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AZ Red Hats Updates
March 13, 2005 Dear Red Hat Sisters Flowers
are blooming, spring is in the air and everyone is buzzing around getting
ready for the 4th Arizona State Red Hat Convention, Make Merry
at the Marriott this coming “FRIDAY” and I can’t sleep because of
the excitement that is brewing! If
you see someone dozing off during lunch, it just may be me!
Already, the Blue Sage Restaurant has over 100 reservations for
lunch from those of you who were too late to get your reservations in for
the program and entertainment and I know you will have a fabulous time
with Rick. I visited him
yesterday and walked the grounds outside where you will be sitting and it
is so serene and beautiful that you all will just add more color to the
beautiful landscape surrounding the restaurant! Update
on AZ Red Hat Convention – March 18, 2005 Yes,
we are SOLD OUT. Wow,
two months ahead of time! But
that does not mean your chapter cannot still come to partake of the
unbelievable sight – 2,000+ red hat sisters coming together in
friendship!
Below
is a “tentative” outline for the day’s activities – please do NOT
e-mail asking when the entertainment is because it’s a surprise and I
don’t wish to give away the fun we have planned for you!! 8
a.m. – Vendors will be set up outside the Grand Ballroom in a 26,000
square foot pavilion in the northwest parking lot.
Bring your checkbook, credit card and cash because I’m sure there
is something they have with your name on it! 9
a.m. – Registration opens. For
those of you lucky enough to get your reservations in early, please have
one designee to approach the Registration table to pick up your envelope
with your nametags in it. (Please
remember your chapter name.) 11
a.m. – Grand Ballroom doors open for reserved seating.
Only those with nametags will be allowed to enter. 11:
30 a.m. – 3:30 - 4 PM (don’t
hold me to it…sometimes we are just having way too much fun to stop)
Lunch, program and entertainment begins --- let the good times
roll!! Yahoo! It
is HIGHLY suggested that your chapter may want to make a sign or carry
some sort of an easily recognizable umbrella, stick, or distinctive sign
to find each other in case you get lost or can’t find one another.
We saw a variety of unique signs that helped chapter members find
each other and it is fun seeing just how clever everyone can be.
But remember, we must not block the view for our sisters sitting
behind us while in the Grand Ballroom. It
is also HIGHLY recommended to bring a shawl, boa, wrap in case you are
chilly in the Grand Ballroom. You
can always remove a sweater if you are warm rather than having nothing to
cover your shoulders if you are chilly. Please
be prepared for a LONG day of fun. We
want to give you your money’s worth and have a lot in store for you.
Our 2005 Calendar Girls will be autographing the new calendars from
9-10 AM and from 3-4 PM in the lobby outside the Grand Ballroom. Just
so everyone is aware of how the seats are being assigned below is
important information that you MUST pass on to your members so they
are not surprised when they arrive at the convention and find out their
group of 10 are split between two tables.
The meeting planner has assigned seats as the checks arrived.
If it is a large group, they are split the table so we leave no
empty seats at a table. So,
yes, your group could quite possibly be split between two or more tables.
If there are 8 of you, it is very possible that 4 will be at one
table and 4 at another table or 5/3. Please
understand it is very difficult to assign table numbers and not leave an
empty seat where no one wishes to sit by themselves and away from their
chapter. This is why we are
splitting chapters and co-mingling with other chapters and I believe it is
a wonderful way to meet new women and get great ideas for your chapter.
Please do not sit at a table that you are not assigned to (table number
will be on your nametag) otherwise, our “Purple Posse” will ask you to
leave the Grand Ballroom. This
is to be a day of fun and friendship, please co-mingle with your red hat
sisters and make a new friend! If you are coming by bus, wonderful, you will not have to worry about where to park! If you’ve not made your reservation for your group to come by bus, please visit call Promenade Travel at 623-977-8800 or 1-888-AWAY I GO to make arrangements to travel in comfort to the convention and leave the driving to Promenade Travel. $20 Per Person/Roundtrip. Pick-up
Points: Pick-up
Time: 7:00am to 8:00am -
depending on location -will arrive at convention prior to 9:00am Other
pick-up points can be arranged with at least 20-passenger minimum at a
pick-up point. There
will be valet parking at $6 per car. If
you wish, you can park your own car and there will be “people movers”
to bring you to the entrance of the Grand Ballroom. If
you are making it a long weekend of fun at the AZ Convention, why not see
the below show at Actors Theatre where they are running a “Red Hat”
Special just for you!
Directions
to the JW Marriott – Desert Ridge (East
Valley: take 101 North and Exit at 56th Street, turn right and follow 56th
around until you see Marriott Drive – turn right and follow the signs to
the convention) (West
Valley: Take 101 North and Exit at Tatum Blvd., turn left and go north to
Deer Valley light and turn right, go ½ mile and turn left on Marriott
Drive and follow the signs to the convention) (South
– take 51 north or I-17 north to 101 East and Exit at Tatum Blvd., turn
left and go north to Deer Valley light and turn right, go ½ mile and turn
left on Marriott Drive and follow the signs to the convention) (North
from I-17 take 101 East and Exit at Tatum Blvd., turn left and go north to
Deer Valley light and turn right, go ½ mile and turn left on Marriott
Drive and follow the signs to the convention) Hotels:
Drive
safely and will see you on Friday, March 18, 2005!
Verde
Canyon Train Ride - Sunday,
April 17, 2005 There
are still seats available on this fun excursion on this well-known train
trip and even “hubbies or significant others” can enjoy our company as
long as they are good sports and know how to laugh and have fun!
Don’t miss out on this “adventure in fun!” AZ
Red Hat WEB Page – www.azredhats.com As
you know, I’ve been trying to communicate as much information as
possible to our red hat sisters throughout the state in order that
everyone can know what is happening. This
endeavor of mine is nearly one year old now and has proven to be
successful but word still needs to be communicated that this is for
everyone to read and share. I’ve
added two new buttons on the left-hand side: 1) Red Hat Updates which is
what I send out every few days when there is a need to communicate to
everyone and 2) Chapter Links which is a way for the chapters to view
their own websites that they have created.
I’m just thrilled to see this growth and creativity that you all
are embracing and we’ll just get better and better at making our
Sisterhood of Purple a true circle of friendship.
Visit the website if you can www.azredhats.com
and share with your members as well. This
will be my last update before the convention and it may be awhile before
you hear from me “AFTER” the convention, as I may need a wee bit of
R&R. The Red Hat Times
Newsletter for March 2005 may be a wee bit late this month as I am holding
off to include the convention news in this issue so be patient….it’s a
comin’!
February 27, 2005 Dear Red Hat Sisters Now that the rain has stopped and the sun is out, it is time to put away our umbrellas and blossom like the wild flowers we are! You know our desert will be in full bloom shortly and it isn’t often that we have the opportunity to view this spectacular pallet of color. It will be a great time for picnics, hiking and touring our desert’s beauty. I love the spring here in Arizona with so many beautiful flowers to plant in our outside flowerbeds and to sit outside, having tea with our friends and observing the beauty before us. We are all so blessed to live in the beautiful southwest. Please share the information below with your chapter members. Thank you. March 5, 2005 – Surprise Stadium I am pleased to announce that Saturday March 5th, 2005 James Denton from Desperate Housewives will be visiting us at the Surprise Stadium. He will be here to throw the first pitch at 1:05 pm and will also be available for pictures and autographs inside the stadium from 12:00-12:30. For individual tickets visit the Surprise Stadium Box Office or contact Ticketmaster at 480-784-4444. We also have group tickets available with special pricing. For more information contact: ***************************************************************** March 18 - AZ Red Hat Convention – Make Merry at the Marriott The excitement is building and we can hardly stand the wait until Friday, March 18 when huge gaggles of women will be descending upon the JW Marriott Resort at Desert Ridge, Tatum Boulevard and Deer Valley just off the 101 Freeway. Many of you will be coming by bus and most of the pick-up locations have been established for the East Valley but there are not enough riders for pick ups at Bell Rec Center or the Sundome unless more people book their reservations. Please call Promenade Travel immediately if you wish to have the bus deliver you without the hassle of parking and walking. Please call PROMENADE TRAVEL SERVICES Main Office 623-977-8800 or 1-888-AWAY I GO or email at pts@ptaz.com Please share with those who did not get their reservations in in time, that there will be opportunities for shopping, Kodak moments, dining at the Blue Sage Restaurant under red and purple umbrellas. It will be a day to remember --- come have fun with your chapter. ***************************************************************** March 17, 18, 19
Grand Ole Opry – Ventana Style (1950's 1960's era) FOUR Red Hatters will be performing!
Arrowhead Mall – April 25 "Princess Dolittle of the Dynamic Dames of Surprise is hosting the Dames at luncheon in the Arrowhead Mall Food Court on National Red Hat Day, April 25th at 11:15 AM. In keeping with her name, she is doing little. There are no pre reservations, no contact person, no door prizes, no special recognitions, no entertainment, no reserved seating and no planned activities. If your chapter has not planned any activity for this special day, how about doing little and come on out for lunch and say hi. Could be interesting to see how many red hatters might brighten up an ordinary Monday at the Mall with their colorful assortments of attire. See you there? " Update for Birthday Bash – April 25 in Tucson ORGANIZING BUSES Queen Mum Lenny of the On The Go Gales has had several requests for buses from the Phoenix Area to Tucson for the Birthday Bash. If members of your chapter are interested in traveling by bus, the bus cost will be $20 per person. (Total Event & Bus Cost $50.00) Depending on the response, she will try and run several buses with pick-up locations at the following: Chandler Mall If interested in traveling by bus, please contact Queen Mum Lenny – On the Go Gales -- direct by e-mail at len100@cox.net or telephone her at 480-460-5498. DO NOT CONTACT JANIE. Please include the following information.
A minimum of 40 persons per bus is required. If the bus is not available for any reason, you will have the option of either a full refund ($50.00) or if you have other transportation available, a refund for bus only ($20.00). ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE BIRTHDAY BASH
Queen Mum Lenny will have a table in the vendor’s area at the AZ State Convention on March 18th. Tickets and information will be available. Birthday Bash information is also available at www.azredhats.com/az2005bdaybash.htm or contact Queen Mum Lenny. SUGGESTION: Make your reservations as soon as possible so your chapter will not be disappointed. New WEB Sites to Visit Jody Houghton's illustrations and writings have warmed the hearts of dedicated gift buyers for over twenty years. Her down-to-earth point of view and unique artistic style is attributed to the longevity of her successful home-based business. Jody attending our Red Hat Convention at the AZ Biltmore two years ago where she premiered her book, Girlfriend Wisdom. Drawing on her personal life experiences, spiritual values, and her peer group - Wise Women Over Fifty - in creating her work, Jody's positive and encouraging writing style inspires her readers to celebrate life each and every moment. Her artistic expression reveals a sense of whimsy with light-hearted humor and joy. Please visit www.zoeys.net to view all the products that Jody is offering our red and pink hatters! ***************************************************************** Sincerely, Sandra Inc. is offering a special color analysis and make over or 20% off any permanent make-up service to our red hatters. Since 1982, Sincerely Sandra, Inc. has helped thousands of women feel their best. We offer a variety of seminars and private appointments that are dedicated to fit your individual lifestyle. We have something for every woman! We are inviting you to hold your next Red Hat Meeting at Sincerely, Sandra’s studio at 2950 North Dobson Road, Suite #4, Chandler, AZ 85224, 480-899-2107. We can accommodate any size group and promise it will be a blast! Visit our website at www.sincerelysandra.com for more information. ***************************************************************** In Fun and Friendship 
February 12, 2005 Dear Red Hat Sisters This should be our month to shine, don’t you think?!! I love wearing red and we see it everywhere! It is the month of love; it is heart month! At my work, we’ve decided to wear red every Friday to remind everyone how important it is to take care of our hearts as heart disease is the number one killer among women. I secretly think of it as a way of letting everyone know how much life we over 50 women still have left to live! I’ve personally made some drastic changes in my life because I have having so much fun and pleasure out of meeting and going places with all my red hat sisters, that I want to keep myself in good health so I can continue enriching my life by making new friends and experiencing new “adventures in fun.” Update on AZ Red Hat Convention – March 18, 2005 Yes, we are SOLD OUT. Wow, two months ahead of time! But that does not mean your chapter cannot still come to partake of the unbelievable sight – 2,000+ red hat sisters coming together in friendship!
Below is a “tentative” outline for the day’s activities – please do NOT e-mail asking when the entertainment is because it’s a surprise and I don’t wish to give away the fun we have planned for you!! 8 a.m. – Vendors will be set up outside the Grand Ballroom in a 26,000 square foot pavilion in the northwest parking lot. Bring your checkbook, credit card and cash because I’m sure there is something they have with your name on it! 9 a.m. – Registration opens. For those of you lucky enough to get your reservations in early, please have one designee to approach the Registration table to pick up your envelope with your nametags in it. (Please remember your chapter name.) 11 a.m. (tentative) – Grand Ballroom doors open for reserved seating. Only those with nametags will be allowed to enter. 11: 30 a.m. – 3:30 - 4 PM (don’t hold me to it…sometimes we are just having way too much fun to stop) Lunch, program and entertainment begins --- let the good times roll!! Yahoo! It is HIGHLY suggested that your chapter may want to make a sign or carry some sort of an easily recognizable umbrella, stick, or distinctive sign to find each other in case you get lost or can’t find one another. We saw a variety of unique signs that helped chapter members find each other and it is fun seeing just how clever everyone can be. But remember, we must not block the view for our sisters sitting behind us while in the Grand Ballroom. It is also HIGHLY recommended to bring a shawl, boa, wrap in case you are chilly in the Grand Ballroom. You can always remove a sweater if you are warm rather than having nothing to cover your shoulders if you are chilly. Please be prepared for a LONG day of fun. We want to give you your money’s worth and have a lot in store for you. Our 2005 Calendar Girls will be autographing the new calendars from 9-10 AM and from 3-4 PM in the lobby outside the Grand Ballroom. Just so everyone is aware of how the seats are being assigned below is important information that you MUST pass on to your members so they are not surprised when they arrive at the convention and find out their group of 10 are split between two tables. The meeting planner has assigned seats as the checks arrived. If it is a large group, they are spli the table so we leave no empty seats at a table. So, yes, your group could quite possibly be split between two or more tables. If there are 8 of you, it is very possible that 4 will be at one table and 4 at another table or 5/3. Please understand it is very difficult to assign table numbers and not leave an empty seat where no one wishes to sit by themselves and away from their chapter. This is why we are splitting chapters and co-mingling with other chapters and I believe it is a wonderful way to meet new women and get great ideas for your chapter. Please do not sit at a table that you are not assigned to (table number will be on your nametag) otherwise, our “Purple Posey” will ask you to leave the Grand Ballroom. This is to be a day of fun and friendship, please co-mingle with your red hat sisters and make a new friend! If you are coming by bus, wonderful, you will not have to worry about where to park! If you’ve not made your reservation for your group to come by bus, please visit call Promenade Travel at 623-977-8800 or 1-888-AWAY I GO to make arrangements to travel in comfort to the convention and leave the driving to Promenade Travel. $20 Per Person/Roundtrip. Pick-up Points: Pick-up Time: 7:00am to 8:00am - depending on location -will arrive at convention prior to 9:00am Other pick-up points can be arranged with at least 20-passenger minimum at a pick-up point. There will be valet parking at $6 per car. If you wish, you can park your own car and there will be “people movers” to bring you to the entrance of the Grand Ballroom. If you are making it a long weekend of fun at the AZ Convention, why not see the below show at Actors Theatre where they are running a “Red Hat” Special just for you! The Last 5 Years Many of your attended Tapestry at Actors theatre where you enjoyed the music of Carol King. Now they are offering a special “red hat” price for an upcoming special musical, “The Last 5 Years.” Please click HERE for details for your chapter or call Jennifer Stencil at 602.253.6701 ext. 106 and she’d be happy to reserve fabulous seats for you! ***************************************************************** Creative Memories Workshop - Sunday February 13th - 11am to 5pm Fee: $15.00 includes Lunch, Space to "Crop" & a "Sweet" Valentine Gift For You from me! Please RSVP by Wednesday Feb. 9th - send your check* to:
*If you procrastinate, you may HOLD your space with a credit card by calling me. ***************************************************************** RED HAT TRAVEL TRIPS April 20 – 26, 2005 May 31 - June 2, 2005 North to Alaska – August 20-27, 2005 It isn’t to late to get your reservation booked on the fabulous cruise to Alaska with Sherry Pace of AZ Cruise Planners. I’m looking for a “purple” parka if anyone knows where I can purchase one please let me know. I cannot be caught out of uniform if you know what I mean. Get out of this August heat and lets cool off. Call Sherry Pace at 1-888-410-0005 or email her at azruiseplanners@cox.net. Or Click HERE for all the info. Red Hat Western Caribbean Cruise – December 3, 2005 A fabulous time was experience by 143 red hatters on the Mexican Riviera this past December on the Diamond Princess for 7 wonderful days! The ship was breathtakingly beautiful and decorated for the holidays, which made in even more dazzling! Cocktail parties hosted by our travel agent, Promenade Travel as well as High Tea, Purple PJ party and many other memorable experiences made our trip one to remember. I know many of our ladies signed up for next year’s cruise to the Western Caribbean and all information is available on our website or you can click on below link to receive the details. http://www.ptaz.com/red_hat%202005%20cruise.htm NOTE: Promenade Travel has made available to our red hat sisters the PPPPP --- Passionate Purple Pennies Payment Plan!! What is that??? If you want to go on an upcoming cruise but feel you can’t afford it, call Promenade and tell them you wish to start saving/paying for a cruise in the future. Send them $25, $50, $100 whatever and whenever you wish and they will put it towards your cruise and when it is time to sail, you have it paid for! 2006 – Save your Moola for the Hula! That’s right, we are sailing to Hawaii!! Date and price will be announced at a later time. We’ll probably sail over, cruise the islands and fly back to the states and just think, you will unpack your bags once only! And I’ve got to start searching for a grass skirt in purple!!!
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