September to December 2011 Events

Ok so I'm a little behind, but say no more - let's catch up on a few of our events. I guess I will work backwards so we are in cronilogical order. I did delay in doing this, mostly because I don't have pictures unfortunately. I need a flutter bug to take pics - any volunteers?

Thursday September 22nd,2011
So back in September we ate lunch at the Cordon Blue Bistro at Signatures. Absolutely elegant, and soooooo good. It was a culinary dream come true of french cuisine. The Table d'hote is lunch at the beautiful Sandy Hill setting and runs Wednesday to Friday. I recommend it definitely.
http://www.bistroatsignatures.com/

Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Red Hat Night at the Races
This annual affair we always attend, and yes I do have a picture but it's copyrighted, so I can't post it here. I'll figure it out. Actually they are all starting to look the same. lol. Anyways I don't think this one needs much explanation. Any big winners?

Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Women's Day in Manotick
Unfortunately I wasn't at my best for this one and could only enjoy the lunch we had at the Black Dog Restuarant in Manotick. It was really good food served in a wonderful setting. Manotick is so sweet. It was a good turnout.
Annually women of all ages, flock to shops and restaurants to take part in what has become known throughout the city as the ultimate girl's day out. Great shopping, delicious food, health and wellness, workshops, seminars, refreshments, prizes, in-store specials, and a complimentary shopping bag filled with goodies for early birds. I know we love it.
Judy and Phyllis made the Manotick News shopping. Looking good girls.

Saturday, December 10th, 2011
RRR's Annual Xmas Party
Once again we held our party at Mary's apartment complex party room. It was so wonderful as we relaxed with wonderful company, having sangria, ate pizza & dessert, sang carols, line danced and finally opened our gifts in a crazy gift exchange game. It was all very nice. I think Mary's got pics, so I'll have to get them from her. OK Mary? and on to 2012.........

August 10th, 2011 - Company of Fools Production of Anthony & Cleopatra

OMG, I'm finally up to date!!! Good my dogs are asking for attention through all this typing. I think one of them thinks Iève been penalized and put in the corner to stare at this box Ièm using. So cute...ok back to RRR stuff. There were not many of us, but we did enjoy the play. This troup of actors does this all summer long in many parks, so the one we saw was at Mooney's Bay. I am amazed at how well done this was, with a wonderful twist of humour in it. Weather prevailing, we made it through and enjoyed the 90 play. So no pics for this one, but keep your eye out for them next summer.

July 31st - Tea on the Lawn at Billings Estate

Ok, so we went from the very wet June to a very hot July. Last year we did this but we had to have tea inside, so I'm so glad we got to enjoy the garden this tim, even though it was very hot and humid. Look at those legs Ladies. Are we not beautiful....oh yeah! It's a very quiant (how do you spell that word) place to spend have tea with friends. Oh the things we talk about are so much fun. The Billings Estate has alot to offer, check it out on the web. As you are reading this, please feel free to add what you remember from each event too. I would love to see your great comments.

June 24th, Hats! The Musical

This was a great little play inspired by the stories experiences and mission of the Red Hat Society. Acknowledging women of our age, the feeling of change and the greatness of what we have. Exception for the horrible weather, the evening was very good. It was held in a small theatre at Ashbury College, and put on by Suzart Productions. Unfortunatley pictures were not allowed, so now visual effects this time.

May 15, 2011. Breakfast @ Lord Elgin for Tulip Festival

Ok I'm on a roll now and up to May's event. We were to tip-toe through the tulips, but unfortunately it was raining so most just had breakfast. But those beaming face of yours makes any day shine. As we all finished a great breakfast ( we do love to eat, don't we!) only a few of us ventured on to Majors Hill park to view some of the things going on, very cultural stuff. Here is a picture of us with the Royal Wedding Tulip. The tulips were starting to come out after the rain, as they "blooming" well better. Next thing they are all gone and it's summer.

April 2011 Event - Red Hat Society's and Chapter Birthday

Oh, wow. I did it again, waited to post all the great things our chapter has been doing. First of all, I gotta tell you, I'm a little intimidated with all this computer stuff. New computer, downloads, uploads, searches, places, emails, time - and everytime I go to sit down at the computer my pups decide it's time to go out or play. Oh it's such a hard life!!!NOT.

April 27th, 2011

Villa Lucia

14th RHS Birthday Luncheon and Entertainment

It was fun and funny. A great lunch served to us along with another 200 Red Hatter. Women celebrating our empowerment of having fun. Dancing, singing to all the best tunes sung by Elvis himself - he has now a french accent(only when he spoke), is a slight bit shorter and also sings Sinatra!! But let me tell you, close your eyes and what a great voice. You could see the joy it created for the ladies.

March 26th, 2011 - Fulton's Pancake House & Sugar Bush

www.fultons.ca Unfortunately I wasn`t able to attend this one, much to my disappointment. But I did get some wonderful feedback from Joy... Check out the website for all the fun available there. "Ah Jane, you missed a wonderful outing to Fulton's- perfect weather, good food, great sleigh ride, wonderful company, maple shop with all kinds of maple treats (including hand cream!). And the craft tour in Pakenham was such an added bonus...and Iris and I won the RRRs two door prizes...I missed you, everyone missed you. This was another memorable RRR outing. Thank you. Joy" Well thank you Joy, and I missed everyone too. I wish I had been there. So glad you all enjoyed it. Queen Jane