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 ZIN & ROSE' Registered as Chapter #15483 on June 11, 2003 We chose our name to symbolize the Red Hat (Zin) and Pink Hat (Rose') worn by mother and daughter as Co-Founding Queens We leave a trail of funn-loving Z&R Red Hat'itude wherever we go and with whomever we meet. If someone is without a smile, we want to share one of ours! |
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CoQueen Sharon ~ Her Highness Of Hospitality & Typograpical Perfection
Co-Queen:
Lady Chelle in Lavender, Imperial Instigator of Impetuous Ideas
Baroness of
Royal Bunco Diva:
Countess Chris
Vice Queen of Saturdays
La Femme ExtraOrdinaire:
Lady Dorothy ~
Royal Friend & Encourager to the Queendom
Woman of Royal Distinction:
Grand Diva Christine of Delightful Nature
Lady Belva
Sirens of 5th Day Soirees:
Sassy Siren Colleen
Grand Diva Nancy Of Infectious Laughter
Purple Paparazzi Princess:
Princess Beverly
Mistress of Cheeramony:
Empress Edie
Royal Order
Perpetual Pink:
Princess Heidi
Royal Women of
Z&R Hat'itude:
Lady Victoria la souer
Lady Elizabeth la souer
First Lady Rosie
Lady Linda
Lady Teresa
Royal Dignitaries
of B.B.A.D:
Lady Judy of Sunshine
Lady Lisa Goofychick
Lady Sue de Boop
Dignitary of
Divine Divas:
Queen Alice
Dignitary of
Mademoiselles:
Queen Mary
Chartered Royalty:
Princess Dorothy
Lady Shirley
Lovely Lady Opal
Princesse Patricia
Royal Mascot:
Zinny, Royal Keeper
Of The Funn Money
Retrospection 03-07
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54/ December 8, 2007
Feliz Navidad! We had a great time during our Holiday Fiesta at El Torito. We celebrated with "Kazoos, and Bubbles... and Red Waxed Lips, Oh my!" and a Christmas Carol "Triva" Teacup Exchange. CoQ Sharon and Lady Chelle shared their wet adventures of the RHS Desert Oasis Mini Regional... along with bringing home crowns and "fuzzy balls" to share. Ya' got to go to the Palm Spring Follies, ladies, it was funn-tastic! Congrats and a Royal Bow to Princess Beverly's imagination and creativity with her "Snornament." Congrats to Grand Diva Nancy for taking home (& lookin' so darn elegant) the purple hat from our Raffle. In attendance: Chris, Edie, Heidi, Beverly B, Victoria L, Elizabeth R, Rosie, Teresa, Colleen, Nancy T, Belva, Sharon, Chelle.
November 30 thru' December 2, 2007
The Red Hat Society Holiday Oasis Mini Regional was held in Palm Springs, and attended by CoQ Sharon and Lady Chelle (along with their Royal Hunnys).
53/ November 10, 2007
Murder and Mystery was on the agenda at Red Robin! Ladies Heidi, Teresa, Colleen, Nancy, Edie, Chelle and CoQ Sharon "transformed" into the Decadent Housewives of Hysteria Lane... Edie, as Real Estate Agent "Eve," solved our Mystery and came to "Besty" (i.e. CoQ Sharon)'s rescue; proving it was just a series of "misfortunate" events that caused poor "Elaine's" demise. Edie, Teresa and Nancy won Best Performance, Best Costume, and Honorable Mention... Congrats! In attendance: Edie, Heidi, Beverly B, Teresa, Linda M, Colleen, Nancy T, Sue, Lisa, Sharon, Chelle.
52/ October 13, 2007
Great job Teresa! We had a lot of fun at Logan's Roadhouse... again, it was an intimate group (even CoQ Sharon was M.I.A.) In attendance: Teresa, Edie, Heidi, Victoria L, Chelle
51/ September 8, 2007
We rang in some new funn ideas this month! CoQ Sharon was our host at the Phoenician Gardens, and did a great job! We were a little more intimate of a group. Due to the air-Q, we had several members "under the weather." The upcoming CoQueens' Event and Teacup Exchange was highlighted... along with Heidi, our highlighted member of the month. Thanks to all for their suggestions of funn ideas for upcoming events. New directories were handed out, along with sign-ups for next year's events. In attendance: Chris, Teresa, Victoria L, Heidi, Edie, Sharon, Chelle.
50/ August 11, 2007
We orhad a day of "Beach Party" funn; and T.G.I. Friday's was the place to be... Countess Chris did a great job! Fish nets, colorful glass fish, and a "tough" Beach Quiz decorated the table. A big Congrats to Lady Victoria on winnin' that one and taking home a sand bucket filled with summer goodies. We learned so much more about Chris, past hairstyles, pet peeves, life's firsts... and which song best describes Chris in the morning. There were some clever songs suggested! Princess Beverly took home a prize for that one ~ "It's Raining Men"! It was great to have such a "growing" gathering again. The seating was a "tad" cramped which made it difficult for the CoQueens to socialize with everyone... and the acoustics didn't help! We managed through; even had four new members join. Welcome to Colleen, Beverly B, Heidi, and Kay! In attendance: Chris, Nancy T, Lisa, Sue, Linda M, Teresa, Colleen, Elizabeth R, Victoria L, Edie and guest Brenda, Beverly B, Kay, Heidi, Sharon, Chelle.
49/ July 14, 2007
Italian meet Red-White-And-Blue as Lady Nancy and Countess Chris "jazzed up" our table at Macaroni Grill. Flags, and bows, and sparkley beads, and spinning-RW&B-lighting fans, and of course, sweet treats dazzled us all! Ruby RedHat was highlighted this month, along with her "10 Rules for Living +1." New membership cards (with Ruby attached) were handed out. Also highlighted, American trivia and a "pop" quiz! Be sure to check out Chris' "Royal" purple hat pin won from our Dollar Raffle. There's so much going on as we are going on our Fifth Year! Don't Miss Out! Oh, and send a card to Grand Diva Nancy this week, reminding her that she's in our thoughts! In attendance: Chris, Nancy T, Rosie, Victoria L, Elizabeth R, Edie, Sharon, Chelle.
48/ June 9, 2007
California Pizza Kitchen was rockin' with laughter and "little-known" stuff. There were anagrams of our names... and who would have known that "Rebel tourism" fitted so close to the "rebel" in Rosie! CoQ Sharon "adorn horns," and Lady Chelle ended up as "chief gull sneezes." Oh well, there goes the pretense of sophistication! Welcome back, Edie! (Who was also the winner of our Dollar Raffle... with a new hummingbird windchime to decorate her home.) Tiddly Winks went flying as we played some "kitchy" games from bygone party days. What a fun time! In attendance: Chris, Elizabeth R, Victoria L, Rosie, Edie, Lisa, Sue, Teresa, Sharon, Chelle.
47/ May 12, 2007
Mimi's was the place to be... "hats off" to Lady Lisa GoofyChick! (More details to come)... In attendance: Sue, Lisa, Theresa, Judy and guest Barbara G, Chris, Elizabeth R, Victoria L and guest Heidi, Sharon, Chelle.
46/ April 14, 2007
Ladies Rosie, Victoria, and Elizabeth did a great job hosting at Chevy's... one of our "best" events! We started a "recognition" of members. We learned 20 "lil' known stuff" about CoQ Sharon, as our first honoree. We will be starting "Chapter pins"... beginning with CoQ Sharon's beads. Ya' don't want to miss out on "the new happenin's" of Zin & Rose'! Make sure not to miss next month... In attendance: Rosie, Victoria L, Elizabeth R, Sue, Lisa, Linda M, Teresa, Chris, Sharon, Chelle.
45/ March 10, 2007
Lady Chelle was host at Edo-Ya Tokoyo Cuisine... and, an ugly earring contest! Congrats Chris, your earrings were judged "the ugliest." Lady Judy took home a hat box from our raffle. In honor of "Celebrate Your Name" week, we had a good time trying to match middle name to the correct "owner." Everyone received a 2007 "Celebrate R.H.S. Day" pin. In attendance: Chris, Nancy T, Lisa, Sue, Linda M, Teresa, Judy and daughter Barbara G, special "Bunco" guests Colleen and Barb, Sharon, Chelle.
44/ February 10, 2007
Held at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse... great job Lady Lisa GoofyChick! Next month our Dollar Raffle will "reappear." It was good to know that it has been missed! A Valentines Trivia quiz was handed out... Boy, we sure learned a lot! A Royal WhooHoo for your research efforts Lisa! In attendance: Chris, Sue, Lisa, Teresa, Rosie, Victoria L, Elizabeth R, Sharon, Chelle.
43/ January 13, 2007
This was our 4th starting of a new year together! It was held at the Victorian Rose Tea Cottage, hosted by Lady Chelle. Tho' the weather was dreary outside, inside our table blossomed with beautiful teacups... and, the cute flower tealight holders. An "in your seat" scavenger hunt was held. It was amazing the number of Wal-Mart receipt some of ya' carry! Sign-ups for our 2007 events were held. This year we are doing away with the word "Invitations," since one is always invited and we always get together on the same day... you can always find out where to meet when R.S.V.P.ing! In attendance: Nancy T, Rosie, Elizabeth R, Victoria L, Chris, Teresa, Lisa, Sue, Sharon, Chelle.
42/ December 9, 2006
Our last event for 2006, the annual CoQueens' Holiday Luncheon and Teacup Exchange, held at Red Lobster. "Reindeer Games" was our theme. Lady Lisa won the certificate to the R.H.S. store for entering her reindeer ornament into the raffle. Lady Susan won a R.H.S. Purple Perks card for most votes in the "clay" reindeer contest. Wow! Lady Chelle put out a difficult challenge; and, again... Wow! The teacups were beautiful; the gold and silver tree table favors were glittery; we had a heckafa' good time. Chris, Elizabeth, Victoria, Rosie, Susan... CoQ Sharon, all of your creativity was impressive! In attendance: Nancy T, Rosie, Elizabeth R, Victoria L, Chris, Susan, Teresa, Linda M, Lisa, Sue, Sharon, Chelle.
41/ November 11, 2006
Lady Lisa GoofyChick and Lady Sue d'Boop gave their usual best at Marie Callenders. The table was decorated with Thanksgiving napkins and mini loaf pans filled with chocolates! Lady Sue d'Boop took home a special teacup from our raffle. Lady Chelle handed out clay for making reindeers to be judged next month. In attendance: Lisa, Sue, Linda M, Teresa, Susan, Chris, Victoria L, Elizabeth R, Sharon, Chelle.
40/ October 14, 2006
Great job at Sweet Tomatoes, Lady Susan! It was a tough month, and ya' pulled it off with your usual charm. We had a small group... even CoQ Sharon was M.I.A. (spending the weekend at R&Gs condo). The Mary Engelbreit note cards are always a treat, and the chocolate truffle was a favorite of Lady Chelle! Congrats to Lady Susan taking home the pilgrim dolls from the Dollar Raffle. Reindeer ornament kits were handed out to bring back for a raffle in December. In attendance: Judy and daughter Barbara G, Sue, Lisa, Teresa, Susan, Chelle.
39/ September 9, 2006
A special lunch was held for us at M, the Mediterraneo. Lady Brenda (who was attending an out-of-state family reunion) and Lady Janet were our hosts. Janet shared her travels with us through the table decorations. And, our trinkets were journeling items for discovering our own treasured memories! In attendance: Janet and special guest - her mom, Elizabeth H, Sue, Lisa, Judy and daughter Barbara G, Teresa, Susan, Sharon, Chelle.
38/ August 12, 2006
Countess Chris was our host at Tony Romas. Our table was all-decked-out with purple... a shell dish and treats, including a purple tin with red-hat mints for each! We challenged our thinking caps with word/picture fun (i.e. m_ce, m_ce, m_ce equals three blind mice cuz' they have no i's/eyes!) What funn! Prizes All Around! In attendance: Elizabeth R, Victoria L, Chris, Judy and daugter Barbara G, Lisa, Sue, Linda M, Teresa, Brenda, Sharon, Chelle.
37/ July 8, 2006
Lady Lisa GoofyChick and Lady Judy of Sunshine were are gracious hosts at Baker's Square. The table was all decked out in Red, White and Blue flags and candy, and an Americana Trivia quiz. Lady Chelle won for her trivial knowledge! Thanks to Lady Lisa for becoming our Official Royal Defender Against the Doldrums! Lady Elizabeth was our Dollar Raffle winner, and now has a RHS hat in purple. In attendance: Elizabeth R, Victoria L, Chris, Judy and daughter Barbara G, Lisa, Sue, Linda M, Teresa, Christine, Sharon, Chelle.
36/ June 10, 2006
Lady Chelle filled in as host at The Old Spaghetti Factory... another great event! We lunched in the cable car and the closer tables made conversations easier (or tickling each other with our feather pens). Lady Linda was our giftbag raffle winner. In attendance: Elizabeth R, Victoria L, Lorene, Sylvia, Chris, Susan, Judy and daughter Barbara, Linda M, Sue, Lisa, Sharon, Chelle.
35/ May 13, 2006
CoQueen Sharon and Lady Chelle hosted at Edo-Ya Japanese Restaurant (and it was one of our best gatherings!). Bamboo mats and PHB teapots added flair at our Tepanyaki table. June is Lady Lorene's birthday month, and she gave us gifts sachets! We shared our "Silver Bead" qualities, and learned a lot more about each other... it was a great! There was so much laughter, and all we can say is... what happens in Z&R stays in Z&R. Those who have missed the last few luncheons ya' need to come back! You are missed, and you are missing a great time ;-)! In attendance: Elizabeth R, Victoria L, Patricia B, Lorene, Sylvia, Christine, Chris, Sharon, Chelle.
34/ April 8, 2006
Great job a grand royal salute to Ladies Victoria L and Elizabeth R, our hosts at Red Lobster! Many of our members where attending other festivities (Victoria H's B-day or Lisa's shower). Hahaha... we still had a grr-reat time! Lady Chelle was feeling spring-y, awarding flower candles to winners of Red Hat trivia (cuz' RHS Day is April 25). Table favors given Mary Engelbreit note cards! Pins celebrating RHS 2006, new nametags and directories (congrats to Chris... and, to everyone else: be sure to correct CoQueen Sharon's cell to 260) were handed out. Strings of blue beads and silver beads were passed around for everyone to cut ~ it was a spin off of the toilet tissue game played by so many RHS Chapters. Those that bring back their "A thru ??" list will get a chance to share. In attendance: Christine, Susan, Chris, Elizabeth R, Victoria L, Sharon, Chelle.
33/ March 11, 2006
Surprise!!! and Lady Lisa Goofychick was truly surprised! Our Chapter luncheon and Madd Hatter Party was in honor of Lisa, celebrating her upcoming wedding. Lady Chelle and Lady Judy hosted the event at Yosemite Falls... Judy great job! The table favors were so-darn-cute footed "lady" mugs. We had a wonderful time with our guests and several new members, too! Welcome, and we look forward to seeing you again next month (Special note to Rose, next time you visit from Oregon, come on by)! Along with all of her practical gifts Lisa even won the Red-Hat Lady Bank from our Dollar Raffle. In attendance: Chris, Susan, Victoria L, Elizabeth R, Judy and daughter Barbara G, Sue and guest Linda, Lisa and daughter Jennifer and guest, Rose, Marjorie, Sylvia, Lou, Patricia B, Lorene, Sharon, Chelle.
32/ February 11, 2006
CoQueen Sharon did a GREAT job as our Valentines Host. (Even our Server enjoyed the chocolate Kisses.) The Lemon Tree Grill was the place and Thai was the menu. Congrats to Countess Chris. (She won a singing red hat lady mouse for being the first (only?) to laugh at CoQueen Sharon's loose-wheel joke.) She also took home the Valentine Basket of Goodies from our Dollar Raffle. Tho' the group was small the friendship was great! We all will have warmer hearts from the memories... and, warmer feet in our Valentine socks! In attendance: Lisa, Sue, Judy, Chris, Elizabeth R, Victoria L, Sharon, Chelle.
31/ January 14, 2006
Lady Lisa GoofyChick's fun hat'itude had all of us "bubbling" at our first event of 2006! The food at the Cheesecake Factory was as good as the parking was "evil." Lady Chelle left Zinny behind in the car since those little yellow feet would have had to be carried! ;-) Countess Chris took home a Red Hat watch from our Dollar Raffle. And, a big Royal Congrats goes to Lady Lisa's recent engagement! In attendance: Dorothy S, Victoria H, Christeen, Rosie, Elizabeth R, Victoria L, Chris, Mary S, Susan, Judy, Sue, Lisa, Elizabeth H, Sharon, Chelle.
30/ December 10, 2005
A warm and welcoming fireplace, holiday mugs and chocolate kisses... and, extra little treasures (thank you to Sue d'Boop) during our celebrations of the holiday! Our CoQueens' Event and Tea Cup Exchange was held at Marie Calenders this year; and their staff was great! Lady Susan has been crowned as our le Gerant a Gant d'Rouge. Her first task of business was arranging our Tea Cup Exchange. A sign-up sheet was passed for next year's events (Lady Lisa GoofyChick received a set of ceramic snowmen for taking January's Event). Countess Chris was awarded our Second Annual Flamboyant Dame Award, congrats! A Red Hat Lady vase filled with RHS treasures was won by Elizabeth R., congrats! A signed menu and tea cup will be sent to Lady Dorothy back in Iowa... you have not been forgotten! In attendance: Dorothy S, Victoria H, Sue, Lisa, Judy with guests Barbara and Tess, Brenda, Janet, Belva, Susan, Rosie, Victoria L, Elizabeth R, Chris, Sharon, Chelle.
29/ November 12, 2005
The Fresno Breakfast House was home to our November gathering. Princess Dorothy did another great job hosting! Again, our annual Co-Queens' Event was highlighted. CoQueen Sharon won a 2006 RHS Calendar from our Raffle. In attendance: Dorothy S, Victoria H, Christeen, Carol, Christine, Janet (and special guests), Annette, Floretta, Brenda, Elizabeth H, Sharon, Chelle.
28/ October 8, 2005
Lady Chelle hosted October's Event at a great new restaurant Tuffy's Bar and Grill. The food was great, the waitstaff were helpful, and the owner is friendly... what more could you ask for!?!! (Other than a more efficient post office?) Congrats to Lady Victoria (our Dollar Raffle winner) for taking home a funn potpourri burner. Oh, and speaking of fun, the soap "trinket" and rustic tin ornament were not-to-be-missed. (Although the ornament will show up next month too!) Again, thank you Paul and your great waitstaff! Tuffy's Bar and Grill has been added as one of our new "favs"! We will recommend your restaurant to all of our friends! In attendance: Dorothy S, Victoria H, Christine, Chris, Sharon, Chelle.
27/ September 10, 2005
Grand Duchess Mary did it again! (Hosting September's event at one of Lady Chelle's "favs"... Bedrosians Armenian Deli.) CoQueen Sharon was dressed au Contraire for her birthday month. Johnnie B and Ann Whitehurst Sullivan led a-rousing-song of birthday cheer (along with a sparkling adorable zucchini pig). Lady Victoria la souer took home a red hat wall vase from our raffle. CoQueen Sharon was feeling generous, and decreed a second name be drawn. Congrats to Grand Duchess Mary for taking home a ceramic birdhouse. And, the autumn candies favour bags finished our event with a sweet note. (On a P.S. note~ A Royal WooHoo for Lady Alice and the Divine Divas!) In attendance: Mary S, Elizabeth H, Victoria L, Rosie, Elizabeth R, Alice, Susan, Floretta, Sue and guest Linda M, Sharon, Chelle.
26/ August 13, 2005
Good news... Bad news... But then again, what a great event! Grand Countessa Shirley did a great job of host (in a bad situation... after 25 restaurants... oh, no! A bad review!). We welcomed two new members and two returning Charter members! Lady Carol chose a Red Hat wallet from our Dollar Raffle. Our Chapter's friendships and laughter keeps growing. And, now as they say the rest of the story! During our third year of gatherings, we finally have a bad restaurant review Sixteen women were Wishin' and Hopin' and Waitin' and waiting and waiting and waiting for tables to be set up. Grand Countessa Shirley... a Royal Salute to you; and to Olive Garden Thuuuppppt! On an "up" note: the summer treats lip gloss were 2 kewl and yummy! In attendance: Dorothy S, Carol, Christine, Mary S, Rosie, Victoria L and guest Elizabeth R, Chris, Belva, Floretta, Janet, Terri, Sandra, Sheryl, Shirley, Victoria H, Dorie, Opal, Sharon, and Chelle
July 23, 2005
Our first Bunco day was held at the home of CoQueen Sharon. What a great time we had! We still have an opening or two... so, if you are interested... jump on in a.s.a.p!
25/ July 9, 2005
Wow! Our Chapters first Red-uation... don't even ask "Who was there"?!!! The question is, "Who wasn't there"?!!! Grand Diva Christine and CoQueen Sharon did a great job hosting at Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant. (A restaurant decorated in purple... how perfect!) Lady Carol was ceremoniously be-hatted with red, and Lady Chelle became "scribe" for the celebratory certificate framed in purple. Royal guest Sharon G won our dollar raffle prize and took home a "Welcome" door hanger. New nametags were handed out, and patriotic flag pins were given as table favors. In attendance: Dorothy S, Carol, Christine, Judy, Sue, Lisa, Mary S, Rosie and guest Edie, Victoria L, Chris, Alice, Belva and guest Sharon G, Nikki, Annette, Floretta, Sharon, and Chelle
24/ June 11, 2005
Good friends, lots of laughter Lady Judy of Sunshine, Lady Sue d'Boop, and Lady Lisa GoofyChick did a great job hosting at DiCicco's. We arrived to a table decorated with hand-painted glass goblets filled with goodies. Lady Chelle must have been "out-to-lunch" this month giving faux pas prizes to Lady Judy, Lady Lisa, Lady Christeen, Lady Victoria, and two prizes to Lady Chris for noticing those "pesky" blunders. Congrats to Princess Dorothy for taking home a red hat from our drawing. A Royal Woohoo to Lady Judy, Lady Sue, and Lady Lisa for starting a Sister Chapter in Kerman. All the Red-Hatting best to the Boop Boop a Doops! In attendance: Dorothy S, Victoria H, Christeen, Carol, Christine, Nancy N, Judy, Sue, Lisa, Mary S, Rosie, Victoria L, Chris, Belva, Sharon, and Chelle.
23/ May 14, 2005
Cluck, cluck, flap, flap, wiggle, wiggle. And, what was that? Oh, ladies! Did you miss a great time? Too bad! Lady Chelle and Lady Belva hosted this month's event at John's Incredible Pizza; and would you believe it was held on the same day as National Chicken Dance Day? Congrats to Lady Lisa Goofychick for her wonderful demonstration of the Chicken Dance! Lady Sue d'Boop took home a coveted prize for Lady Chelle's faux pas (wrong street directions, once again!) fortunately, her mistake is someone's win! Lady Victoria la Souer chose a RHS hat stand as our Dollar Raffle winner. Sweet memories was our table favour theme complete with candies we all remember from childhood, so long ago. In attendance: Mary S, Sue, Lisa, Victoria L, Floretta, Belva, Sharon, and Chelle.
22/ April 9, 2005
Did you notice the lovely invitations sent by Lady Nancy and Lady Karen? Great job ladies! Our luncheon was held at Shanghai, and the table looked wonderful again, thank you Nancy and Karen. Our event was a little more intimate this month. Beside each place setting was a red-wrapped gift decorated with a floral spray of red and purple. Rumor has it as the best imported chocolate! Celebrate Red Hat Society Day 2005 pins were given to everyone attending. Lady Karen was drawn as our Dollar Raffle winner; and chose an assortment of feathers and flowers to decorate her hat. Lady Chelle would like to express a warm thank you to Lady Elizabeth you are truly a Lady of Royal Elegance! In attendance: Christine, Elizabeth H, Nancy N, Karen, Susan, Judy, Sue and guest Lisa, Sharon, Chelle and guest Belva.
21/ March 12, 2005
Once again what a group we had! Lady Susan and Lady Dorothy ExtraOrdinare co-hosted at Sal's (Lady Dorothy traveling all the way from Iowa, just to be with us!) Chocolate and Easter is always a great mix; and this month, added to our fun atmosphere. Lady Chelle just realized she missed the opportunity to wear her lavender hat. She thanks each of you for singing in honor of her birthday. We had six new members join our ranks... a record! Lady Shirley chose a Red Hat bracelet from our raffle. Oh, and the coveted bird house... has finally found a home and will not return for another round in our raffle. Lady Susan graciously (and happily) received it as her prize for noticing Lady Chelle's big goof on our website. A new "magic box" was introduced to welcome first guests with a "trinket" of their choosing. In attendance: Dorothy S and guests Annette and Floretta, Victoria H and guests Christeen and Janet, Beverly M, Shirley, Christine and guest Carol, Elizabeth H, Nancy N, Karen, Opal, Susan, Dorothy H, Judy and guest Sue, Chris, Sharon, Chelle.
20/ February 12, 2005
What a funn time! CoQueen Sharon and Lady Chelle got plenty of exercise circling the table, chatting with each of you! Lady Elizabeth did a fantastic job hosting at Macaroni Grill. Beautiful tealight holders in various jewel-tone colors greeting us~ thoughtfulness overflows through Lady Elizabeth... and, extending through her family. Valentine flowers were delivered to Lady Elizabeth from her granddaughter! Lady Chris took home a Valentine's gift array from our raffle. And, Lady Judy was welcomed back to our Chapter (she and hubby, Frank, were dearly missed during their time in Reno). In attendance: Dorothy, Victoria H, Shirley, Vennetta, Rosie and guest Victoria L, Christine, Elizabeth H, Nancy N, Karen, Opal, Susan, Judy, Mary S, Sharon and guests Faye and Chris, Chelle.
January 29, 2005
Oh, ladies, if you missed our 5th Saturday Event... you missed an pleasantly luxurious and comfortable afternoon. Talented Lady Victoria shared her knowledge of colorizing black and white photographs, while we shared photos of our various interests, relationships and what "knock-outs" we were in another (not so long ago) time! Of course, "knock-outs" may age, but we never lose it!
19/ January 15, 2005
Tang Dynasty was chosen for our first event of the year. The Chinese/Japanese cuisine suited a wide variety of choices (and maybe a one or two extra trips to the buffet). Colorful picture frames decorated the table, with everyone choosing their color and smiling for our Royal Photographer individually or in groups. Princess Dorothy's Red-hatted Miss Kitty appeared quite glamorous during the photo-shoot. Printed directories were handed out (and of course, updates and/or corrections will be available in February). Grand Diva Christine chose a red bird in winter scene plaque from our dollar raffle. In attendance: Dorothy S, Victoria H, Shirley, Vennetta, Rosie, Christine, Beverly M, Sharon, and Chelle and guest Belva.
18/ December 11, 2004
Though the weather outside was frightful inside the Z&R's CoQueens' Event and Teacup Exchange was so delightful...! Held at the Phoenician Gardens, we did have a delightfully funn time! Our table was surrounded with greenery and lights; the snowmen tealight holders were festive, and the laughter was contagious. New and colorful nametags were given out. A Royal Congrats to Grand Duchess Mary, recipient of our 1st Annual Flamboyant Grand Dame Award; and congrats to Victoria who took home a teapot along with a variety of teas from our drawing. "Merci" to Zinny, our Keeper of the Funn Money, (and the women who helped fill'er up) we all got to share in a free lunch. In attendance: Dorothy S and guest Janell, Victoria H and guests Jan Marie and her mother (a very special Red Hatter guest visiting from out of state), Mary S, Alice and guests Vickie and Irene, Elizabeth H, Beverly M, Susan, Christine, Sharon and guests Faye and Chris, Chelle and guest Belva.
17/ November 13, 2004
Princess Dorothy and Lady Victoria co-hosted at Chili's. Congrats to Grand Duchess Mary for taking home a rustic "tree-branch" angel from our drawing. Our photo album favors will make a great place to store Chapter pictures and directory pages this upcoming year! In attendance: Dorothy S and guest Rosie, special guest Diane, Opal, Victoria L, Mary S, Alice, Elizabeth H, Beverly M, Sharon, Chelle.
October 30, 2004
We had a great time at our Fifth Saturday event ~ a hat decorating party! Be sure to check out Lovely Lady Opal's au contraire purple hat in January... a very fresh and chic look! Princess Dorothy was able to transform her "it-just-doesn't-suit-me" hat into a 40s-style-knock-out with a little veiling and whimsy! Lady Nikki added a touch of glitz and femininity to her western-style hat. And, next September be on the lookout for CoQueen Sharon's stunning purple and gold hat! A special Royal Thank-you to CoQueen Sharon's "cotton-pickin" Hunny, who stopped picking cotton long enough to surprise us with some wonderful cinnamon rolls Thanks Dad!
16/ October 9, 2004
CoQueen Sharon and Lady Chelle filled in this month as hosts at East West Cuisine. Congrats to Royal Guest Jan for taking home an adorable stuffed-bear elegantly dressed in regalia along with a little red hat pin. Lady Dorothy ExtraOrdinare was ceremoniously pinned as a "Queen Mother," and encouraged to start a "Sister" Chapter in Iowa. She will be greatly missed as our nearby Royal Friend! Our thoughts and prayers will be with her and Charley. After our lunch, and the vanilla bean creme brule' (ooohh), we read our fortunes ending each with in my Red Hat. Table favors were orange votives in crescent-shaped holders. In attendance: Dorothy S, Nancy N, Karen, Christine and guest Jan, Mary S, Susan, Dorothy H, Alice, Sharon and guest Faye, Chelle.
15/ September 11, 2004
Hats Off! to Grand Duchess Mary for another great afternoon. What a funn choice Bedrosians Armenian Deli was for our September Event. CoQueen Sharon was dressed au Contraire for her birthday month, and Johnnie B led many a-rousing-song of birthday cheer in her honor. The food, the family-warm welcome, the food, and the garden-like setting was wonderful... and the food was great! Obviously, one of Lady Chelle's new "favs." Mary... a royal salute to you for all of your extra effort on our table favors. The candles wrapped in purple cellophane lent such a party atmosphere to our day. (Congrats to Mary, also, for lookin' good in her hat decorated with a blinking ostrich-puff clip from our drawing.) In attendance: Dorothy S, Nancy N and guest Karen, Elizabeth H, Nikki and guest Faye, Mary S, Beverly M, Sharon, Chelle and guest Alice.
August 28, 2004
Fig Garden Village Red Hat Shopping Day~ Once again we had a great day of mingling, and greeting, and meeting all of our local Red Hat Sisters. Lady Chelle was not sure what was more painful... wearing the wrong shoes or laughing so hard! Anyway, CoQueen Sharon and Lady Chelle relived that old adage... they truly shopped until they dropped. But, what a way to go! Oh, and by the way... Congrats to CoQueen Sharon! Gottschalks called her several days later she won a beautiful leather purse!
14/ August 21, 2004
Once again, Grand Diva Christine did a wonderful job as our host at Logan's Roadhouse. CoQueen Sharon was in Arizona and unable to attend. Lady Chelle was still disorganized from last week's wedding. A huge "Merci Beaucoup" to those in attendance... there is nothing like our Red Hat Sisters to remind us of the funn-side of life and laughter. Thank you ladies! In attendance: Dorothy S and guest Beverly M, Opal, Elizabeth H, Dorothy H, Susan, Shirley and guest Vennetta, Christine, Chelle.
13/ July 10, 2004
Sweet Tomatoes was the location for our July's event, hosted by Lady Dorothy ExtraOrdinaire along with the help of Lady Susan. We had four new members, and a great time getting to know them! Newcomer Princesse Patricia took home a red hat pin from our drawing. Summer flower notepads and laughter brightened each table. In attendance: Dorothy H, Christine with guests DeeDee and Suzi, Nancy N, Susan, Mary B, Patricia D, Sharon, Chelle. A Royal Whoohoo to Mary B. She has so many friends that wanted to join the funn she became a new Queen. Congrats to Mary B and the Mademoiselles!
12/ June 19, 2004
CoQueen Sharon and Lady Chelle co-hosted A Beachin' Good Time at Spoons. Seashells and chocolate-dipped shortbread spoons decorated the table. A red or purple feather (hat-decorating party reminder) and a pink candle (celebrating the impending birth of grand/great-grand daughter) were placed at each setting. Grand Diva Christine took home a metal angel birdhouse. In attendance: Dorothy S, Dorothy H, Mary S, Christine, Nancy N, Elizabeth H, Susan, Dorie, Sharon, Chelle.
11/ May 15, 2004
Lovely Lady Opal with the help of Princess Dorothy hosted and did a fantastic job! Those of you that missed it you will not want to miss next month. Our largest Chapter event yet~ held at Red Lobster. Lobster necklaces and delightful keyfobs, each with a different saying, were shared. CoQueen Sharon is such an optimistic person and, with no foresight in the placing of the keyfobs shared, "I am such an 'up' person! I'm fed up, mixed up, and messed up!" Lady Chelle, when asked to verify the possible truth behind the statement, politely declined comment. A request was made to move our events to the second Saturday. Congrats to Lady Nancy for taking home the "coveted" teapot water fountain. In attendance: Dorothy S, Opal, Nikki, Dorothy H and guest Susan, Shirley and guest Vennetta, Mary S, Marty, Christine, Nancy N, Elizabeth H, Sharon, Chelle.
April 25, 2004
Declared as National Red Hat Society Day by the Exalted Queen Mother Sue Ellen Cooper. Although we did not have an official event planned, I hope you brewed yourself a cup of tea and realized that you are a known and royal member of an exclusive society as one woman, making a stand to enjoy life to its fullest! Your Red Hat Sisters salute you.
10/ April 17, 2004
Grand Diva Christine and CoQueen Sharon co-hosted at the Tower District's Chicken Pie Shop. Celebrate RHS Day pins were handed out. Grand Diva Christine shared her all-time favorite hand creme with us; so, our trinket became a treasure with the softer hands we all have! Congratulations to Lady Dorothy choosing a Red Hat Cookbook from the raffle. The table was decorated with teacups and saucers, announcing the Teacup Exchange planned for December's CoQueens' Event. In attendance: Dorothy S, Dorothy H, Marty, Mary S, Christine, Elizabeth H, Sharon, Chelle.
09/ March 20, 2004
Lady Chelle and Grand Diva Christine filled in as host for our March event held at Eddie's Bakery and Cafe. Lady Chelle arrived au Contraire in celebration of her birthday month. CoQueen Sharon and Lady Chelle were proudly displaying their new crystal Queen pins. Congratulations to Grand Diva Christine who chose a red hat pin from the raffle. Princess Dorothy took home an Easter Village set. RHS logo mirrors, along with a purple tealight and holder were given. Zinny, Royal Keeper of the Funn Money was introduced. She will be available for women to drop in their dollars for our raffle, and any "extra" coins during events. In attendance: Dorothy S, Opal, Marty, Mary S, Dorie, Christine, Linda L, Elizabeth H, Sharon, Chelle and guest Marcia.
08/ February 21, 2004
Kim's Restaurant was chosen for our next event. The Vietnamese food was a great choice! Our first Dollar Raffle was held. The winner was our host, Princess Dorothy. She chose a red hat plaque for her prize. Colorful notepads were given out. A RHS logo zipper pull will be given as a friendship gift to first-time visitors and members bringing a guest. Unexpected updates were exchanged among CoQueen Sharon, Lady Chelle and guest, Helen. In attendance: Dorothy S and guest Linda L, Dorothy H, Mary S, Dorie, Christine and guests Helen and Coradevee, Elizabeth H, Sharon, Chelle.
07/ January 15, 2004
We had a small group (with a lot of laughter) for our first event of the year. Many of our members were under-the-weather. CoQueen Sharon and Lady Chelle filled in as co-hosts at Red Lobster. It was announced that several new things will be tried this year. Crystal votive holders with red or purple candles were this month's table favours. In attendance: Shirley, Nancy N, Sharon and guest Christine, Chelle.
06/ December 18, 2003
An Ornament Exchange and Holiday Tea was held at Just Friends Tea House. CoQueen Sharon and Lady Chelle co-hosted. During lunch numbers and directions were called out (i.e. six to the left, one to the right) and wrapped packages were passed accordingly. We had a lot of fun through the confusion and the scheming :-) A raffle was held for those who brought their invitations with them. Lady Victoria received a red crystal Red Hat Society pin. Table favours were black and white toile HPB teapots. In attendance: Dorothy S, Victoria H, Judy with mother Tess and daughter Barbara G, Marty and guest Nancy L, Mary S, Sharon and guest Faye, Chelle.
05/ November 20, 2003
Grand Duchess Mary hosted at Macaroni Grill. She made festive Christmas ornaments for us~ red glass ball decorated with green and purple. She did a great job! Mary had extra ornaments that she shared with our servers. It was decided that was a great and generous idea, so another tradition began. In attendance: Dorothy S, Victoria H, Opal, Judy, Mary S, Shirley, Dorothy H, Sharon, Chelle.
04/ October 16, 2003
Lady Judy was our host at Elephant Bar. CoQueen Sharon was visiting Devin in Phoenix. Lady Chelle proclaimed by Royal Decree that as Queens they will receive the monthly trinket attending or not. Ceramic scarecrows with pumpkin tealight candle holder were given. And of course, the scarecrow came complete with a red straw hat! In attendance: Dorothy S and guest Dorie, Victoria H and guest Mary Jane, Judy, Mary S, Chelle.
03/ September 18, 2003
Mimi's Cafe was the location of our third event, hosted by Princess Dorothy. She provided a delightful assortment of trinkets, including necklaces, earrings, and date books. CoQueen Sharon dressed au Contraire in celebration of her birthday month. In attendance: Dorothy S, Victoria H, Opal, Judy, Marty, Mary S, Julie, Sharon, Chelle.
August 23, 2003
Fig Garden Village Shopping Day~ Many Red-Hatters from around the valley joined in a day of doing what we enjoy doing best! We met at La Boulangerie for a morning of coffee, pastries, and mingling before beginning a day of shopping. Many of the stores welcomed us with specials and drawings, and the friendliest of clerks! We met back at Applebees for lunch.
02/ August 21, 2003
CoQueen Sharon and Lady Chelle hosted at The Old Spaghetti Factory. CoQueen Sharon and Lady Chelle made table favours the night before, attaching a candle, mini frame, silk rose, and marabou on a red heart base. It was decided that trinkets would be done monthly. In attendance: Dorothy S and guest Opal, Nikki, Dorothy H, Shirley, Sharon, Chelle.
01/ July 17, 2003
Our Inaugural Event was held at the home of CoQueen Sharon. A light lunch was served. The dining area was decorated for the occasion with displays of hats and boas. A bookmark with the poem Warning was given. A RHS pin Cheap Frills will be given to those who join the membership. In attendance: Dorothy S and guest Victoria H, Yolanda, Sharon, Chelle.
