The Glitzy Chicks and Diamond Divas Newsletter for November 2019
Happy November!!
Words to Ponder
Celebrating Birthdays this Month
Gayle Carhide 11/1
Marilyn Cross 11/29
We are wishing you both a very Happy Birthday!!
New Members
NEW CHICKS HAVE HATCHED!
Patti Clark
Carol Reale
Eileen Shellenbarger
The Glitzy Chicks welcome you to our Chapter!!
Event Calendar
11/16 - Festival of Trees Prep Luncheon 11am - Black Hat
11/16 "Little Black Dress" Musical - 1:30pm - Black Hat Checks are due by 10/4
12/06 Sparkling Scarletts Annual Christmas Party - Red Hat
12/13 Glitzy Chicks Annual Holiday Party at Lynn Martin's - Red Hat
12/14 & 12/15 Berkshire Ballet at the Egg (see write up listed on these dates)
12/15 "It's A Wonderful Life" - HOLIDAY COLORS - NO HATS
1/18/20 Let It Snow, Let Us Glow Party - Whites and Blues
4/4/20 - Easter Parade - Spring Event!
5/2/20 - Hatting Luncheon - Red Hat
12/14 & 12/15 Berkshire Ballet at the Egg (see write up listed on these dates)
12/15 "It's A Wonderful Life" - HOLIDAY COLORS - NO HATS
1/18/20 Let It Snow, Let Us Glow Party - Whites and Blues
4/4/20 - Easter Parade - Spring Event!
5/2/20 - Hatting Luncheon - Red Hat
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$$$$$$$ If you haven't paid your member dues $$$$$$$$$
PLEASE MAIL YOUR CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $12.00 PAYABLE TO MARTY BEFORE 10/31/19 SO SHE CAN CLOSE HER BOOKS ON 2019-2020 AND OUR MEMBERSHIP ROSTER CAN BE UPDATED
Marty Deschaine
1289 Parkwood Blvd
Schenectady, NY 12309
THANK YOU!
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NOVEMBER 9th - Ugly Rooster Breakfast Meeting
Note from Marty
I am planning a meeting for the Chicks.
It will be held November 9th at 10:00 a.m. at
The Ugly Rooster 312 N 3rd Ave in Mechanicville.We have recently had a few new members join us and we have
some not so new members.
It will give us a chance to get to know
them and we will go over how our group works.
This will be a review for some.
We don't have many rues but we can go over how things go.Please let me know if you will be able to attend by
calling me (518-382-0815)
or emailing me (mdeschaine2hotmail.com).
If no answer please leave a message.One other reminder! October is dues month.
I have heard from about half our members.
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November 16th
FESTIVAL OF TREES EVENT
AT THE SCHENECTADY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
SCHENECTADY, NY
Kim Eruysal
Our Tree Theme is “A Red Hat Holiday”
Due to the fact that there isn't going to be a tree raffle this year at the Festival of Trees, our tree will be the party door prize at our annual Christmas party at Lynn Martin’s home on December 13th.
For those of us who volunteered to attend the tree decorating meeting, we will be meeting on November 16th at the Whistling Kettle at 11:00 am, located on Jay Street, Schenectady, NY for lunch and to go over the final details and collect and work on the red hat holiday tree theme decorations.
Please email or call Kim at cell: 844-9711
Please email or call Kim at cell: 844-9711
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Pat Montgomery has planned a fun event for us to attend! It is definitely a funny Girls Day Out Musical about the story of two ladies who witness their lives major events in their little Black Dress.
Show: Little Black Dress
Date: Saturday, November 16
Place: G E Theatre in Proctors, Schenectady
Time: 1:30 pm
Cost: $40.00 per ticket Checks need to be received by October 4th
Attire: Black Hat Attire, Get out that Black Dress!!
If you plan to attend, do not hesitate, as this musical is very popular and will sell out quickly.
Send you checks by October 4th made payable to Pat Montgomery,
849 Londonderry Road, Schenectady, NY 12309.
If you need to call Pat her contact numbers are :Home 370-2117 Cell 573:1467 and Email:weaver0159@yahoo.com.
849 Londonderry Road, Schenectady, NY 12309.
If you need to call Pat her contact numbers are :Home 370-2117 Cell 573:1467 and Email:weaver0159@yahoo.com.
LITTLE BLACK DRESS! follows the story of Dee and her best friend Mandy. Together we witness the girls’ major life events in their little black dresses – first job interview, first date, first awkward sexual experience – which happens more than once – first funeral, and more!
Told through energetic and dynamic music that is both catchy and hilarious, Little Black Dress! leaves you with not only a fun night on the town, but also tells a heartfelt story about love and friendship. This is a show that every woman can relate to, and also the perfect show for a girls’ night out, bachelorette party, birthday party, or date night! Even the fellas can’t help but enjoy LITTLE BLACK DRESS!
Hope to See you at the Show!!
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DECEMBER 6TH
REMINDER -The Sparkling Scarlett's Annual Christmas Party is three weeks away. If you haven't mailed in your check, please do, if you are planning on attending, Please contact Janet Carroll or Sue Asher if you have any questions.
This is always a fun party with great entertainment to get us all in the holiday spirit
There will be a 50/50, Raffles, Door Prizes and a Grab Bag (if you choose to participate)
The flyer including all the information on this event is listed below.
Hope you are planning on joining in on having a fun afternoon attending this event.
What a great way to start off December!!
Thank you
Linnie
December 6, 2019 (12:00 noon to 3:00 pm)
THE HILTON GARDEN INN
30 Clifton Country Road
Clifton Park, New York
50/50, RAFFLES, DOOR PRIZES, and a GRAB BAG ($15.00, if you would like to participate)
RED HAT CHRISTMAS ATTIRE
MENU
Cheese, Crackers and Vegetable Tray
GARDEN SALAD-Balsamic Vinaigrette or Ranch Dressing
ENTREES (Choose one)
Chicken Marsala with Roasted Potatoes & Vegetable Medley
Roasted Corn and Basil Cream Grilled Red Snapper with Roasted Potatoes & Broccolini
Butternut Squash Ravioli-Truffle Butter & Peppered Sage Butter with Grilled Mixed Vegetables
New York Cheesecake with Cherry Topping
Coffee and Tea served at table
*CASH BAR AVAILABLE
Limited Seating: Reply by November 27, 2019, Money Due November 27, 2019.
Cost: $35.00, including tax and tip
Keyboardist CHRIS DOLLARD will be playing for us again this year.
CONTACTS:
SUE ASHER AT SASHER237@GMAIL.COM OR 518-424-7243
JANET CARROLL AT CCARROL1@NYCAP.RR.COM OR 518-371-2823
SEND CHECK WITH RESERVATION AND ENTRÉE CHOICE TO SUZANNE T. ASHER, 3 GLYNN DRIVE, COHOES, NY 12047.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO JANET CARROLL
**Please bring a donation of warm hats, gloves, scarves or socks for the homeless men and women, but mostly men’s items are needed.
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December 12th
The Queen's Council has invited all Red Hatters to their annual Christmas Party
Date: Thursday December 12th
Queen's Council's Annual Christmas party
Location: The Fairways of Halfmoon.
Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be served at 12:00 noon.
The cost of this luncheon for Council members will be $20.00 and for non-Council members it is $30.00.
Queen's Council's Annual Christmas party
Location: The Fairways of Halfmoon.
Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be served at 12:00 noon.
The cost of this luncheon for Council members will be $20.00 and for non-Council members it is $30.00.
The meal choices are:
Pan seared chicken breast with a Shallot pan sauce
Pistachio Crusted Atlantic salmon with lime cream sauce
Open faced char grilled flank steak with gorgonzola fondue & crispy onions
Rigatoni with blistered tomatoes, roasted mushrooms & fresh mozzarella
All meals will be served with mashed potatoes, salad, French rolls & butter, coffee, tea & dessert.
Please make checks payable to: Queens Council of Upstate NY and mail to: Betty Parker, 2 Colina Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065.
All checks must be in by November 15th. Please note on your check, your luncheon meal selection.
All checks must be in by November 15th. Please note on your check, your luncheon meal selection.
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DECEMBER 13TH - GLITZY CHICKS ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
Christmas Wish Holiday Party
With a Personal Touch
Date: Friday,
December 13, 2019
Time: Noon
until 3PM
Place: 212
Shirlwood Drive, Schenectady, NY 12306
Cost: $15.00
per person
Menu: Roast
Chicken Buffet & assorted Christmas Dessert Sweets
Attire: Red Hat Holiday Attire
Please join us at our annual Glitzy Chick’s holiday
party held at Lynn Martin’s home. Dress in your most Festive Christmas attire
and be ready for some Christmas fun & games.
There will be a prize given to for the best Dressed Christmas
outfit worn to the party and the winner will be chosen by the votes of those in
attendance at the party.
In lieu of
having a grab bag exchange this year, a monetary donation is requested to be given to City Mission of Schenectady would be
appreciated.
Also, we will be having a 50/50 raffle, half of which will also be
given to the City Mission of Schenectady
If you are planning on attending, please contact
Lynn at 518-355-0125 or email Lynn at lfviola@aol.com by December 1st.
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December 14th and December 15th
The the recent Queen's Council Meeting, one of our members, Amy Lantry-Jue mentioned that there will be a performance of the Berkshire Ballet on Saturday December 14th or Sunday December 15th, 2019 at the Egg in Albany. The performance will start at 1:00 p.m. If you are interested this please contacts Amy at: 518-852-9758 or by email at: lantry255a@gmail.com.
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December 15h "It's A Wonderful Life"
ATTIRE - Joanne has requested that we wear HOLIDAY COLORS - NO HATS.
Joanne Collins will be hosting an event at the Saratoga Home Theater in Saratoga on Sunday December 15th, 2019 to see “It’s a Wonderful Life”. The cost of the tickets is $19.00 but if we get 20 people they will give us a group rate. If you are interested in attending this performance please call Joanne at: 518-792-9115 or email her at: jdc62864@gmail.com.
Joanne mentioned that the show will get out around 3:00 p.m. and if interested we could stop for coffee and a snack after the show.
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2020!!!
Let It Snow, Let Us Glow!
Warm up with the Glitzy Chicks and Diamond Divas for a
Wonderful Wassailing Winter White Wolf-Down!
Saturday, January 18th, 2020
12 noon to 3:30 pm
Guilderland Elks Lodge #2480
3867 Carmen Road, Schenectady, NY
The Glitzy Chicks & Diamond Divas invite Red Hatters, Black Hatters, Non-Hatters, daughters, friends, acquaintances,
and any gals who want to join us for an afternoon of friendship, fun, food, games, and prizes.
In keeping with the winter theme, we encourage ladies to wear winter white attire with white hats.
If you prefer, mix it up with blue and white. Hats /fascinators are a must.
We will serve a Dinner Buffet including: Sliced Roast Beef with Savory Pan Gravy with Herb and Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Chicken Parmesan with Linguini, Tossed Salad Bar with Assorted Dressings, Baked Rolls, Coffee and Tea followed by a Decadent Let It Snow Dessert.
Cash Bar
Anyone who brings a $2 lottery ticket will receive a raffle ticket for take a chance on winning all the tickets on the lottery tree!
There will also be a 50/50, Door Prizes, Raffles and Vendors.
Please send your check for $30.00 to Chucky (Kathy Liska) at 3171 Woodhaven Dr, Schenectady, NY 12303 by 11/25/19. Kathy's phone number is 518-355-9005.
A special raffle for ladies who register with their payment before November 15th
will be drawn the day of the event.
Deadline/all payments must be in by December 1st.
All reservations are transferable but not refundable.
Join us for some winter fun!!
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APRIL 2020
SAVE THE DATE - April 4, 2020
The Black Hat Diamond Divas Invite you to
attend the EASTER PARADE
attend the EASTER PARADE
DATE: APRIL 4, 2020
TIME: 12-4
PLACE: TO BE ANNOUNCED
ATTIRE: Kaleidoscope Spring Colors
Janet is planning an exciting Spring event which theme is the Easter Parade. Let’s step back to the good old days of watching Lawrence Welk and listening to them singing to the Easter Parade by Irving Berlin.
"In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it,
You'll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.
I'll be all in clover and when they look you over,
I'll be the proudest fellow in the Easter parade"
You'll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.
I'll be all in clover and when they look you over,
I'll be the proudest fellow in the Easter parade"
There will be an “All About the Hat” Contest with prizes given out to the winner for the following categories:
Most Outrageous
Most Fabulous
Most Funny
Be in store for some surprises and fun!
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SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY MAY 2ND, 2020
Spindle City Divas & the Queens Council of Upstate NY
We will be hosting a “Hatting” luncheon event at the Hilton Garden Inn in Clifton Park, NY.
Registration will be at 11:00 a.m. (with some shopping until lunch at 12:00 noon and more shopping following lunch.
We will have Hat and Clothing vendors present with an array of beautiful clothing, hats and jewelry at very reasonable prices.
Mike Carter of Jolene’s Fashions will be here and a
Jewelry vendor-
We will have a 50/50, many basket prizes and our wonderful “White Elephant” bag sale to add some excitement to the already fun packed day.
Cost of the event will be $30.00
Checks should be made payable to: Queens Council of Upstate NY
And mailed to:
Betty Parker 2 Colina Lane Clifton Park, NY 12065
Checks must be to Betty Parker no later than April 1st, 2020. Any questions call Betty at 518-357-8069 or
Email: n2pos@nycap.rr.com
The doors for shopping will open at 10:00 a.m. and remain open until 4:00 p.m. You must be registered for the luncheon in order to participate in the shopping event.
Dress Code for this event is: RED & PURPLE (hats, fascinators, clips, flowers etc. are a must for this event)
This event is open to all “Hatters”, Sisters, Friends, Daughters’ etc. but you must conform to the dress code.
Hope you can join us for a fun packed day of shopping, eating and generally having a good time
Our newsletter is packed with fun things to do, We sometimes can't do it all, but hope you are able to attend some of them. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any of the information emailed to you on the any of the events.
There is always time to Dress Up and Sparkle!!
Linnie
That's the News!
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