December 6,2008 - Red Hat Christmas Party Sponsored by the Treasure Coast Queens Council. Time: 11AM - 3PM. This event will be held at the Vero Beach Elk's Lodge, 1350 26th Street, Vero Beach, FL. Cost: $30. Vendors, Red Hat Split.

Each chapter should donate a door prize with the chapter name on the bottom valued at $15.00.

We will be having a Centerpiece Contest
(1) All centerpieces must be handcrafted - not store bought.
(2) Maximum height - 16 inches
(3) Each chapter should put their name on bottom of centerpiece (not visible)
(4) Only one entry per chapter.
(5) Centerpieces will be collected at the door at Check-In.

Each table will seat 10 people.

Menu: Ham and Turkey with Gravy, Potatoes, baby carrots, caesar salad, and Red Velvet Cake. Coffee and Tea. Cash Bar Available. Deadline: November 23, 2008.

Please make checks out to Treasure Coast Queens Council and mail them to Florence Jones, 2500 SE Angus Court, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952. You can call Florence at (772) 380-0285 or email her at L8RIZR2000@aol.com.

December 12, 2008 - Bus Trip to Chalet Suzanne and Pinewood Estates (Bok Towers). Sponsored by the Lucie Goosies. Please come join us with a great luncheon at Chalet Suzanne and a chance to visit the famous soup cannery. Tour of the 1930s Pinewood Mansion with its Holiday Decorations and stroll through the gardens. Leave from the Fort Pierce Cracker Barrel at 8:15AM and return approx. 5:30PM. $78.00 per person. Call Eileen Barrett at (772) 871-6252 or Email her at sebarrett5@aol.com.

The 20-room 1930s Pinewood Estate will be transformed into a magical wonderland with this year's theme, "Once Upon A Time... A Storybook Christmas." Central Florida designers and volunteers will bring your favorite childhood stories to life including "Twas the Night Before Christmas," "The Nutcracker," "Cinderella" and more. Llife-size toy soldiers created by world-renowned architect, sculptor and artist Kenneth Treister will be unveiled in "Candy Land."

Pleae make Luncheon choice:

Chicken Salad on Puff Pastry, Tuna Salad on Puff Pastry or Cold Sliced Baked Ham on Puff Pastry. Includes Soup, Beverage and Dessert.

Please make checks out to American Scenes. Mail checks to Eileen Barrett, 6956 NW Hershy Circle, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983.

January 24, 2009 - Red Hat Chinese New Year Party sponsored by Pampered Pack of Peacocks from Palm City. Start looking for your Chinese Costume for the costume contest! If you do not care to wear a Chinese costume, the Red Hat Regalia (purple outfit and red Hat) is necessary. This event will be held at High Tide Beach Grill, 9800 South Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach (across from the entrance to Nettles Island) Cost: $23.00 Cash Bar available. Limited to 100. Time: 11:30am - 2:30pm. Menu: Split Egg Rolls with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, Choice of Soy-Sesame Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas, Bamboo Shoots, Carrots & Sticky Rice OR Sweet and Sour Port with Tri-colored Peppers, Onions, Pineapple Chunks, & Sticky Rice. Dessert: Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream with Fortune Cookie. Iced Tea or Soda. For reservations, please make your check out to Kristine Loessin and send to Kristine Loessin, 501 SW Pine Tree Lane, Palm City, FL 34990. Deadline: January 15, 2009. You can contact Kristine by email at kloessin@bellsouth.net or call (772) 286-9965.