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 | More Hatitude Thoughts... and more. |
| Ramblings of a Retired Mind |
| New Chapter Traditions Are Added |
| Don't Break the Elastic... and more! |
| Queen Mumcat's College Roommates |
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Important Dates Chapter Events September 25, 2009 October 24, 2009 November 21, 2009 December 18, 2009 January 23, 2010 February 20, 2010 March 26, 2010 April 24, 2010 May 22, 2010 June 18, 2010 July 2010
Meadville Council of Arts Conneaut Institue August 2010 See you at the 64th Crawford County Fair! |
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Members List:
Links Section
Queen Mumcat:
Carolyn Turnbull
Lady Nightingale:
Barbara Allegretti
Duchess of Apple Acres:
Nancy Apple
Empress Enthusiast du Chaton:
Joan Black
Mistress of Merriment:
Mary Blackburn
Princess in Waiting:
Penni Dallas
Duchess of Yarn:
Janis Hall
Countessa of Cheeramony:
Kathy Heltzel
Mistress of Memories:
Jean Lynch
Her Highness Royal Shopper:
Kathe McKay
Baroness of Buttons & Bows:
Kathy Miller
Maiden of Marines:
Mary Miller
Sister Supreme of Cadbury:
Joyce Minnis
Lady Quilts-a-lot:
Carole Morris
Lady Morgan:
Bonalyn Proper
Her Ladyship of Tooter:
Mary Raber
Her Nobleness of Giggles:
Nancy Robbins
Countess de Grade Trois:
Phyllis Smith
Countessa of Teas:
Angel Vilkie
Baroness Bookworm:
Virginia Yurisic
a chapter of the International Red Hat Society
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"Les Femmes de Bon Temps" chapterof the Red Hat Society
Please click the "Breast Cancer Site" each day to provide mammograms for women who can't afford this valuable exam. Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend. "Les Femmes de Bon Temps" chapter #13241 is located in northwestern Pennsylvania. Our members are composed mainly of current and retired public education teachers and close friends. Some of our friendships began as youngsters while attending grade school and/or high school...some while in college and others when we began teaching...still others along the road of life. An interesting fact is some of our members truly are sisters...twin sisters, biological sisters, sisters-in-law, and even college sorority sisters... but we are ALL sisters at heart.
Les Femmes de Bon Temps RHS chapter is proud to announce that Queen Mumcat is also a member of the "Royal Crown Jewels 'Queens' Council." Membership in this Council consists of RHS chapter Queens from Northwestern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Ohio.
R - recreation, rejuvenation, revelry, refreshment
H - hats, humor, hopefulness, happiness
Royal Crown Jewels 
Queen Mum=^..^=
E - excitement, entertainment, emotional support
D - dreams, doing, dining
A - amusement, adventure, alliance
T - togetherness, travel, treats
S - sisterhood!
We are often asked about our chapter's French name. Since we live in the French Creek Valley in northwestern Pennsylvania, we thought this was most appropriate. Our county is one of areas George Washington traveled through in December 1753. Virginia militia officier, Washington went to the French Fort LeBoeuf to deliver the message which ordered the French out of"New France." But the French commander, Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre, politely declined and sent the young Washington home. History records "the rest of the story" when the French and Indian War resulted.
Are there any RHS international rules?
The spirit of the Red Hat Society forbids rules, per se. There is, however, ONE inflexible guideline that we must insist upon:
You must be a woman of 50 or over (or you may be a Pink Hatter under 50), and you must attend functions in full regalia, (red hat, purple outfit for women 50 and over, or pink hat and lavender outfit for women under 50).
Ladies are strongly encouraged to follow these color guidelines, and to NOT wear purple/red until they have reached THE BIRTHDAY. This adds an element of fun to aging, which we think is invaluable to women in our society who have learned to dread aging and avoid it at all costs. We believe that aging should be something anticipated with excitement, not something to dread.
The Red Hat Society encourages its members to adopt and maintain a positive attitude. We believe that the quality of an individual's life is determined, to a very large extent, by her own attitude. We do, in fact, reap what we sow. The sisters of "Les Femmes de Bon Temps" sow only positive thoughts and deeds.
Attitude is – very nearly - everything. There is no denying that good health runs an extremely close second. The better you feel, the more you can do. The more you can do, the more fun you can have! And the sisters of "Les Femmes de Bon Temps" chapter of The Red Hat Society will always be about fun!
When I am an old cat I shall wear a diamond collar
and leave my footprints on white couches;
I shall drink my cream with a touch of brandy
and spit out my vitamins;
I shall sit on the laps of dog people
just to irritate them;
I shall nap on top of the neighbor's petunias
and perch on top of birdbaths and grow charminly chubby.
But for now I must tolerate the dog
and use my litter box and not sharpen my claws on the sofa,
so no one can doubt the truth that cats are superior to dogs!
But every once in a while
I wonder if I should be naughty now and then and nip a few toes,
so my humans won't be too shocked
when suddenly I become an old cat and start to wear a diamond collar.
Our newest Pinkette
On December 2, 2008, Sophia Madison Johnson was born and weighed 7lbs. 1 oz. And now that proud Grandma, Her Nobleness of Giggles, Nancy Robbins, has retired there is even more time for Sophia.
Two More Pinkettes
Gracie & McKenna
Gracie Minnis and McKenna DiRienzo are the granddaughters of Sister Supreme of Cadbury, Joyce Minnis. They are also the great nieces of Queen Mumcat, Carolyn Turnbull.
Mistress Tooth Fairy:
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Linda Powell
May your life's work continue to shine...
In Our Hearts Forever!
Keep these dates on your calendar
September 25, 2009
5:30 pm Friday Dinner
at Silver Shores, Conneaut Lake, PA
October 24, 2009
11:30 am Saturday Luncheon
at Safari Bar, Meadville, PA
November 21, 2009
9:00 am Saturday Breakfast
at Lighthouse Diner, Conneaut Lake, PA
December 18, 2009
5:30 pm Friday Holiday Dinner
at Venango Valley Inn, Venango, PA
January 23, 2010
9:00 am Saturday Breakfast
at Miller's Food Factory, Conneaut Lake, PA
February 20, 2010
11:30 am Saturday Lunch
at Chovy's Italian Causal, Meadville, PA
March 26, 2010
5:30 pm Friday dinner
at Valenza Restaurant, Meadville, PA
April 24, 2010
9:00 am Saturday Breakfast
at Rebecca's Restaurant, Linesville, PA
May 22, 2010
11:30 am Saturday Lunch
at Oakland Beach Golf Club Restaurant, Conneaut Lake, PA
June 18, 2010
5:30 pm Friday Dinner
at Pelican Landing II (Mary O's side), Conneaut Lake, PA
You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying over the future!
All people smile in the same language.
Love... and you shall be loved.
Hatitude Thoughts
Welcome to the place where there is fun after fifty (and before) for women of all walks of life. 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.
Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out, but I can usually shut her up with cookies
We have a wake-up call opportunity to get real and be real with each other by finding ways to show love, give love, be love, without spending a lot of money.
Old age ain't no place for sissies.
We have enough youth.
I refuse to think of them as chin hairs. I think of them as stray eyebows.
...(Unknown)
...Oprah
...Bette Davis
My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first one being - hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint.
...Erma Bombeck
...Janette Barber
