Glitzy Chicks and Diamond Divas December 2019 Newsletter

The Glitzy Chicks &Diamond Divas 

December Newsletter

Hello December!!

___________________________________________________________________

I want to take this opportunity to do a little bragging and share with you
my little grandson, Jensen Emmett Tracey!  He will be 2 months on Dec 8th.
I am truly blessed 💗 Linnie

💙
💙

_________________________________________

Birthday Girls this Month

Sandy Cummings - December 3rd
Vicky Holley - December 4th
Jill Sullivan - December 26th

We are wishing you a very Happy Birthday!

Words to Ponder

Bits and Pieces

At the November Breakfast Meeting at the Ugly Rooster, it was decided that our newsletter will not longer include any out of State events that are hosted by the other Chapters. Marty will be mailing out any of the out of state events to you in order to keep those events separate from our newsletter.

**********

Festive of Trees Preparation  UPDATE  A Note from Kim

Just a reminder about our tree preparation this Thursday, Dec. 5th at 10:00 AM at the Schenectady County Historical Society. Please bring the items you have decorated/made for the tree. Ade, could you bring your glue gun so we have 2?  I will bring the tree, lights, skirt and other items we gathered at our luncheon. The address is 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady. ( Kathy- just wanted you to see this, we know you are at work Dec.5th.)

Thanks for doing a great job.

**********

Ladies, if you are attending the Sparkling Scarletts Christmas Party this coming Friday, December 6th, please remember to bring a donation of warm hats, gloves, scarves or socks for the homeless men and women, but mostly men’s items are needed.  
There will be a grab bag ($15.00, if you would like to participate)

Event Calendar  

   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
    
   1/25/20 - 9 to 5 the Musical at SLOC  - BLACK HAT ATTIRE

   4/4/20 - Easter Parade - Spring Event!

   5/2/20 - Hatting Luncheon - Red Hat

_______________________________________________________________

FESTIVAL OF TREES EVENT

AT THE SCHENECTADY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SCHENECTADY, NY

Kim Eruysal, our new member shared a nice idea for a Glitzy Chicks event she read about that is happening at the Schenectady Historical Society. They are hosting their annual Festival of Trees Showcase during December 2019.

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.

     

More information will be sent as to then we might want to meet to attend the Festive of Trees as a group.  December is a very busy month but hopefully we will be able to fit it in sometime in December.
__________________________________________________________

DECEMBER 6TH   - Reservations are now closed for this event

SPARKLING SCARLETT’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

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.

_________________________________________________________________

December 12th 

The Queen's Council has invited all Red Hatters to their annual Christmas Party

Date: Thursday December 12^th 

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 15^th.  Please note on your check, your luncheon meal selection.

____________________________________________________

  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 6 th.

  

______________________________________________________________________  

  

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 14^th or Sunday December 15^th, 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.

__________________________________________________________________

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 15^th, 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.

____________________________________________________________________

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 JANUARY 1, 2020.  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 JANUARY 1, 2020

All reservations are transferable but not refundable.

Join us for some winter fun!!

**********************************************************************************************

JANUARY 25, 2020

The Schenectady Light Opera Company Is Presenting the 9 to 5 Musical!

DATE:   January 25, 2020 – Saturday

TIME:   2:00PM

Location: SLOC Musical Theatre - 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY

Cost:   $20.00 per person

Attire: Black Hat and Bling

Based on the 1980 hit movie, 9 to 5!

The Musical is a lively story of a friendship and revenge.

When three female coworkers hatch a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical boss, hilarity ensues as they give their workplace the makeover they’ve always wanted!

Gayle Carhide has organized and is hosting this event.  If you are planning on attending, please send your check in the amount of $20.00  made payable to Gayle Carhide -2536 Turner Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12306 no later than 12/15/19. 

If you need to contact Gayle, her number is 518-703-0080 and her email is carhidegayle@gmail.com.

For those of you who want to meet for dinner after the show, we will be going to Tops Diner (separate checks) located at 351 Duanesburg Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306 (Rotterdam).

Hope to see you at the show!

________________________________________________________________________

APRIL 2020

SAVE THE DATE  -  April 4, 2020

The Black Hat Diamond Divas Invite you to 

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"

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! 

_________________________________________________________

SAVE THE DATE

SATURDAY MAY 2^ND, 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 1^st, 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.
______________________________________________________________
This is the news this month!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!
Linnie