’s a shopaholic among us. It’s up from grabs for Queen for A Day - The merchants will definitely stand up and take notice! We could let our local (and National) merchants know it was coming ahead of time. They may even offer special sales and discounts. Let Queen Mama Meow know if you would like to take this as your monthly activity.

2005 National Red Hat Society Convention Las Vegas, Nevada June 24-29, 2005 www.redhatsociety.com

I look forward to seeing you all on March 20th

QUEENS CORNER

SAGUARO QUEENS COURT: A group of local chapter Queens recently gathered to have Tea and acquainted. The small group of 6 got along so well that we have decided to meet on a regular basis in order to bring our Chapters together for large activities. There are currently 12 ladies participating in this group. I have also been invited to join and actively participate in the following groups:

Rose Chapeau – Grand High Lady Poohba (Queen)

Bubble Butt Brigade –BBB (online by invitation only – official RHS chapter- FQM Biddy Bee Deb)

The Sisterhood of Purple – online group comprised primarily of Red Hat members & Queens.