Chicks Celebrating Birthdays This Month
HAPPY BIRTHDAY * * HAPPY BIRTHDAY * * HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Pat Montgomery 4/9
Linda Martuscello 4/27
****Red Hat Events Coming Up*****
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. There are 17 Chicks signed up to attend this fun evening. This event is hosted by the Zonta Organization as a fund raiser for local service organizations.
For those Chicks that have signed up for the Limo, the Limo will be arriving at 5:30 PM to pick us up at Vicky's house that evening to get us to the Prom in plenty of time.
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.
Vicky will be sending out a more detailed email on the time we should be arriving at her home for our pre-prom party.
Vicky’s information:
Vicky Holley
949 Meadow Lane
Niskayuna, NY 12309
Home: 377-3678 Cell: 469-8623
Email: holleynski@nycap.rr.com
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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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HOOT DAY BREAKFAST - 9:30AM
SAVE THE DATE
We will be gathering to celebrate National Red Hat Hoot Day at Anna Belles Cafe, located on Guilderland Avenue, Rotterdam, NY More news to follow on this event.
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Stockade Tour - August 3rd
Ade has organized a booking reservation for a guided tour of the Schenectady Stockade and the Schenectady Historical Society and lunch afterward at historic Arthur’s Market on Wednesday, August 3rd, at 10:00 am. Please check with Ade to ask if there are any openings left for ths tour, if you are interested in attending. Ade has already collected checks and made the reservation for our group. This is going to be an amazing tour, taking a walk back in the history of Schenectady's Stockade Area.
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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)
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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Glitzy Chicks Future Events
We received an invitation to the upcoming Sparkling Scarletts events
Country and Western picnic Date to follow Aug 20th
Halloween Party Date to FollowOctober 25th
Christmas Party 1st or 2nd week of December
Our Chick, Janet is going to try another hat decorating party. She will let us know a date. Thank you Janet.
Our Chick, Linda Rhinehart plans trips for the Glenville Senior Center. She has offered The Chicks access to any of these trips. She has a couple of trips “in the works” and will let us know when they are in the final stage. One trip she is working on is a lobster fest in August at the Log Cabin. We will post the information for the trips in our newsletter or by email. Thank you Linda.
This is the Chicks New for Now!
4/13/16
