Origin of the Red Hat Society The Red Hat Society resulted from the giving a birthday gift. In November 1997, Sue Ellen Cooper, (Fullerton, California) presented her dear friend, Linda Murphy, with a red hat and a copy of the poem "Warning" by Jenny Joseph. The orginial intent was that Linda hang the hat on a hook next to the framed poem, as a decorative reminder to loosen up as she got older. The gift was a hit! Other friends of Sue Ellen expressed an interest in receiving the same gift as they reached their 50th birthdays. On April 25, 1998, dressed in purple and their red hats, the ladies went to a tea room. This was the beginning of our Red Hat Society. RED HAT SOCIETY MISSION STATEMENT "We are a global society of women approaching 50 or beyond that connects and supports women in their pursuit of Fun, Friendship, Freedom and Fulfillment. Fun...to celebrate life at every age.
Friendship...to solidify and expand the bonds of sisterhood.
Freedom...to discover and explore new interests. Fulfillment...to fully realize our personal potential. By maintaining a thriving social community. amd offering a variety of services and group experiences, the RHS encourages it members to get the most out of life." RED HAT PROMISE The Red Hat Society will open doors to a better tomorrow for women of all ages, adding Fun, Friendship, Freedom and Fulfillment to their lives. Each member can expect to be welcomed into our sisterhood and to be treated with diginity and respect. Together, we will extend the hand of friendship to women across the globe."
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Saturday Nov 28
• QUEENS COUNCIL
5:00am-5:30am For saskatoon and surrounding area. visiting Queens welcome
Members List:
Links Section
CEO:
Marie Carlson
RED HAT SOCIETY ALBERTA RED HATTERS MANITOBA RED HATTERS
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Welcome to the Saskatchewan Red Hat Web
The Red Hat Society is a disorganization of women of a certain age whose purpose is to enjoy the stage of our life we are now in. We exist to have fun, meet new people, form friendships, offer support to each other and greet life with joy. This web site is for all Red Hat chapters in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Red Hat chapters can share information, ideas, news of upcoming or past events. This website is intended for all of us, so let's use it to keep informed of what's happening in Saskatchewan.
Please send in your events to be posted.
We'd love to hear about your chapter, the events you have planned, and share photos, etc.
We are women who want to get together in friendship, enjoy each others company and live our lives to the fullest.
Requirements to be a RED HATTER
50 yrs of age or more
A red hat
Purple clothing
A sense of humor and the desire to have fun. Under 50 may join but will be known as PINK HATTERS, they will REDuate to red and purple when they come of age.
Favorite Activity:
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Life is short, eat dessert first.Queens Council
Saskatoon Queens Council meeting November 28 @ 9:45, Tomas the Cook Restaurant on 8th & McKercher. All queens and others welcome.
What is Queen's Council? It is a meeting once a month of the Queens and their designates to share information, discuss upcoming events and of course, VISIT. The meetings are held the last Saturday fo each month, all Saskatoon and visiting Queens from other areas are invited to join in.
Last Saturday of the month
Remember, no Queen is head of any other Queen, we all are equals and have equal say.
Remember, you don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop laughing
2010 Red Hat Convention
Wait For It: 2010 Saskatchewan Red Hat Convention
The 2010 Red Hat Convention will be held in Saskatoon at the Saskatoon Inn on April 23 & 24, 2010. The Theme is 50's Revival
The registration forms will be out by the end of August. Space is limited so register early. Shake the wrinkles out of your crinoline, dust off your saddle shoes and spruce up your poodle skirts. This promises to be a weekend to remember.
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me. -----------------------------
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.
Jenny Joseph
Just Practising
By Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying of cancer)
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I wasn't there for the day. I would have talked less and listened more. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, the sofa faded. I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I would have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. I would never have said "later, now go get washed up for dinner. There would have been more 'I love you's More 'I'm sorry's.' But mostly,given another shot at life, I would seize every minute, look at it and really see it...live it and never give it back.
STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!! Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more or who's doing what. Instead let's cherish the relationships we have with those who love us.
RED HAT SOCIETY SASKATCHEWAN EMAIL LIST
I have spent many hours compiling a list of all the registered chapters in Saskatchewan and have sent the list to all the Queens of the chapters who wish to be on it.
Now, I sent out an email to all the registered groups for whom I have an email address and 6 came back as non existent addresses. If you know of anyone who does not get their email or has changed addresses, please have them contact me so we can set it right. There are still a number of chapters who have not responded and their email addresses do not appear on the list.
Thank You, Marie
Attention Red Hatters; Saskatoon will be hosting the Birthday celebration/convention next year. Dates are set for April 23 and 24 at the Saskatoon Inn. Special rates are available for Red Hatters. The theme will be a 50's Revival so practise your hoola hoop, jive and dig out your poodle skirt. The registration forms will be available by Sept. so for now save your pennies and make your plans.
UPCOMING EVENTS April 23 & 24, 2010
Saskatchewan Red Hat Birthday Celebration and Convention. Saskatoon. Register early as these events fill quickly and spaces are limited.
