The Ya Ya Divas and Diamond Divas : February 2016

Happy February Ladies!!

Chicks Celebrating Birthdays This Month

Linnie 2/8
Marian 2/10
Phyllis 2/15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Red Hat Events Coming Up

Hi Chicks, this event is fast approaching.
Please send in your check to Kathy Liska as soon as possible in order for you to obtain a seat to this event. Please decide whether you will be taking the bus or driving yourself to this event. Information is listed below.

MARCH 15, 2016
IT’S THE POT O’ GOLD OF FUN!
JOIN US FOR THE ULTIMATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
AT THE LOG CABIN IN HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS!
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 FROM 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
featuring
GERRY MALONE & THE LADS
Sing along to “Green Alligator,” “Galway Bay,” and “Danny Boy,” just to name a few.
They’ll be singing, dancing, and the Grand St. Patrick’s Day dinner featuring:
Hors d’oeuvres, Irish soda bread, Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, rolls and butter, Bailey’s Irish Cream cake, coffee, tea, and one complimentary glass of either Guinness or wine!
DRIVE YOURSELF PRICE -- $48.00
YANKEE TRAILS BUS ROUND TRIP -- $89.00
CHECKS PAYABLE TO: HORIZON TOURS
Mail check and registration form to Kathy Liska, 1 Genium Plaza, Schenectady, NY 12304.
DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2016. No refunds can be given, but reservations can be transferred.

Here is the departure and return information for Yankee Trails.
Departure Points:
Walmart, Latham Farms - 9:00am
Pet Smart, Crossgates Commons - 9:15am
Yankee Trails, Rensselaer - 9:30am
Return Information:
We will depart at 3:30pm with an approximate arrival in the Capital District at 5:30pm. Non-stop each way.
Driving directions:
Take I-90 East to Boston-Taconic Parkway exit.
Take exit 4 to I-91 North to Holyoke.
Take 17B to Route 141 West toward Easthampton.
Arrive at 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA 01040.
From Albany, the travel time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you have any questions, please give Kathy (“Chucky”) a call at 372-6708 during the day and 355-9005 in the evening.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM TO ACCOMPANY YOUR PAYMENT.

POT O’ GOLD REGISTRATION form
CHAPTER NAME: ____________________________________
RED HAT ATTENDEE: _________________________________
PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________________
Check one:
DRIVE YOURSELF _________ $48.00
YANKEE TRAILS BUS ___________ $89.00
BUS STOP:
1. LATHAM FARMS WALMART
9:00 AM __________
2. PET SMART, CROSSGATES COMMONS
9:15 AM __________
3. YANKEE TRAILS DEPOT, RENSSELAER
9:30 AM__________

THE BUS LEAVES THE LOG CABIN AT 3:30 PM and will
RETURN to the capital district around 5:30 PM.

PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM PER PERSON. IF SEVERAL IN A CHAPTER ARE SIGNING UP, PLEASE ATTACH CHECK TO INDIVIDUAL FORM. NOTE: BY FILLING OUT CHAPTER NAME, THOSE DRIVING OR TAKING THE BUS WILL BE SEATED TOGETHER BY CHAPTER.

No refunds but transferable

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MARCH 19th- Glitzy Chicks Dinner and Chapter Meeting Evening

WE WILL BE MEETING FOR DINNER AND OUR CHAPTER MEETING AT PIZZA UNO, ROUTE 7, LATHAM, NY AT 6:00 pm.
We will be ordering off the menu and will be requesting separate Checks. We will be discussing our upcoming events and also any ideas and suggestions our Chicks have.
Hope to see you there. If you are planning on attending please contact Marty at mdeschaine@hotmail.com or call her at 382-0815.
RSVP by March 1st is appreciated.

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APRIL 25TH, 2016
THE SPINDLE CITY DIVAS ARE HOSTING
“NATIONAL RED HATS DAY”
AT THE HILTON INN, CLIFTON PARK, NY

REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 11:00 A.M.
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AT 12:00 NOON
VENDOR SHOPPING
GUEST SPEAKER- “THE VICTORIAN LADY, SUSAN MCLANE” WILL SPEAK ON 100 YEARS OF HATS WITH A DEMONSTRATION ON THE PROPER WAY TO WEAR A HAT AT 1:30 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT AND BASKET RAFFEL WILL FOLLOW SPEAKER

MENU CHOICES ARE:
CHAR GRILLED BISTRO SIRLOIN- SLICED & SERVED WITH MADEIRA SAUCE, SMASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES, & SEASONAL VEGETABLES.
HAND CARVED PANCETTA & SAGE PORK LOIN- WITH VINEGAR PEPPER JUS, COTTAGE FRIES, SAUTEED JULIENNE VEGETABLES
CHICKEN PICCATA- WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE, RICE PILAF, BUTTERED SNIPPED GREEN BEENS.
VEGETARIAN MEALS UPON REQUEST
GRANNY SMITH APPLE CRISP WITH CINNAMON WHIPPED CREAM

ALL MEALS SERVED WITH HOUSE SALAD, ROLLS & BUTTER, COFFEE, TEA OR ICE TEA. CASH BAR AVAILABLE.

COST OF LUNCHEON IS $35.00 AND CHECK IS MADE PAYABLE TO:
SPINDLE CITY DIVAS AND MAILED TO:

MARTY DESCHAINE
1289 PARKWOOD BLVD
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308
PHONE 382-0815

PLEASE GET YOUR RESERVATIONS IN EARLY AND CHECK ARE DUE TO MARTY BY MARCH 9,2016. Marty will send in our checks and food choices together.
NO REFUND WILL BE MADE AFTER APRIL 1, 2016.
PLEASE PUT CHAPTER NAME AND MEAL CHOICE ON CHECKS.

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MOM PROM – APRIL 29TH AT MALLOZZI’S IN ROTTERDAM

Vicky Holley and Barb DeMarco brought a fun suggestion to our group. The Mom Prom, Friday April 29th 6:30 at Mallozzi’s. At our Catch Your Breath Lunch last Saturday, Vicky went over some of the details of the Prom with the group. This event is hosted by the Zonta Organization as a fund raiser for local service organizations.

Presently, Vicky has reserved 2 tables of ten for us. She will be able to reserve more tables if we need them. Our cost per person for the Event is $50.00 per person plus $5 donation to Zonta specifically from our R H group. If we don’t have 20 registrants,(at our luncheon last Saturday, 14 indicated they wanted to go)- Darla, Vicky’s contact at Zonta, fill seats for us to round off the two tables so we get the lower table of ten price anyways. She needs our minimum count commitment from Vicky by February 20th.

We rented two Limos to drive us from Vicky’s home to Mallozzi’s. The price is 43.50 including tax but we would need to add a tip for the driver. I have only 4 seats left that are available in the limo. If you are interested in a limo ride, please email or call Linnie to let her know you would like a seat and then mail your check made payable to Linda Pflieger in the amount of 43.50 to 336 Shirlwood Drive, Schenectady, NY 12306. The limos are rented from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM and will pick up our group at Vicky Holley’s home and drop us off at Mallozzi’s and then will come back to pick us up after the prom to drive us back to Vicky’s. The limos seat 8 people.

Our chapter is invited to solicit a vendor to donate a basket for raffle if we want to. Or the Chicks could put a basket together directly from us-no obligation. Is anyone interested in being responsible for this - if so, let Vicky know in a note or email.

Vicky and Barb are planning on hosting a pre prom party at Vicky’s home in Niskayuna. Vicky will provide the wine and Barb is planning on bringing a cheese and cracker plate. If you would like to bring a snack to share, please let Barb know what you plan to bring. There is plenty of on street parking for anyone who wants to double up and drive together to the Prom.
If you are planning on attending the Mom Prom, please send your check made payable to Vicky Holley in the amount of 55.00, which will include your $5.00 donation. Once she receives all the checks, she will send in one check to Zonta for our reservations. If you have any questions regarding the prom, please contact Vicky.
Vicky’s information:
Vicky Holley
949 Meadow Lane
Niskayuna, NY 12309
Home: 377-3678 Cell: 469-8623
Email: holleynski@nycap.rr.com

What a fun and different Spring Event and a perfect Girl’s Night Out!
***************************************************************************** NEW EVENT ADDED below

7th Annual - RED HATS AT THE BEACH
MAY 31 - JUNE 2, 2016
3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS
50'S DOO - WOP
GET AWAY
Package Includes:
*2 Nights Deluxe Accommodations
at the Port Royal Resort Hotel
LOCATED DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH, FEATURING SPACIOUS ROOMS, FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT AND GREAT AMENITIES. ONCE THE ROOMS ARE SOLD OUT AT THE PORT ROYAL, RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE SISTER PROPERTY THE PAN AMERICAN HOTEL
*2 Full Breakfasts
*2 Nights of Spectacular Dinner & Entertainment featuring:
~50's Style Sock-Hop GALA EVENT at the Wildwood
Convention Center with Live 50's Band, Dancing, Prizes and lots of Laughs
~PURPLE PAJAMA PARTY with Live entertainment, Specialty Cocktails, Line Dancing, and lots of surprises
*Elegant Luncheon at
Willow Creek Winery with wine tasting
*Shopping & Sightseeing in
Victorian Cape May
*Welcome Reception With Wine & Light Snacks
*FARWELL POOL PIZZA PARTY with Live Entertainment
*ICE CREAM SOCIAL at the 50's
themed Cool Scoops Parlor
*All Taxes and Dinner Gratuities

ALL THIS ....$299.00/ ppdbl.
*singles please add $71.00 extra

Important:
Reservations are VERY LIMITED and Rooms are Assigned only when Deposits are received. We CAN NOT guarantee the Type of Size of the room until day of check in. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED AT THE PORT ROYAL HOTEL. ONCE THE ROOMS ARE FILLED AT THE PORT ROYAL, WE WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS AT THE PAN AMERICAN HOTEL .

CALL TODAY FOR INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS
1- 888- 358- 9880

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OUR GLITZY CHICKS CHUCKY & ADE WILL BE OUR HOSTESS'
RED HAT WEEKEND - SEPTEMBER 15/16, 2016
1 NIGHT-2 DAYS FALL EXTRAVAGANZA
WINE, DINE & CRUISE OVERNIGHT BUS TRIP
KEUKA & SENECA LAKES
ANNOUNCEMENT & REGISTRATION FORM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
& FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH 2016

WADE TOURS BUSLINE, DEPART FROM: Latham Farms near Sam’s Club, Latham, NY at 6:30 AM on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH and return on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH at approximately 8:00 PM.

THE COST OF THE TRIP IS $300.00 PER PERSON FOR 1 NIGHT & 2 FULL DAYS.
The trip includes:

Round trip bus transportation
Thursday lunch at Snug Harbor Lakeside Grille on Keuka Lake (choose selection next page)
Welcome reception at the Lakefront Ramada Inn, Geneva, Thursday afternoon
Thursday evening, Dinner buffet at Lakefront Ramada Inn, Geneva
Overnight accommodations at the Lakefront Ramada Inn, Geneva, NY (based on 2 people per 2 double bed room)
Sit down buffet breakfast at Lakefront Ramada Inn, Geneva, Friday morning
Friday admission for tour of Rose Hill Mansion, Geneva, NY
Friday buffet luncheon at the Belhurst Castle, Geneva, NY
Fare for 2-hour cruise on the Rose Lummis on Seneca Lake, Friday after lunch
All wine tastings (Bully Hill, Pleasant Valley, Heron Hill and Lake Street Winery)
All taxes and gratuities

If anyone is interested in shopping at Waterloo Outlets, we can take our bus to the outlets on Thursday evening after dinner for a couple hours. (Please indicate interest on reservation form.)

The only purchases you will need to make are any alcoholic beverages, shopping purchases, extra hotel charges (e.g., phone calls).

ALL ROOMS HAVE 2 DOUBLE BEDS AND ARE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. Please list the two people that will be staying in the room. Single room will be an additional $65.00 ($365.00).

NAME 1: _________________________CHAPTER NAME:________________________ PHONE#:__________


NAME 2: _________________________CHAPTER NAME:________________________ PHONE#:__________

THURSDAY LUNCH at Snug Harbor, Keuka Lake:

All choices include mixed green salad w/ balsamic, bleu cheese, ranch or Caesar dressing. Please circle ONE meal choice w/side. All choices served with side of fries or sautéed vegetables--choose one.

Snug Burger-- Southwestern spices, cheddar, onion ring, barbecue sauce or plain burger w/wo cheese, lettuce tomato & onion w/fries ________ w/sautéed vegetables_______

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast -- rubbed with herbs and finished on the grill
w/fries ________ w/sautéed vegetables_______

Fried Haddock Fish Fry-- classic beer battered haddock w/lemon & tartar sauce
w/fries ________ w/sautéed vegetables _______

PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU NEED A SPECIAL PLATE (e.g., vegetarian/gluten free).

Only 52 seats available. Sign up deadline: JULY 1, 2016.
Your received $300.00 check is your reservation.

Cancellations w/ full refund prior to July 1st only.

NO REFUNDS FOR THIS TRIP AFTER JULY 1st.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO GO ON THE TRIP, IT WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND SOMEONE TO TAKE YOUR PLACE.

Please send this completed form and a check made out to Kathy Liska to Kathy (Chucky) Liska, 3171 Woodhaven Drive, Schenectady, NY 12303. If you have any questions, please call Chucky (Kathy) @ 355-9005 or 728-1318 or Adrienne Birchler @ 452-0618.

This trip is for all ladies who wear red and purple!
RED HAT ATTIRE FOR ENTIRE TRIP-- A MUST!
Red Hat friends are welcome but must wear the red hat attire
No children. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Please come join us!

We are going to have a blast!!!!!

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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE October 12-14, 2016- The Ripe Tomatoes will sponsor a bus trip to Lancaster, Pa. outlets. If interested contact: Barbara Ruggiero at 399-5547 or Carla Vassari at- 237-3494. The first to put down their $100.00 deposit will be guaranteed a seat. Deposits are due by February 1, 2016

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RED HAT HAUNTING
(A WICKED GOOD RED HAT WEEKEND)

YOU’RE INVITED!

October 28, 29, 30, 2016
4 Points by Sheraton Hotel
3800 State Highway (Rte. 6) Eastham MA 02642

Haunting Highlights
Friday October 28th:

Registration opens at 3:00 pm

Vendors – some available more on Saturday

Buffet Dinner 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Dancing 7:00pm to 11:00 pm

Dress – Elegance (If you’ve got it flaunt it!) Red Hat Dressy to Red Hat Diva

Contest – Prize for the most elegant, head to toe, Red Hat Diva

Saturday October 29th:

Red and Purple Pajama Breakfast Buffet 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Dress – Red and Purple Pajamas/Sleepwear or Red Hat casual

Door Prizes and Raffle Basket Drawings begin at 4:30 pm

Halloween Costume Contest 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm (Need not be Red Hat Colors or Red on the Head)

Plated Dinner Served at 6:30 pm with Dancing from 7: 00 pm ‘til the Witching Hour

Dress - Halloween Costume or Red Hat Evening Casual (No jeans unless part of your costume)

??? Beware…Haunted Happenings will occur tonight – Witchy witnesses, too!!!

Saturday Options:

Vendors open at 9:00 am * For those who want to, Zumba for Beginners at 10:00 am and Zumba Gold at 11:30 am * Relax and enjoy Red Hat Camaraderie * Pumpkin Contest entries due by 10:00 * Hang out and Haunt the beautiful indoor pool * Explore The Cape * Visit nearby restaurants * Shop at nearby stores * Pre-order a box lunch to take with you or have a sandwich lunch at the hotel restaurant (Note: this is at an additional charge and not included in the event cost)

Notes: Dress for Zumba is workout clothes or Red Hat casual. You must wear sneakers. Classes lead by
a professional Zumba instructor.

The Pumpkin Decorating Contest is a fun way to use your imagination and artistic talent. Pumpkins can be real or artificial but not larger than a cantaloupe.

Sunday October 30th:

Brunch Buffet 7:30 am to 10:30 am

Pumpkin Contest Winner(s) announced 9:30 am

Fond Farewells and Safe Travels Home

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND FORM

EVENT COST: $140 …$40 Non-Refundable deposit due by 5/15/2016 - $100 Balance due by 9/15/16 – No refunds after October 1, 2016

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Should be made directly with the hotel. Computer link, telephone code and hotel phone number will be sent to you once the $40 pp deposit and registration form have been received. Standard Room cost: $85 per night 1-4 occupants; 2 Bedroom Suite”$250 per night 1 – 8 occupants

NB: THIS IS A TWO STORY HOTEL WITH NO ELEVATOR. HANDICAP ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
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Please complete all Required Registration Information (*) Below
RED HAT HAUNTING REGISTRATION FORM

Note: Attendance will be limited to the first 200 who respond
$40 Non-refundable deposit due by 5/15 - $100 balance due by 9/15 – no refunds after 10/1

Make all checks payable to Toby Feidt and mail to her at
92 Black Brook Road
South Easton MA 02375

PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION

Attendee Name: *_______________________________________

Chapter Name: * ________________________________________

Address: * _____________________________________________

City/State/Zip Code * ____________________________________

Phone Number:* _______________________________________

Email Address: *________________________________________

Rooming With: _________________________________________

Where possible, roommates should submit checks and forms in one envelope

Saturday Night Dinner Choice: * Chicken Breast w/Cranberry Cornmeal Stuffing ____
Or
Baked Scrod w/Honey Crumb Topping ____

NB: Food allergies or special food needs must be submitted with this registration form

Food Needs: _____________________________________________

Check here if attending Zumba for Beginners (no prior experience) _____

Check here if attending Zumba Gold (Intermediate/some experience) _____

Check here if your chapter would like to donate a Raffle Basket or Item _____

Several Chicks have already signed up to go on this trip!
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Ladies we have several Months that are open for events to be added. If you have any ideas and suggestions of an event or a place we can go during the months of June, July and Auguest, please let Marty know. The Summer months is a busy time but there might be a fun event or place you would like our chapter to see.

Thats the Chicks News for Now!!
Stay Warm!
Marty and Linnie

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