Christmas Photo 2023
Attached are pictures of the JANUARY Birthday Luncheon at Glory Days Restaurant in Wesley Chapel. There were 9 Birthdays but only 8 showed up, several from Queen Joanne Rampino's Group from Brooksville. There was also a 10 year old pink hatter, whose grandma brought her for her birthday. She is a supporting member since the Red Hat Society accepted her money and issued her a member number. Over 60 ladies came and we were able to get them all in!!
The food was great and Birthday cupcakes were delicious! We had 3 Share the Wealth winners and had time to play Bingo. The first was "L" which Ava won and then full card, which had 2 ladies won, a Pinkie from Queen Joanne's group (notice how she color coded her card?) and Kathy Russo!! Congratulations, Ladies! Hope ya'll enjoy the pictures! Red Hat Hugs!donnabee
The food was great and Birthday cupcakes were delicious! We had 3 Share the Wealth winners and had time to play Bingo. The first was "L" which Ava won and then full card, which had 2 ladies won, a Pinkie from Queen Joanne's group (notice how she color coded her card?) and Kathy Russo!! Congratulations, Ladies! Hope ya'll enjoy the pictures! Red Hat Hugs!donnabee
Happy New Year!! I am so sorry to take so long to get all the Christmas pictures out!! But they will be coming in drives now!! Attached The Triple D's amazing Christmas Potluck! They did so much work and it was so fun!!
It started with registration and raffle tickets. Then we moved on to the "Welcome", December birthday celebrations, including gifts. Happy Christmas Birthday, Twanda!! What are you? 25? You look Fabulous!!
The rest was a delicious potluck that included so many amazing entrees, vegetables, casseroles and desserts! Totally delicious!!
Hope you enjoy the pictures!! Many Red Hat Hugs!donnabee
It started with registration and raffle tickets. Then we moved on to the "Welcome", December birthday celebrations, including gifts. Happy Christmas Birthday, Twanda!! What are you? 25? You look Fabulous!!
The rest was a delicious potluck that included so many amazing entrees, vegetables, casseroles and desserts! Totally delicious!!
Hope you enjoy the pictures!! Many Red Hat Hugs!donnabee
Hi Red Hat Sisters! Attached are pictures from Queen Shelia's October Birthday Luncheon at OutBack Saturday, October 8, 2022. It was a very fun day!!
Many of ladies dressed as a cowgirl? It was so fun! Queen Shelia and her group are amazing!! There were amazing raffles and great gifts for the birthday girls! Including moi! Happy Birthday Vice Queen Susie!
Hope you enjoy the pictures!! Thank You Queen Shelia for a great Birthday!! Many Red Hat Hugsdonnabee
Photos From September 10, 2022 birthday party at Glory Day's in Wesley Chapel. I apologize for the photos...these were not taken by Donna Barkley. Smiling!!
Bye, Bye for Now to Our Amazing VQ Candi, she has moved to Port St. Lucie.
Medieval Event in Kissimmee August 26th, 2022
Attached is the first batch of pictures from our Medieval Dinner and Games last Friday. It was alot of fun with so many great costumes and entertainment! AND so many photo ops! Everybody looked great and I was so happy that Queen Nancy from Jacksonville and my sisters from the Red Hat G.R.I.T.S. were there!!
It was so fun to see so many sweet Red Hat sisters there! Including Queen Nancy of the Red Hat GRITS, Queen Bonnie of the Red Bonnet Sisters, Queen Alice Ramos of Red Hat Sassy Sisters only to name a few??It was so fun! We were at the wrong end of all that was really going on and there were nets up to protect the viewers in the middle, so that is why the action pictures look grainy but you get the gist?
Queen Shelia's August 13th 2022 Birthday Lunch at RoosterFish Grill in Largo today! These ladies REALLY outdid themselves! It was amazing and so well planned with gifts, games, and great food and service!!
Thank You Ladies!
There were 5 birthdays, including Queen Shelia's! Pinkie Lisa Graves, who was welcomed after someone couldn't come, turns 50 tomorrow. So we had a mini Reduation! She was so thrilled! Hope ya'll enjoy the pictures!! Many Red Hat Hugs and Happy Birthday Queen Shelia!! donnabee
Thank You Ladies!
There were 5 birthdays, including Queen Shelia's! Pinkie Lisa Graves, who was welcomed after someone couldn't come, turns 50 tomorrow. So we had a mini Reduation! She was so thrilled! Hope ya'll enjoy the pictures!! Many Red Hat Hugs and Happy Birthday Queen Shelia!! donnabee
SATURDAY, July 9, 2023 Birthday Celebration
Happy Birthday Queen Charleen, Pat and Michellene! Forty-five Red Hatters met at the Golden Corral in Zephyrhills. We played games and enjoyed some good food. Had a wonderful waitress who decided after being our waitress she was going home to sign up and look for a chapter!! Woo Hoo!
FUNVENTION 2022
Once all got settled and changed into our Red Formal attire, we went to Happy Hour at 5:00 Free drinks and fun with our sisters before dinner and the Ballroom! We are in the ballroom and got a really neat souvenir jar from the Sisters of Grace in Miami! Friday morning was the Boat tour, which was a double decker, the first deck was enclosed and the upper deck open? Remember there was a threat of major tropical storm in the forecast and there was a lot of wind and rain!! Donna bee went on the upper deck to get some good pictures of the Rich and Famous lives in Ft Lauderdale! I almost got blown away! Then we proceed to happy hour and "Dinner Around the World". As you can see Queen Elizabeth was also there. Hope you enjoy all the amazing costumes!!
Thank you to the Lucie Goosies and The Sisters of Grace for a fabulous weekend! The storm did not keep us down.
Thank you to the Lucie Goosies and The Sisters of Grace for a fabulous weekend! The storm did not keep us down.
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Hoot - Hosted by Alice Ramos
Queen Alice Ramos invited us to the most amazing event!! It was Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel at Westshore Plaza where the Sears store used to be?The tour was amazing! Mostly audio and huge paintings!! It was amazing to hear about the deep interpretation of the Bible.
The beginning started with a video of Michaelangelo and how he did these pictures on his back with his team? The pope at the time was nagging him about how long this would take? The pope actually started climbing up the scaffolding and he threw wood on him.
When we actually visited the Sistine Chapel on our 25th anniversary, the guide said Michaelango didn't like the pope so he painted him in the bottom corner of the "Rapture" as the devil?? Can you see him with snakes all around him?
Still more amazing pictures and alot of history! I loved his interpretation of Noah's Ark? How some were trying to protect people while others were just out for themselves, while all would drown!
We also found a new sister!! Kelli Dodson, the lady who ran the gift shop and took our good pictures? This is where I took a picture of her with the group? She called me and I'm so excited about getting to know her better! Hope you enjoy the pictures!
Great time! Thank You Alice!
The beginning started with a video of Michaelangelo and how he did these pictures on his back with his team? The pope at the time was nagging him about how long this would take? The pope actually started climbing up the scaffolding and he threw wood on him.
When we actually visited the Sistine Chapel on our 25th anniversary, the guide said Michaelango didn't like the pope so he painted him in the bottom corner of the "Rapture" as the devil?? Can you see him with snakes all around him?
Still more amazing pictures and alot of history! I loved his interpretation of Noah's Ark? How some were trying to protect people while others were just out for themselves, while all would drown!
We also found a new sister!! Kelli Dodson, the lady who ran the gift shop and took our good pictures? This is where I took a picture of her with the group? She called me and I'm so excited about getting to know her better! Hope you enjoy the pictures!
Great time! Thank You Alice!
Queen's Council Sombrero Fiesta Event May 7th
Red Hat Sombrero Fiesta Event at the Bridges. More fun with amazing girlfriends dancing and a performance by amazing sisters doing LaBamba and The Red Hat Cha-cha! Then there is the lesson for the Red Hat Lady line dance? The next line is the ladies showing off their beautiful hats and the winner. Sorry, I didn't get her name but she was very beautiful and original. More winners and then Queen Joyce Hunter brought in 3 more gifts for more ticket holders. She is amazing!! She also gave all of us organizers a Red Hat Flowers hair clip? So sweet! Last but not least are pictures of Queen Bonnie and the Red Hat Bonnets!
April Birthday Luncheon that Queen Shelia and the Triple D's planned and presented at Veterans Park off Hwy 301. What an amazing event!! Shelia, your ladies did an amazing job! The food was excellent, the games were too much fun!! The gifts and prizes were so thoughtful!!
More fun, food and games? Then the raffles. Hope you enjoy the pictures and the fun! There were 7 Birthday Ladies!
MARCH 19, 2022 Portrait of a Bride, An Evolving Silhouette
HOSTED BY LINDA HUTCHINS
Attached is Batch 1 of pictures from the Portrait of a Bride, An Evolving Silhouette, by Wedding Historian Leigh Anne Brown . It was pretty amazing! Leigh Anne Brown owns 348 bridal gowns going back to 1859! It was so cool.
Leigh Anne Brown talked about our growth as women from one generation to the next and how we grew from our mother's evolution! Going back to 1859 women were wives, homemakers and child bearers and that was it? Only the bureaucrats wore white, so gowns were in colors? Blue was popular because it meant pure? They also wore 9 layers of underwear, check out the last of the gowns including a corset, bloomers and many layers of other underwear.
The Civil War actually started the beginning of the women's movement! Women were forced to be at home being taken care of by their husbands. Suddenly all the men left to go to war? They learned to take care of their families and survive by themselves and for their families.
The 1920's wasn't just about flappers! They were serious women. After going through World War 1, they again learned to survive without husbands and they still had no rights! They couldn't own property, couldn't vote and basically didn't exist in the financial world. They protested and went through the suffrage movement to gain women's rights!
The styles of the wedding dresses evolved likewise, with the evolution in the garment and industrial fabrication of new materials? Then came World War 2, which brought more women into the workforce (Rosie the Riveter). So many went and never came back, By this time some married before their lovers left but there was one couple who decided not to marry until he got back. He sent her his parachute and she and her future mother-in-law hand sewed the wedding dress in the middle with it. They hand sewed all the pieces and embroidery into it.
MARCH 12, 2022 BIRTHDAY LUNCH AT ARGENTOS
This month we had an intimate group of hatters to celebrate St. Patty's day early. We had no birthday gals. We played a couple of games, had a contest for the best touch of green with our colors, and enjoyed our meal at Argento's. Thank you, Marsha Peters for the photos; I forgot to take them.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 3/4/2022
Strawberry Festival Memories
Remember when Red Hatters were honored and welcomed by the Mayor who declared a special day for Red Hatters at the Strawberry Festival 2012!!!
Queen Bonnie's Fabulous 50's
Attached are pictures from the February Birthday Luncheon at Tibby's that Queen Shelia and the Triple D's hosted. The theme was Mardi Gras. It was alot of fun, with games and prizes and, of course the food was fabulous! The only birthday girl was Kindy Kulosa. Thank you Queen Shelia for another great time!! Red Hat Hugs!donnabee
Western Soiree, February 5, 2022
Queen Joanne's "Under The Sea" event in Mt Dora!
Just Clowning Around In Sebring January 15, 2022
JANUARY 8, 2022 WCQC BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON
Attached are pictures from the WCQC Birthday Luncheon on January 8th. It was a great time and the food was yummy! Happy Birthday, Queen Joanne, Chris, Roberta and Elaine! Hope you enjoy the pictures! Red Hat Hugs!!donnabee
Merry Christmas Red Hat Sisters,
Queen Linda's Christmas party on Sunday, December 19, 2021 . It was held at Banquet Masters in Clearwater! It was great! The venue was decorated to the 9's!
There was a group whose member was driving a cart? She was Santa in the sleigh and the rest of the group were reindeers! It was so adorable! Then we walked past the dessert table! Yum! This before entering the event ! Wow! So many door prizes but I think everybody loved what they got! All pretty and useful! Then there were the raffles! Share the Wealth? Congratulations Roberta, Queen Joanne and Queen Linda! Now we're into the tense, beautiful raffle baskets! Great wins! All the ladies totally loved their wins! Including Me! I won 2- can you believe it! They were great! One had an amazing knit shawl that I will wear tomorrow night to Church! There were so many ladies dressed in so many Christmas decorations! Hope you enjoy the pictures! Red Hat Hugs!!donnabee
Queen Linda's Christmas party on Sunday, December 19, 2021 . It was held at Banquet Masters in Clearwater! It was great! The venue was decorated to the 9's!
There was a group whose member was driving a cart? She was Santa in the sleigh and the rest of the group were reindeers! It was so adorable! Then we walked past the dessert table! Yum! This before entering the event ! Wow! So many door prizes but I think everybody loved what they got! All pretty and useful! Then there were the raffles! Share the Wealth? Congratulations Roberta, Queen Joanne and Queen Linda! Now we're into the tense, beautiful raffle baskets! Great wins! All the ladies totally loved their wins! Including Me! I won 2- can you believe it! They were great! One had an amazing knit shawl that I will wear tomorrow night to Church! There were so many ladies dressed in so many Christmas decorations! Hope you enjoy the pictures! Red Hat Hugs!!donnabee
December 12, 2022 Queen Joanne's Christmas Fling
Every year we Red Hat Sisters get together to let off some steam, dance and have a wonderful meal. We collected a lot of food, blankets, beds, toys and towels for the ASPCA. Cheryl Pietrasz made a dog and cat themed Christmas tree for the local ASPCA desk.
December 11, 2021 Birthday Lunch
December 5, 2021 - Triple D's Christmas Potluck held at The Bridges in Riverview. This was a wonderful gathering and Queen Shelia's team did an amazing job. Decorations were great and the food was fabulous. There were raffles, door prizes and a gift exchange. This batch also includes pictures of the team who put this together. Hope you enjoy the pictures! Red Hat Hugs!Donnabee
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Our birthday lunch was a BIG success, all loved the venue and the food. We all arrived before the rain let loose but it was beautiful being inside and watching the rain fall on the lake. We played a game and I changed it up and tried a turkey made out of dollar bills. The turkey totaled $50 dollars and Mercy Dominguez won. I want to thank VQ Candi for creating our turkey raffle, Donna Bee for the great pictures. Happy Birthday to: Chris BarryHill, Marry Curry and VQ Candi Watkins.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR ELIZABETH CALLOWAY NOVEMBER 6, 2021
What a beautiful day for celebrating with our Red Hat Sisters. Attending were Elizabeth's daughter Sonya Jennings and granddaughter Lauren Morris. We were at Christ the King Lutheran Church 11421 Big Bend Road Riverview, FL
The event was hosted by Vice Queen Donna Barkley and West Coast Queen's Council
The event was hosted by Vice Queen Donna Barkley and West Coast Queen's Council
SEPTEMBER 18th 2021 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT LEO'S ITALIAN GRILL
AUGUST 15, 2021 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT COLUMBIA
July 10th Monthly Birthday Celebration at Stonewood Grill
Attached are pictures from the WCQC Birthday Luncheon for July which was at the Stonewood Grill and Tavern in Tampa Palms. The food was great as was the company! The July Birthdays are Queen Charleen Winters, Dottie Fulford and Leanne Lowery!! Happy Birthday Ladies!!
We played a game where those who wanted to, submitted a childhood picture and we had to guess who was who? It was hard!! I got 8 right but they all were all lucky guesses (except for me of course!LOL). There were lots of prizes!! Queen Charleen open one of her gifts, which was an album of pictures from early days of Red Hatting.
We then revealed which child was who! Some big surprises!! But all were so cute. Hope you can blow little pictures up, so they can be more visible. After we sang Happy Birthday to the Birthday Girls and ate our cupcakes. Last but not least was "Share the Wealth" winners. Congratulations!
We played a game where those who wanted to, submitted a childhood picture and we had to guess who was who? It was hard!! I got 8 right but they all were all lucky guesses (except for me of course!LOL). There were lots of prizes!! Queen Charleen open one of her gifts, which was an album of pictures from early days of Red Hatting.
We then revealed which child was who! Some big surprises!! But all were so cute. Hope you can blow little pictures up, so they can be more visible. After we sang Happy Birthday to the Birthday Girls and ate our cupcakes. Last but not least was "Share the Wealth" winners. Congratulations!
May 8th Monthly birthday celebration at Argento's
April 24, 2021 Birthday Cruise to celebrate 23 years of Red Hatting
April 17, 2021, Price is Right hosted by Linda Chesney
It was Dot Worrel's 80th birthday too!!
Thank you DonnaBee for taking the photos to capture our memories.
March 13, 2021, Monthly Birthday celebration at Tarpon Turtle Grill and Marina
We had a great birthday event, food was excellent, service perfect. We had a new group of ladies the Purplelicious Red Hatters, Queen Susie Williams with members, Barbara Roller and Kay Lipsch!
FEBRUARY 27, 2021, Red Bonnet Sisters Hippie Event.
I want to thank Christine Lozinak for creating AWESOME costumes and the BUS! What a great photo op provided for all attending. Virtual Hugs Christine !!
Bonnie had a costume contest, Basket raffles, share the wealth and she gave each Queen a goodie bag ! Wonderful time, thanks Bonnie and her group for a fun time.
Council attended the After Christmas Potluck put on by TBAQC - Christine Towers
November 2020 WCQC Birthday Celebration at Bahama Breeze
Attached are pictures from our first Red Hat Birthday luncheon since March?
Our April Birthdays were Leslie McMillan, Dot Worell, Linda Harris and Dyan White.
Linda Chesney was June.
We played games and had raffles.
Our April Birthdays were Leslie McMillan, Dot Worell, Linda Harris and Dyan White.
Linda Chesney was June.
We played games and had raffles.
