Dear Red Hat Sisters

The Second Annual Decadent Dames’ Derby Day at Turf Paradise was a huge success and playing the ponies couldn’t have been more fun!  Nearly 250 red hatters attended a day of betting in the private dining area at the newly remodeled Turf Paradise.  Everyone went home a winner whether it was from placing a lucky bet, winning a raffle basket, or $448 from the 50/50 drawing!  The West Valley Child Crises Center was the recipient of the remaining $448.  Watch for next year’s Derby Day in an upcoming Update or on our website at www.azredhats.com under AZ Events.

Observance – Over the past seven years as our organization has grown, I see how close many chapter members have become and the camaraderie that is felt is a strong force and one to be reckoned with.  We all realize many of our members loose spouses, deal with disease and can suffer from unexpected hiccups in our lives.  Our ladies rally around our sister in need and that force can take your breath away.  For those doing the giving, realize the pure joy and satisfaction of helping a sister in need.  As each year passes, we realize there will be more sisters that will need our support and the Good Lord will bless each and every one of you who extends her hand to those in need.  What a joy it is to see how so many women forming that Circle of Friendship and making a difference in someone’s life.

Silent Sunday at the Orpheum

The Orpheum invites all Red Hat chapters the final show of the season on Sunday, April 29.  It will be a Silent Move, NEVADA , starring Gary Cooper and William Powell.  The Valley of the Sun chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society presents the movie.  A gentleman from the organ society said he'd love to see the theater filled with Red Hat ladies. Cost is $10 per person. Ron Rhodes gives a half hour concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ before the movie begins. He also plays all during the movie. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Doors open at 2 pm. The Orpheum Theater is located at 203 West Adams .   Why not have an early lunch at Sam’s Café and the drive over to the Orpheum.  http://phoenix.gov/STAGES/orpheum.html

Don’t Miss Out on the following “All-State” Red Hat Events -

May 19, 2007 – The Full Monty – NOTICE --- A NIGHT OF FUN!!! Men are included for The Full Monty as well.

Okay --- here is the deal ladies…..now listen carefully.  Do you remember Tom Jones (aka Ken Foley) at the AZ RH Convention????  Do you recall how he had you rock n’ and a rollin’ until you were breathless???  Well…guess what….if ….IF…we sell all seats at the Broadway Palm on May 19^th for the evening performance, you will get a “2-fer”…what is a 2-fer you ask???  It is a 2 for 1 deal.  Tom Jones will perform for 40+ minutes prior to show time just for you.  He will leave you breathless and you will want to rock the night away….BUT….you must get your girlfriends together and book your reservations now.  I only have about a week to make this a sellout or else, we do not get Tom Jones.  This is an EXTRA FREEBIE to you.  What a deal…$50 for dinner, The Full Monty AND Tom Jones!!!  Yahoo, we can do it….but we must sell all seats.

So…for those of  you who have already made your reservations, tell your friends, neighbors and cousins, that you want to see TOM JONES too….so call the number below and get those reservations in.  If we do NOT sellout, Tom Jones (Ken Foley) will not be able to perform…so come on….let’s get on the phone and get more reservations….call # below to make it happen….we can do it!!!  What fun this is going to be…we’ll have a “2-fer” and you won’t find a better deal than that!  Hubbies and significant others are welcome as well.

On another note….if you are coming from out of town….I’ll see what kind of deals I can get on local hotels close by….and if we can get a busload (at least 30) from southern AZ, Prescott area, Payson/Show Low area, we will you a good deal on the bus trip down…just call Promenade and tell them you want to get members from other chapters together to come down for the show!!!

This will be the LAST WEEK to get your reserved seats and be able to sit with your chapter.  We plan on having “pre-show” entertainment that you will not want to miss….and the music will get you dancing!!!  Call now to get your reservation. 1-866-9 Red Hat -- 623-974-8668   We have reserved the ENTIRE theatre for an evening of fun and frolic.  Once the tickets are gone…oh, well.  We will have drawings and give-aways at this ALL RED-HAT EVENT.  Make it a fun time for your chapter and let’s not forget, it WILL BE a night to remember!!!  http://www.ptaz.com/red%20hat%20travel.net/RH%20full_monty.htm

Girls Night – The Musical
SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Theater 4301
$35.25/per person

Hilarious and touching, Girls Night, The Musical follows five friends as they re-live their past, celebrate the present and look to the future during a wild and outrageous girls night out at a karaoke bar. You’ll recognize many of the characters…Carol the party girl, blunt Anita who tells it like it is, Liza and her "issues," boring Kate the designated driver and Sharon, the not-so-angelic angel who just couldn’t resist tagging along. Girls Night, The Musical is bursting with energy and packed with classic anthems, from Lady Marmalade and I Will Survive to It’s Raining Men and Girls Just Want to Have Fun. You know you don’t need an excuse for a good time...so grab your sisters, your girlfriends and your workmates and prepare to laugh, cry and dance in the aisles!

Theater 4301 - Located on the corner of Drinkwater Boulevard and Fifth Avenue in downtown Scottsdale , one block east of Scottsdale Road , in the Galleria Corporate Centre.

Parking for Theater 4301 is available at the Galleria Corporate Centre.  The parking garage is just north of Theater 4301 on Stetson Dr. Parking at both the Galleria Corporate Centre and the parking lot just west of Theater 4301 is free to the public.  http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/event.php?id=490

Don’t Miss Out on the following Red Hat Travel Trips 

September 21, 2007 – Pacific Coastal Cruise for the Red Hatters – join me for a cool cruise while it’s hot in AZ Cruise --- let’s hop aboard a cable car in San Francisco, then cruise to Catalina Island

http://www.ptaz.com/red%20hat%20travel.net/
Red%20Hat%20Travel.Net%20Home%20Page.htm

Upcoming Red Hat All-State Events – Stay Tuned

It will be this summer before I have all the final details together for the 3^rd Annual Boo Bash on October 27, 2007.  Mark your calendar and get that costume designed.  Last year was a huge success and we hope to have a repeat in a much larger venue!!

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Dear Red Hat Sisters

Thirteen days and counting…..all details are coming together for AZ’s 6^th annual red hat convention, March Madness at the Marriott!  The flowers are all in bloom and the resort is beautiful.  Now…question…where is your ticket?  Do you have it tucked away in a safe place?  Next to the hat you’ll be wearing?  In the purse you will be carrying?  Make yourself a sticky note…not one…not two but perhaps three sticky notes reminding you where you placed your ticket for the convention so you will remember to find it, bring it and not to loose it!  When you friends drop by to visit you and see your sticky notes, they may want to put you away but please feel free to place the blame on me.

Just in case you forgot some of the details, please read below:

• It is difficult to regulate the temperature for everyone; therefore, layer your clothing or bring a wrap in case you are chilly.

• Wear comfortable shoes as the vendor pavilion is as large as ever and you will NOT want to miss anything.

• Vendor pavilion will be open for shopping at 8 a.m.  There will be Starbucks coffee available for your purchase.  The Blue Sage Restaurant will be open early AM in case you get an urge for a bite to eat prior to lunch as our lunch will not be served before 12 noon.  There is a Starbucks inside the hotel as well with some sweets to satisfy that sweet tooth.

• There will be limited seats near the vendor tent to rest before the doors open in the Grand Ballroom.  There will NOT be seats in the lobby area and there will be no reason for you to line up or enter the main ballroom area before we open the doors at approximately 11:30 a.m.  Therefore, you will need plan accordingly on when you will be arriving.

• Valet parking will be available for $6.00 per car.

• Raffle tickets will be sold beginning at 8 AM for color TV, DVD player, George Forman Grill, weekend packages at some AZ Casinos, and much, MUCH more, as well as a 50/50 raffle.

• There will be two 16 foot audiovisual screens on each side of the stage so everyone will have the best view possible---there are no bad seats in the place!

• The collectors tee shirts that have been designed for March Madness at the Marriott will be held at the T-SHIRT TABLE inside the vendor pavilion with your name on each t-shirt package.

 Many emails have been coming my way…and “YES, we still do have tickets available.”  It is not too late to experience a day of fun, friendship and lots of laughs.  Just fill out the form below and mail as soon as possible with your stamped, self-addressed envelope and your tickets will be returned to you immediately.  The deadline for reservations has been extended to March 5 so there is still time.  Don’t miss the great time we have planned for you.  Registration form found on AZ’s website at www.azredhats.com.

Name or QM or Designee ______________________________

Chapter Name _____________________________________

Address __________________________________________

City _________________________ State _____  Zip _______

Ph # __________________ E-Mail ______________________

Send check for $65/pp to Janie Rausch, 1717 E. Cielo Grande Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85024

Include stamped, self-address envelope in order to have your reserved ticket (s) mailed to you.

March 31, 2007 – Second Annual Derby Days – ADDENDUM – This year we have a “Private” room for our Annual Derby Day which only seats 250.  At first we decided not to include the hubbies but many of the ladies don’t drive and didn’t want to miss out on the fun so we said OKAY….BRING THE HUBBIES and they can sit right next to you….but they have to promise that if they win any of the races, they must share with you or perhaps by you a new red hat….can’t have too many of those!

So, we do have limited seats left but if you will call Promenade Travel right away and tell them you are sending additional monies for hubbies to sit with your group, they will be sure to place you all together.  Now remember, this is a PRIVATE party and once we sell out, you will only be able to attend the races as a spectator in the general seating area and won’t be able to participate in our 50/50 raffle as well as our prizes which is where all the fun will be happening in our Private Dining area.  Click on link to make your reservations now.  http://www.azredhats.com/az2007derbydays.htm  1-866-9 Red Hat -- 623-974-8668

April 14-15, 2007 – Just Desserts and Girls Get-Away Weekend – Join me for a fun-filled trip to Sierra Vista on Tax-Day Weekend!!!  We’ll leave early Saturday morning and stop for lunch before arriving in Sierra Vista for JUST DESSERT and a chance to shop AND sell your red hat items.  Yes…you can clean out your closet of items you don’t wear anymore, pin an envelope with your name and price you want on each article and when you arrive at JUST DESSETS in Sierra Vista, they will bring it to the shopping area for everyone to GO SHOPPING!  After this fun time, we’ll have dinner (on own) and spend the night in Sierra Vista. The next morning, following breakfast, we'll head to Bisbee for more shopping and then on to famous Tombstone (remember the gunfight at the OK Corral?) and yet more shopping! We'll stop for dinner (on own) on the way home. Be sure to do your exercises to get ready to carry your entire purchases home -- and get ready for a wonderful weekend of fun!  Just click on the link below for all the details.  http://www.ptaz.com/red%20hat%20travel.net/
RH%20just%20dessert%20sierra%20vists.htm

May 19, 2007 – The Full Monty – NOTICE --- Men are included for The Full Monty as well.   We have reserved the ENTIRE theatre for an evening of fun and frolic.  Once the tickets are gone…oh, well.  We will have drawings and give-aways at this ALL RED-HAT EVENT.  Make it a fun time for your chapter and let’s not forget, it WILL BE a night to remember!!!  http://www.ptaz.com/red%20hat%20travel.net/RH%20full_monty.htm

I’m escorting a bus of 55 red hatters on Wednesday to see Celine Dion and another bus leaves on Friday for another weekend show.  We’ll be getting tickets for at least three more shows in the Fall to see her before she leaves.  The tickets will be slightly higher since it is her last few shows.  Call Promenade and asked to be placed on a waitlist for the fall shows.  1-866-9 Red Hat -- 623-974-8668

Also – once Celine leaves, guess who will be performing???  Cher and Bette Midler will be alternating performances.  Which performer do  you want to go see?  Both?  Call and let Promenade know and asked to be placed on a waitlist for tickets for your chapter.

Ladies --- I want to hear from you if you want to plan a travel trip with group.  I can help you get the word out to other chapters to fill a bus for you and away you go!  Where will that be?  Lake Powell this summer?  San Diego this summer?  Alaska?  Solvang?  Branson?  Smokey Mountains?  Europe?  Cruising---4-day trip, 7-day, 14-day???  Let’s pack our bags and go!

Red Hat – Red Hot Travel Trips --- Don’t miss out on the fun with Promenade Travel and the Red Hatters!

UPCOMING MOTOR COACH TRIPS – Click on links below for further details.  I’m REALLY looking forward to going to the Pageant of the Masters as I’ve heard so much about it and this will be my first trip to it.

The trip to San Francisco is one I’ve REALLY been looking forward to as this is one of my favorite places in the USA….and then down to beautiful Carmel….oh, I can hardly wait!                   

  September 21, 2007 – Pacific Coastal Cruise for the Red Hatters – join me for a cool cruise while it’s hot in AZ Cruise --- let’s hop aboard a cable car in San Francisco, then cruise to Catalina Island

October 28, 2007 – Italy and Greece await your arrival!

http://www.ptaz.com/red%20hat%20travel.net/
RH%20oct_28_greek_isles_cruise.htm

CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY • Naples, Italy • At Sea • Santorini, Greece • Rhodes, Greece • Kusadasi, Turkey • Mykonos, Greece • Athens, Greece • Katakolon, Greece• Corfu, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia • VENICE, ITALY (2)

Mark these upcoming RED HAT events down and watch for more details:

•  October 27, 2007 – Old Bats in Red Hats Boo Bash (Halloween Party)

• December 29, 2007 – January 1, 2008 – Rose Bowl Parade and New Year’s Eve Party + lots more!!

• September 2008 – Alaska Cruise and Train Ride

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Dear Red Hat Sisters

Wow….what fun we had in Tucson on Saturday at the Birthday Bash!!!  Over 800 ladies attended from all over the state and some even came home with a little extra jingle in their pockets!  The main entertainer was a Tom Jones impersonator and as you know, there will also be another “Tom Jones” at the state convention…perhaps we should have a Tom Jones sing off!!  Ha Ha!

As many of you know…we have two upcoming trips to see Celine in Las Vegas and we’ll be staying in Primm, NV.  The first trip (Feb. 28^th departure) is SOLD OUT and I believe there are two seats available on the second trip (Mar 2^nd departure.)  Call Promenade Travel immediately if you want to reserve the two available seats.  As you know, this year is Celine’s last year entertaining in Las Vegas.  If you are interested in seeing her before her contract ends, please let Promenade Travel know and they will plan another trip in the October/November 2007 timeframe.  You will not need to put any money down at this time; they only want to know if there is an interest so they can order the tickets.  Call them at 623-977-8800 or 1-888-AWAY I GO or email at pts@ptaz.com

AZ 6^th Red Hat Convention – March Madness at the Marriott – March 11, 2007  All tickets have been mailed for our upcoming convention.  Please put them in a safe place and most importantly, remember where they are and bring them the day of the convention!!!  The taste testing was last week at the JW and I must say….they have outdone themselves once again and the dessert will be a double WOW.  Now for a few details for you in regards to the convention:

• It is difficult to regulate the temperature for everyone; therefore, layer your clothing or bring a wrap in case you are chilly.

• Wear comfortable shoes as the vendor pavilion is as large as ever and you will NOT want to miss anything.

• Vendor pavilion will be open for shopping at 8 a.m.  There will be Starbucks coffee available for your purchase.  The Blue Sage Restaurant will be open early AM in case you get an urge for a bite to eat prior to lunch as our lunch will not be served before 12 noon.  There is a Starbucks inside the hotel as well with some sweets to satisfy that sweet tooth.

• There will be limited seats near the vendor tent to rest before the doors open in the Grand Ballroom.  There will NOT be seats in the lobby area and there will be no reason for you to line up or enter the main ballroom area before we open the doors at approximately 11:30 a.m.  Therefore, you will need plan accordingly on when you will be arriving.

• Valet parking will be available for $6.00 per car.

• Raffle tickets will be sold beginning at 8 AM for color TV, DVD player, George Forman Grill, weekend packages at some AZ Casinos, and much, MUCH more, as well as a 50/50 raffle.

• There will be two 16 foot audiovisual screens on each side of the stage so everyone will have the best view possible---there are no bad seats in the place!

• The collectors tee shirts that have been designed for March Madness at the Marriott will be held at the T-SHIRT TABLE inside the vendor pavilion with your name on each t-shirt package.

Many emails have been coming my way…and “YES, we still do have tickets available.”  It is not too late to experience a day of fun, friendship and lots of laughs.  Just fill out the form below and mail as soon as possible with your stamped, self-addressed envelope and your tickets will be returned to you immediately.  The deadline for reservations has been extended to March 5 so there is still time.  Don’t miss the great time we have planned for you.  Registration form found on AZ’s website at www.azredhats.com.

Name or QM or Designee ______________________________

Chapter Name _____________________________________

Address __________________________________________

City _________________________ State _____  Zip _______

Ph # __________________ E-Mail ______________________

Send check for $65/pp to Janie Rausch, 1717 E. Cielo Grande Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85024

Include stamped, self-address envelope in order to have your reserved ticket (s) mailed to you.

March 31, 2007 – Second Annual Derby Days – We only have 50 tickets left for Derby Day.  The tickets are only $25.  We have a private room for red hatters only.  We will not be out with the general public as we were last year.  Husbands can come and they will be able to have lunch in the general public area, as the private dining will be exclusively for red hatters.  Click on link to make your reservations now.  http://www.azredhats.com/az2007derbydays.htm

April 14-15, 2007 – Just Desserts and Girls Get-Away Weekend – Join me for a fun-filled trip to Sierra Vista on Tax-Day Weekend!!!  We’ll leave early Saturday morning and stop for lunch before arriving in Sierra Vista for JUST DESSERT and a chance to shop AND sell your red hat items.  Yes…you can clean out your closet of items you don’t wear anymore, pin an envelope with your name and price you want on each article and when you arrive at JUST DESSERTS in Sierra Vista, they will bring it to the shopping area for everyone to GO SHOPPING!  After this fun time, we’ll have dinner (on own) and spend the night in Sierra Vista. The next morning, following breakfast, we'll head to Bisbee for more shopping and then on to famous Tombstone (remember the gunfight at the OK Corral?) and yet more shopping! We'll stop for dinner (on own) on the way home. Be sure to do your exercises to get ready to carry your entire purchases home -- and get ready for a wonderful weekend of fun!  Just click on the link below for all the details.  http://www.ptaz.com/red%20hat%20travel.net/
RH%20just%20dessert%20sierra%20vists.htm

May 19, 2007 – The Full Monty – Oh, my goodness…..what a fun time this evening will be and yes, you can bring your hubby or significant other for an evening of laughs, good food and prizes so don’t wait long as the tickets will soon be gone.  We’ve reserved the entire Broadway Palm Dinner theatre in the East Valley.  You cannot get the tickets from any other venue…only by clicking on the link below.  Deadline is April 15 but the sooner you get your reservations in, the better seats you will have.  http://www.ptaz.com/red%20hat%20travel.net/RH%20full_monty.htm

Red Hat – Red Hot Travel Trips --- Don’t miss out on the fun with Promenade Travel and the Red Hatters!

UPCOMING MOTOR COACH TRIPS – Click on links below for further details.  I’m REALLY looking forward to going to the Pageant of the Masters as I’ve heard so much about it and this will be my first trip to it.

The trip to San Francisco is one I’ve REALLY been looking forward to as this is one of my favorite places in the USA….and then down to beautiful Carmel….oh, I can hardly wait!                   

September 21, 2007 – Pacific Coastal Cruise for the Red Hatters – join me for a cool cruise while it’s hot in AZ Cruise --- let’s hop aboard a cable car in San Francisco, then cruise to Catalina Island

October 28, 2007 – Italy and Greece await your arrival!

http://www.ptaz.com/red%20hat%20travel.net/
RH%20oct_28_greek_isles_cruise.htm

CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY • Naples, Italy • At Sea • Santorini, Greece • Rhodes, Greece • Kusadasi, Turkey • Mykonos, Greece • Athens, Greece • Katakolon, Greece• Corfu, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia • VENICE, ITALY (2)

Mark these upcoming RED HAT events down and watch for more details:

•  October 27, 2007 – Old Bats in Red Hats Boo Bash (Halloween Party)

• December 29, 2007 – January 1, 2008 – Rose Bowl Parade and New Year’s Eve Party + lots more!!

• September 2008 – Alaska Cruise and Train Ride

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