Glitzy Chicks October Newsletter 2014

GLITZY CHICKS -  OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER

       

Celebrating Birthdays this month, Our Wishes go out to:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

 

JUDY PINTO - 10/10         KATHY ROSELLO - 10/16 

 BARBARA DEMARCO - 10/29 

 

Membership: 

Please join us in welcoming our new Glitzy Chicks to our chapter in September:

Desdemona (Des) Johnson

Rosemary Pryne

Linda Reinhart

 And our Glitzy Chicks who joined our Chapter in August:

Marie Johnson

Lynn Martin

Karen Seminary

We welcome you warmly to our Chapter !

  

A Note from our Queen

 

As most of you know October is the month we collect dues of 12.00 for the year.  At our last meeting we talked about a couple of things we can do with the money we have in our “Chick” account.  We only use these funds for such expenses as the yearly renew of our chapter with RHS and in the past we used the money to help with the cost of our pins and the Chick bags.  Some of us thought we would like visors with Glitzy Chicks embroidered on them and some thought they would like to do some sort of food treat.

 

With this in mind we had a few visors made up.  The cost is 10.00 each.  We will use half dues money and the other half will be purchased by anyone who wishes to have one.  Linda will have them and be selling them for 5.00.  I think she has more of the bags also 5.00.  The pins are gone.

 

For the food choice we will arrange to have our Christmas party at Shirley’s catered.  We will have a couple of hot dishes along with some extras and dessert will be included.  Shirley is happy with our plan and is looking forward to as many as possible to come and enjoy her festive home.

 

Marty

Past Event Happenings

 

Sept 16th  -Fall Lake George Red Hat Luncheon Cruise  

aboard the Luc du Saint Sacrament Boat

 

The Chicks boarded the boat for the Red Hat Day Cruise on Lake George for a fun day.  A big thank you to Tina Sawyer for collecting the money and organizing and reserving the main floor seating for our group of 20 ladies and making sure everyone had a ticket to board.  

Brenda Earhart won the twist dance contest and Tina and Barb were back up singers to the band during one of the songs. 

 

Riding Hy Resort Weekend

Friday—Sunday, September 19—21, 2014

Chucky planned a fun Red Hat weekend for our chapter, a Red Hat Weekend at the  

Ridin-Hy Ranch Resort  on Sherman Lake. Our weekend was everything Chucky told us it would be. Upon our arrival we enjoyed lunch in the main dining of the lodge and then we enjoyed boarding the pontoon boat for a riding around the lake.  We came back and enjoyed sitting around the lodge’s fireplace in cozy furniture where we all could relax. There was an activity board in the main lodge that listed that activities were going on and the times.   We enjoyed the rodeo, took wagon wheel rides, several of us went horseback riding and all walked around the ranch to see the horses and surrounding. Saturday afternoon we went swimming in the indoor heated pool and relaxed in the hot tub.  That night we enjoyed a fun game of Bingo and then enjoyed listening and dancing to the band that played both Friday and Saturday evening.   Thank you, Chucky for being our perfect hostess and organizing and planning the weekend and for making it a special time we all will remember being together on Sherman Lake.

October 4 th  - Fall Luncheon Welcoming our New Chicks to our Chapter

Place:  Fo`Castle Farm County Store,  Burnt Hills

Time:  11:00 AM    (Red Hat attire)

What a nice way for everyone to meet our new members by enjoying lunch and getting to know each other.   We recently had six new ladies join our group and this would be a great opportunity for us to welcome them and say hello.

If you haven’t been there before, the farm and country store have been a tradition in Burnt Hills since 1908.  Be drawn back to a bygone era as you enter this charming country store.  There is a wide assortment of unique gifts, Wind chimes, throws, collectibles, jams, jellies, honey, candles, lotions soaps and more.

We will be seated for lunch in the farm’s bright and cheery sunroom and will be choosing from their menu which includes a variety of sandwiches, soup of the day as well as heartier dishes.   The farm also includes a bakery full of pies, breads, cookies and other treat.  Let’s not forget the farm’s fresh made cider donuts! 

If you are planning on attending, please let Linda Pflieger know at email linnie5@nycap.rr.com or call her at 355-3334.  Please respond by September 29^th.

Directions:

From Schenectady

Follow Balltown Road to the Rexford Bridge. Proceed straight for 3.7 miles. Fo'Castle Farm Country Store will be on your right.

  From the Northway I-87    Take Exit 9 and turn West off the ramp. Follow for 6          miles until you come to the light where Route 146 bears left. Make a right from there and proceed on Blue Barns Road for 2.7 miles. Fo'Castle Farm Country Store will be on your right.

  From Saratoga 

Follow Route 50 South through Ballston Spa. Proceed 5 miles south until you see the water tower on the right. 1/4 mile after that make a left on Kingsley Road and proceed 1/2 mile and Fo'Castle Farm Country Store will be on your left.

  OCTOBER 17^th – Brown House Inn 

The Haunted Tea

Though not normally inhabited by ghosts, the Brown House Inn sets the scene to help celebrate a favorite Victorian holiday-All Hallows Eve.

First, discover what your future holds, make a nutting fortune, and exchange it with a friend (no peeking).

 

You may open one with a penny for poverty, a button for a bachelor’s life, or any number of fanciful fortunes.

Then chose either to make your way by candlelight to the Ladies Parlor, to hear the ghost stories of the Inn, including the story of

 Louisa Browns unhappy portrait, and what happened to Kid Brown on the night of the Great Fire, OR (“in light as if t’were day”) try some Halloween games and magic tricks sure to amuse and confuse.

 

Of course, after all our Halloween mischief we will retire for Tea!

Cost $15.00

Please Bring Slippers

Please email Kathy at ella101659@aol.com or call her at 477-2715 if you are planning on attending. This will be a spirited evening for sure!  Please send your check made payable to Kathy Rossello at 42 Celeste Drive, Rensselaer, NY 12144 by October 1 st in order for her to secure our reservation that evening.   Also remember to send Kathy your dress size for this event for a dress that the inn will have for you to wear that evening.

Directions:
Brown House Inn, 6256 State Highway 30, Amsterdam, NY 12010

The Inn is located on Route 30, south of Amsterdam, New York, 3.5 miles from the New York State Thruway Exit 27 (Interstate 90), heading toward Schoharie. Just go down the hill into the village of Minaville, the Inn is on the right, just past the Florida Fire Department, and across from the Florida Reform Church 

 

Black Hatting Event

BEWITCHING BANSHEE BASH – October 29, 2014

Can you imagine a dining room filled with witches?

 Come dressed as a witch and see!

 Pat Montgomery,  Judy Pinto and the Banshee Beauts are hosting this Halloweeny Event

 

Time:          October 29, 2014 from 12pm to 3pm

Location:    Portofino’s Italian Restaurant

831 New Loudon Road, (entrance at Travelodge Hotel)              Latham, NY

Cost: $25 payable to Pat Montgomery (Tel #: 370-2117)

                     849 Londonderry Rd. Schenectady, NY 12309

Non-refundable reservation by Oct. 15 or before event fills up. Limited to 75.

Luncheon Selection:  Bruschetta family style on each table

(Select One)                             Eggplant Parmigiana  w/penne

                                                          Chicken Basilico w/fresh pesto cream sauce

                                                                   Penne alla Vodka

Includes: Bewitching Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Soda; cash bar available

Prizes will be awarded to           a) The Ugliest Witch

                                                            b) The Funniest Witch

                                                            c) The Most Bewitching Witch

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November 1, 2014

ANNUAL PJ BREAKFAST AT THE FAIRWAYS IN HALFMOON

The Happy Hillers from Hoosick Falls and the Hat-itudes from Schaghticoke will be hosting this year.  The breakfast will be held from 9:30am – 1pm.  Location is the Fairways of Halfmoon 17-Johnson Road, Mechanicville. 

Attire is Purple PJs,  Robes or Nightgowns and of course your Red Hat!

Price is 22.00

Seating is limited to the first 200 red hatter paid.   There will be raffles, door prizes a DJ and vendors.

If you plan on attending and have not sent in your check please make your checks made payable to Sharon Clairmond in the amount of 22.00 and mail your checks to Linda Pflieger, 336 Shirlwood Drive, Schenectady, NY  12306.  I will mailed the checks together to Sharon to make it easiler.  

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SAVE THE DATE  -  DECEMBER 9^th, 2014

The Sparkling Scarletts have invited the Chicks to their annual Christmas Holiday Party. 

SPARKLING SCARLETTS CHRISTMAS PARTY

 (5:30 TO 8:30 PM)

PLACE

Browns Brewing Company

Revolution Hall (First Floor)

417 River Street

Troy, New York 12180

 

More information will follow as we are closer to the date.

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SAVE THE DATE   _ DECEMBER 12, 2014. 

Ade has invited us to her home to enjoy a COOKIE EXCHANGE.  More detail will follow in a few weeks

More information will follow as we are closer to the date.

 

SAVE THE DATE;       December 19, 2014 

 

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY AT SHIRLEY’S HOME.  Shirley will be hosting her annual holiday get to gether on December 19^th.

 

For the food choice we will arrange to have our Christmas party at Shirley’s catered.  We will have a couple of hot dishes along with some extras and dessert will be included.  Shirley is happy with our plan and is looking forward to as many as possible to come and enjoy her festive home.

 

More information will follow as we get closer to the season.

 

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Black Hatting Event

                                               

 

The Black Hat Diamond Divas Invitation to a New Year’s Masquerade Party

 

Masquerade Mask and Black Hat Attire

When:   Saturday, December 27, 2014

 

Cost:    $55.00

             Cash Bar (wait staff will be available in the room to take our drink orders)

 

Time:   5:30 PM – 8:00 PM                                                                                                         

 

Where:  Bellini’s Italian Restaurant Eatery -  19 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065 

              (Bellini’s is located across the street from the Clifton Country Mall)

 

 There will be a Masquerade Mask contest for the most elegant mask.

Plan for a Diva evening of fun and there could be a New Year’s surprise!

This event is limited to 50 people as there is a limited seating capacity, please register now, if you are planning on attending.

Menu will include: (your choice of one of the following entrées)

 

Parmigiano - , Chicken or Eggplant-pan-fried cutlets, Bellini’s marinara cream sauce, rigatoni pasta

Marsala - sautéed chicken medallions, wild mushrooms, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, sweet marsala sauce, risotto

Bolognese - pappardelle pasta, meat sauce of veal, beef & pork, Stanislaus tomatoes, shaved parmigiano 

Nino’s Classico - rigatoni pasta, Italian sausage, The 1/2 lb. meatball, pecorino romano, Bellini’s marinara cream sauce

Salad-

         Mixed greens tossed with tomato, dried berries topped with shaved parmigiano and a

        Crisp romaine leaves tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved parmigiano, served family style.

       Served with homemade fresh bread with a pesto olive oil in a dipping bowl.

 

Dessert –  Bellini’s Chef’s Sweet Creations Served Family Style with choice of soda, coffee, hot tea or ice tea.      

                  

Please contact Linda Pflieger at linnie5@nycap.rr.com or 355-3334, if you are planning on attending.

 

Please make out your check in the amount of $55.00 payable to:

Linda Pflieger, 336 Shirlwood Drive, Schenectady, NY 12306 by October 15, 2014.

 

We hope to see you there.  It will be an enjoyable event where we’ll get an early start on celebrating 2015!

 

January  2015 -  Happy New Year!!!!

 

SAVE THE DATE   -  Annual Breath your Breath Luncheon – January 10th 

 

More information to follow

 

SAVE THE DATE     February  14th -  Valentine Day Birthday Bash Dinner

 

More information will follow

 

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If you have any events or suggestions for an event or events you would like our chapter to attend, please let Marty and myself know.  

 

Happy Fall!!

Marty and Linnie

The Glitzy Chicks

 

 

 

Glitzy Chicks at Ridin Hy Ranch at Sherman Lake