Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Monday, November 19, 2012
Tipping my Hat in Thanks
Ladies, we've come to that reflective time of year when, no matter which holidays we celebrate, we should, if at all possible, gather with loved one, count our blessings and give thanks and celebration for the next few months.
Lately, I've been counting almost on a daily basis. Those of you who are on the QMB may know about the difficult time our family been going through with the illness of a family member. As terrible as our situation seems, while going through this time I've counted many blessings.
1. My large family who will rally around you in good times and bad. Our numbers may have astounded the hospital staff but as one aide pointed out, you know you are greatly loved when this many people gather for you. As we were standing by the bed, being led in prayer by my cousin, I knew the other hands holding mine would hold me up as I would them and never let go. We all get busy in life but that feeling is what matters.
2.My Red Hat family who has been so supportive during this time. All the prayer, support and hugs, cyber and real are more appreciated than you will ever know. I'd have been lost these last practically 7 years without you ladies.
3. The wisdom in my advancing years to know that no matter how awful things may seem in my life at the moment, someone else is struggling with something even worse. Treat each other with loving care, you may need the same from them one day.
There are so many more, including pie and Daddy's dressing recipe this Thanksgiving! So my Pink Hat sister's, get counting (not calories, at least for a while). I'm thankful for the the whole Red Hat experience, the fun, love, hugs, odd apparel, big hats and laughter. I'm thankful for each and every one of you! And I'm thankful I've at least started on my Christmas shopping, no where near done but I've at least started on the list the length of War and Peace.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving, gear up for whatever celebration you have that follows and smile-we all have blessings big and small! You are one of mine and I hope to be putting on my big feathered hat and celebrating with as many of you as possible, ASAP!
Lately, I've been counting almost on a daily basis. Those of you who are on the QMB may know about the difficult time our family been going through with the illness of a family member. As terrible as our situation seems, while going through this time I've counted many blessings.
1. My large family who will rally around you in good times and bad. Our numbers may have astounded the hospital staff but as one aide pointed out, you know you are greatly loved when this many people gather for you. As we were standing by the bed, being led in prayer by my cousin, I knew the other hands holding mine would hold me up as I would them and never let go. We all get busy in life but that feeling is what matters.
2.My Red Hat family who has been so supportive during this time. All the prayer, support and hugs, cyber and real are more appreciated than you will ever know. I'd have been lost these last practically 7 years without you ladies.
3. The wisdom in my advancing years to know that no matter how awful things may seem in my life at the moment, someone else is struggling with something even worse. Treat each other with loving care, you may need the same from them one day.
There are so many more, including pie and Daddy's dressing recipe this Thanksgiving! So my Pink Hat sister's, get counting (not calories, at least for a while). I'm thankful for the the whole Red Hat experience, the fun, love, hugs, odd apparel, big hats and laughter. I'm thankful for each and every one of you! And I'm thankful I've at least started on my Christmas shopping, no where near done but I've at least started on the list the length of War and Peace.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving, gear up for whatever celebration you have that follows and smile-we all have blessings big and small! You are one of mine and I hope to be putting on my big feathered hat and celebrating with as many of you as possible, ASAP!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Ritz, Glitz & Glam - HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS FOR THIS EVENT!
FAIRFIELD MARRIOTT INN & SUITES
1640 CITY CENTER BLVD, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
$99 + Tax = $111. 62 Total per night for April 19-20
Price Applies To One Night Or Two
Ask For Red Hat Rate To Get Discounted Price!
Deadline to reserva a room is March 19
Scarlet Sophisticates Holiday Party
You’re invited to the 2012
Scarlet Sophisticates Holiday Party
Saturday, December 8 from 11:30 until 3
At the
Springfield Golf & Country Club
8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152
Special Live Entertainment, Lunch, Games, Door Prizes, 50/50, Raffles and Vendors (no ornament exchange this year)
(Doors Open at 10 a.m. for Shopping & Conversation)
Cost: $50 – includes lunch, coffee, tea, and seasonal dessert (tax & cratruity are included – choose chicken, salmon, beef or vegetarian entrée
(Cash bar will be open before lunch for alcoholic beverages & sodas on a pay as you go basis)
Send checks payable to Jeri Brooks to her at 440 Belmont Bay Drive, #102, Woodbridge, VA 22191 ASAP but by Nov 15, please. Include your telephone number, e-mail address and entrée choice on your check and note if you wish to be seated with a friend – we will accommodate, if possible.
Gather your friends and enjoy us for a fun start to the Holiday Season!
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Farewell to Pink
When starting the chapter with the Ladies of Life Love & Laughter I knew that it would only be a matter of time before myself and my hatters reached the golden age of 50. The day we all look forward to as a hatter when we can turn in our PINK HATS for our RED HATS. As Chapter Queen of the Ladies of Life, Love & Laughter it is an honor that in our 6th year of hatting we have very first REDuation approaching.
Lady Diva, is not only my sister through hatting but also my cousin, is the first among the L3 Ladies to journey to RED. As family, friend, and hatter it is an honor to share this moment with her and also plan such an amazing night that she will always remember as she reaches this milestone in life and in hatting.
Her theme... AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE A MASQUERADE AFFAIR. What will be your REDuation theme when your 50th comes?
What are some words of encouragement to share as our fellow PINK SISTER ventures to RED?
Lady Diva, is not only my sister through hatting but also my cousin, is the first among the L3 Ladies to journey to RED. As family, friend, and hatter it is an honor to share this moment with her and also plan such an amazing night that she will always remember as she reaches this milestone in life and in hatting.
Her theme... AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE A MASQUERADE AFFAIR. What will be your REDuation theme when your 50th comes?
What are some words of encouragement to share as our fellow PINK SISTER ventures to RED?
Friday, September 21, 2012
Taking on New Challenges and Taking Stock
Summer has wound down and apparently so have I! I've been in serious need of a recharge lately. Maybe that's why I haven't tried to post on the In The Pink Blog before now. I've been in the habit of setting aside time to write for the e-mail newsletter but for some reason, learning to blog just bogged me down, overwhelmed me and made me tired!! Bogged down has been a theme with me lately!
So I did what any good Pink Hatter would do, I spent the weekend surrounded by Red and Pink Hat Sisters. I hit the beach, Virginia Beach, for the Virginia Beach Blast Funvention. I relaxed on the patio to our room watching the water and Navy jets (a personal favorite of mine), dressed like a pirate,enjoyed mimosas and strawberries, walked the board walk with the ladies sporting our parasols and watched while everyone danced the night away, okay I danced a little too! I laughed alot, caught up with friends from far away and got to share it all with my niece who was attending her first Red Hat Funvention. Then somewhere between our fantastic Elvis performance and the conga line the DJ played the song, "We are Family" and it hit me how much better I felt.
We are family and I've touched on this theme several times before but it needs repeating because we can all get overwhelmed and forget that one of the perks of the Red Hat Society Sisterhood is we are all there for each other. That family feeling has wrapped me in love and support during dealing with issues outside my Red Hat life lately. Thank you all who have offered your prayers and support to my family during this time of illness of one of my cousins. I appreciate you all more than I can say. Forgive me for sometimes forgetting I don't have to be overwhelmed, I can lean on you all and vice versa!
So now as we ease into Fall, my head is a little more together. I feel I can learn to blog it you'll stick with me while I work the kinks out! I also think I'll tackle applying for a job in a different field-something to do with books, a passion of mine. I can take on the world-I'M A PINK HATTER!! Sisters, you can too, because we are family and we'll all be here for you if the world fights back and there is nothing a group of Red and Pink Hatters can't conquer together.
Until next time, enjoy the cooling nights, pumpkins, spice and all that Fall will bring your way!!
So I did what any good Pink Hatter would do, I spent the weekend surrounded by Red and Pink Hat Sisters. I hit the beach, Virginia Beach, for the Virginia Beach Blast Funvention. I relaxed on the patio to our room watching the water and Navy jets (a personal favorite of mine), dressed like a pirate,enjoyed mimosas and strawberries, walked the board walk with the ladies sporting our parasols and watched while everyone danced the night away, okay I danced a little too! I laughed alot, caught up with friends from far away and got to share it all with my niece who was attending her first Red Hat Funvention. Then somewhere between our fantastic Elvis performance and the conga line the DJ played the song, "We are Family" and it hit me how much better I felt.
We are family and I've touched on this theme several times before but it needs repeating because we can all get overwhelmed and forget that one of the perks of the Red Hat Society Sisterhood is we are all there for each other. That family feeling has wrapped me in love and support during dealing with issues outside my Red Hat life lately. Thank you all who have offered your prayers and support to my family during this time of illness of one of my cousins. I appreciate you all more than I can say. Forgive me for sometimes forgetting I don't have to be overwhelmed, I can lean on you all and vice versa!
So now as we ease into Fall, my head is a little more together. I feel I can learn to blog it you'll stick with me while I work the kinks out! I also think I'll tackle applying for a job in a different field-something to do with books, a passion of mine. I can take on the world-I'M A PINK HATTER!! Sisters, you can too, because we are family and we'll all be here for you if the world fights back and there is nothing a group of Red and Pink Hatters can't conquer together.
Until next time, enjoy the cooling nights, pumpkins, spice and all that Fall will bring your way!!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Summer Break Is Over
It was such a great time this weekend with the L3 Ladies. After 2 months enjoying our families over the summer, it was a great feeling to get back in the swing of things. What better way than by taking to the bowling alley. We had a blast. What a way to kick off the 2nd half of our chapter year. Looking forward to October already when we say farewell to our PINKIE Lady Diva who will be enjoying her last L3 outing as a PINK HATTER. November 2012 Lady Diva REDuates...How exciting!
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