Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Glitzy Chicks and Diamond Divas Membership Roster July 2020

Diamond Divas and Glitzy Chicks Membership Roster 2020 ... Adrienne Birchler (Ade) 37 Willoughby Drive Albany, NY 12205 Home: 452-0618 Cell: 688-7999 Email: adrienne.Birchler@icloud.com Birthday: March 24 ( 1952) Royal Name ~~ Countess of Colonie ~~ Barbara DeMarco (Barbie) 599 North Shore Road Hadley, NY 12825 Home: 863-2939 Email: barbied518@ roadrunner.com Birthday: October 29 (1949) Royal Name: ~~Lady Ondine~~ Carol Reale 8 Addison Way Rexford, NY 12148 Home; 280-5898 Cell: 461-9627 Email: creale8@gmail.com Birthday: April 1 Doris Tuller 1014 Beverly Street Schenectady, NY 12306 Home: 355-5252 Email: tuller24@gmail.com Birthday: June 29th Royal Name: Eileen Shellenbarger 128 Raylinsky Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019 Home: 899-9354 Cell: NA Email: e.shellenbarger@yahoo.com Birthday: 6/29 Royal Name: Ellie Bullock 717 MacElroy Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019 Home: 877-7897 Cell: 258-7735 Email: froghollow@nycap.rr.com Birthday: March 1(1941) Royal Name: Lady Rosie Ya-Ya Gayle Carhide 2536 Turner Ave Schenectady, NY Cell 518-703-0080 Email: carhidegayle@gmail.com Birthday November 1 (1954) Royal Name: Henrietta (Hank) Steffen 1606 Brandywine Parkway Guilderland, New York 12084 Home:518-713-4364 Cell:518-860-7251 Email – hankie144@aol.com Birthday – November 13 (1947) Janet Carroll 31 Manchester Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065 Home/Cell: 371-2823 Email: ccarroll1@nycap.rr.com Birthday: January 16 (1947) Royal Name: ~~Lady of the Highways and Byways~~ Jeanette Lane 2216 Curry Road Apt. 13 Schenectady, NY 12303 Home: 355-1417 Cell: 852-3568 Email: jlane1@nycap.rr.com Birthday: March 28 Royal Name: Jill Sullivan 187 Oak Brook Commons Clifton Park, NY 12065 Cell:978-771-2311 Email: jills1226@aol.com Birthday: 12/26 Royal Name: Judy Pinto 1505 Huntington Court East Greenbush, NY 12061 Home: 477-9676 Cell: 301-9259 Email: mail: jnrpinto1@gmail.com Birthday: October 10 (1943) Royal Name: ~~ Kathy Liska (Chucky) 3171 Woodhaven Drive Schenectady, NY 12303 Home: 355-9005 Cell 728-1318 Email: Kathy.liska@northernrivers.org After 3/1 - K.liska57@gmail.com Birthday: July 5 (1957) Royal Name: Mademoiselle Dulcinee Le Fleur~~ Kathy Rossello 42 Celeste Drive Rensselaer, NY 12144 Home: 477-2715 Cell -269-1648 Email: ella101659@aol.com Birthday: October 16 (1959) Royal Name: Kim Eruysal 35 Hunters Run Blvd Cohoes, New York 12047 Cell: 844-9711 Email: keruysal@yahoo.com Birthday: May 21 Royal Name: Linda Pflieger (Linnie) Co-Queen 336 Shirlwood Drive Schenectady, NY 12306 Home: 355-3334 Cell: 727-4380 Email: lmpflieger@gmail.Com Birthday: February 8 (1952) Royal Name: Countess of the Vineyard Lorraine Wyszomirski 10 Huckleberry Lane Albany, NY 12205 Cell: 869-6715 Email: ljWizz10@gmail.com Birthday 8/19 Lynn Martin 212 Shirlwood Drive Schenectady, NY 12306 Home: 355-0125 Cell: 937-5177 Email: crystlsviola@gmail.com Birthday: September 20 (1958) Royal Name: ~~Lady of the Lace~~ Marian Puma 797 Troy-Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110 Home/Cell: 221-7010 Email: mreqpuma@yahoo.com Birthday: February 10 (1940) Royal Name Marie Johnson 184 Oak Brook Commons Clifton Park, NY 12065 Home: 377-1687 Cell: 469-7486 Email: ggjohnson634@gmail,com Birthday: September 4 ( 1936) Royal Name: ~~ Countess Marie~~ Marilyn Cross 60 N. Main Street Apt L2 Mechanicville, NY 12118 Home: 664-8080 Cell: 646-6873 No Email Birthday: November 29 Royal Name: Marilyn Parmerter 2B Southwood Drive Ballston Lake, NY 12019 Cell:585-880-6471 jmparm@ymail.com Birthday: 3/2/59 Royal Name: Marsha Brunelle 10 Valleywood Drive Niskayuna, NY 12309 Home:869-7311 Cell: 281-0602 Email: mimi082345@gmail.com Birthday: August 23 (1945) Marty Deschaine – Queen 1289 Parkwood Blvd Schenectady, NY 12308 Home: 382-0815 Cell: 986-5405 Email: mdeschaine@hotmail.com Birthday: September 17 (1945) Royal Name: ~~ Lady of the Chocolates~~ Nancy Swift 78 Columbine Drive Glenmont, NY 12077 Cell: 496-0830 Home: 439-1979 Email: nswift604@yahoo.com Birthday:August 30th Royal Name: Pat Montgomery 849 Londonderry Road Schenectady, NY 12309 Home: 370-2117 Cell: 573-1467 Email: weaver0159@yahoo.com Birthday: April 9th Royal Name: ~~ Patricia (Patti) Clark 547 Grooms Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 Cell 518-435-5921 Email: dollienine@gmail.com Birthday 8/26 Phyllis Melideo 1706 Albany Street Schenectady, NY 12304 Cell: 857-5135 NO EMAIL Birthday: February 15th Royal Name: Sandra Cummings (Sandy) 726 Tanner Road Clifton Park, N Y 12065 Home – 877-8618 Email: sandralc@aol.ocm Birthday: December 3 Sue Asher 3 Glynn Drive Cohoes, NY 12047 Home: 237-3111 Cell: 424-7243 Email: sasher237@gmail.com Birthday: January 4 (1944) Royal Name Susan Carmack 7 Pico Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 Home:383-1999 Cell: 915-4552 Email: susucarmack@aol.com Birthday: June 16 Royal Name: ~~ Tina Sawyer 392 First Street Troy, NY 12180 Home: 274-6509 Cell: 368-3034 Email: lucysmom392@hotmail.com Birthday: June 5 (1959) Royal Name: Victoria Holley (Vicky) 949 Meadow Lane Niskayuna, NY 12309 Home: 377-3678 Cell:469-8623 Email: holleynski@icloud.com Birthday: December 4 (1948) Royal Name: ~~Lady V ~~~

Saturday, July 11, 2020

Glitzy Chicks and Diamond Divas July Newsletter

Good Morning, I am sending you the July newsletter via email.  It is not posted on the blog as of yet.  my son, Rob will take a look, it might be that there are 140 posts in the blog that is causing this,  so may it needs a format update.  Just so you know, you will see a few blank boxes as you scroll through. Several of the  quote inserts that I include in the news every month, did not copy over too well when I pulled it over to email.  But they are posted at the end of the newsletter.  I hope you enjoy them.  Sorry to send you this with formatting issues.  Computers are great until it does not do what you are use to having them do.   Have a good day!!Hugs Linnie---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Linda Pflieger Date: Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 9:14 AM Subject: To: Linda Pflieger Glitzy Chicks and Diamond Divas July News Hello Everyone,   I hope you will enjoy a safe and Happy July 4th, this coming weekend. We are in phase 3 and fingers crossed that we enter phase 4 soon. We are living through history.  When people look back on this time it will tell a story of what life was like living during the COVID 19. It is hard to make sense of what is happening. Listening to the news that changes from day to day and depending on what channel you tune into, each have a different spin on what is truly happening.  We just need to continue to believe that what we are now doing is keeping us healthy and safe. Over the past 4 months, we have already made changes to our lifestyle and habits and have adjusted the best ways we can and it has become the norm.  Great news is that several gals in our chapter have gotten together to see each other and practiced social distancing.  It is uplifting to be able to talk and laugh and enjoy each other's company again. Marty has planned an event to celebrate July 4th this week, I hope you are able to attend.  I guarantee you will feel so much better, especially if it will be the first time you will be socializing with people other than your family.   In the months ahead, if you happen to come across something our group would be interested in going to, maybe several of us would be interested in going. It can be done safely and it will be so good for our mental health.  If you want to email it out to our group or if you want to send it to me, I will be sure to get it out to everyone.  I know someone will be interested in hearing about it.  It could be a Red, Black or summer color hat gathering or non hat gathering. Just that we can get together is what is important. ______________________________________________________________________________ Celebrating Birthdays in July Kathy (Chucky) Liska -   July 5th Nancy Miller - July 12th Wishing You both a Very Happy Birthday^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Sisterhood News. Lynn Martin's email address is: crystlsviola@gmail.com Please update your email address list.  _________________________________________________ TIna Sawyer has a craft booth where she is going to be displaying her wreaths and cards at crossgates mall in Artique store, It is the sister store to the exit 8 store.  Artique is located by JC Penny and the Pottery Barn at Crossgates.  The store was open one day and then COVID19 hit and it had to close.   Once the malls are able to open safely, this would be a fun shopping trip to visit Tina and see her creative touches.__________________________________________ Eileen Shellenbarger's Birthday date is June 29th.  Please update your roster. It is updated on the blog's 2020 roster._________________________________________________ BITS AND PIECES Judy Pinto read about a fun road trip that I am sharing the information with you, if  you feel like taking a ride on the weekend that the Apple Barrel Store is hosting on weekends.. Apple Barrel Store and Cafe It is time for another weekend road trip! This weekend, start your morning early at Mine Kill State Park and enjoy the outdoors! Hike or mountain bike on the 8 miles of trails or enjoy the Long Path hiking trail to experience the picturesque Mine Kill Falls. After a morning outdoors, head to The Breakfast Club for a delicious breakfast! After filling up at The Breakfast Club, stop by the NY Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and do some bird watching and enjoy the views! End this week's road trip with a scenic drive through the valley to The Apple Barrel Store + enjoy a delicous dinner at the Cafe. Click the Google Maps Link for directions to each stop: https://goo.gl/maps/sovM8MWQNGMkq5SdA ________________________________________________________________ On the Lighter Side ____________________________________________________________________ Joke from May AARP ___________________________________________________ Event Calendar  7/2/20 - Collins Park, Scotia  - July 4th Picnic Lunch - 11:00am near Lions Pavilion  - Red Hat with Red White and Blue 12/3/20 - Queen's Council Christmas Party - Red Hat12/5/20 - Glitzy Chicks Christmas Party- Red Hat 12/12/20 - Sparkling Scarletts Christmas Party - Ugly Sweater Contest When I receive any updated information on the above "open" events I will send out an email.  Hoping that the Late Summer and  Fall will bring us all to a better place to come and go as we please. )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) July 2nd - Chick Picnic Update from Marty Please refer to Marty's email on 7/1 for more information or if you have any questions, please call her..   JULY 2ND......THURSDAY11:00AMlocation is near Lions Pavilion in Collins Park Scotia NYBring your chair and your lunch.  Dessert will be provided.  Bring a mask. Also bring along any ideas you might have for a safe summer meeting. We are living in a changed world and we have to change with it. Let me know if the change of date changes your plans so we know not to look for you! See you there!  Looking forward to seeing those attending.  It has been some time since we all got our red hats out and on our heads ready for fun!Martymdeschaine@hotmail.com or518-382-0815 ____________________________________________________ DECEMBER 2020 SAVE THE DATE - DECEMBER 3RDQUEEN'S COUNCIL CHRISTMAS PARTY PLACE: FAIRWAYS IN HALFMOON TIME; NOON-3PM COST:  30.00 Menu Choices will be Chicken Cordon Blue or Slow Roasted Rib Eye with potatoes, veggies, rolls, butter, coffee and tea are included.If you would like to invite your husband or significant other to attend with you, they are welcome to join you.More information will follow in the coming months from Betty Robideau. SAVE THE DATE - DECEMBER 5TH This is a save the date for our Chicks Christmas party.  We are planning a dressy and fun Christmas gathering on December 5th 2020.  I know it is early but a few groups are already filling in dates so we need to get ours on your calendars.  If anyone has suggestions for a place to have it or things we would like to include let me know.  This is your party so let me know what we can plan to make it fun for you. If there is anything you would like to plan for the party let me know that also.Marty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAVE THE DATE!!! December 12, 2020  - Sparkling Scarletts Christmas Party The Sparkling Scarletts have invited us to their annual Christmas Party.   This year as part of the fun, there is going to be an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.  What fun that will be!!   More information will follow. **************************************************************** In Closing Stay Healthy and SafeI miss you ALL. Linnie

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Glitzy Chicks and Diamond Divas May Newsletter


Glitzy Chicks and Diamond Diva May Newsletter

Happy National Red Hat Day 
April 25, 2020

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Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the Red Hat Society
Celebrating National Red Hat Day when several Chicks attended a Fashion Show Luncheon to support the American Legion Post in Halfmoon in 2019.


Hello Everyone,

I sincerely hope that all of you and yours are safe and in good health during this difficult time. To those of you who are working  and/or have family members working in the essential services workforce - a special word of thanks to you and your family as you go out into a scary world every day. After the 9/11 attack our world changed a lot and now it seems like our world will change even more.

Lets remain hopeful that we will soon be able to enjoy getting together to have fun.  We will just need to continue to evaluate social distancing as time goes on or when we hear that our Upstate region is able to regain some normal life again.   
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31" Happy Birthday Cupcake Holographic Shape
Celebrating Birthdays in May

Kim Eruysal - 5/21
Wishing You a Very Happy Birthday, Kim!
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Words to Ponder  - 

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RECEIVED THIS FROM A FRIEND AND WOULD 
LIKE TO SHARE IT WITH YOU-
If the mountain seems too big today, then climb a hill instead.

If the morning brings you sadness, it’s okay to stay in bed.

If the day ahead seems heavy, and your plans feel like a curse,

There’s no shame in re-arranging. Don’t make yourself feel worse.

If a shower stings like needles, and a bath feels like you’ll drown.

If you haven’t washed your hair in days, don’t throw away your crown!

A day is not a lifetime, a rest is not defeat.

Don’t think of it as failure, just a quiet, kind retreat.

It’s okay to take a moment from an anxious, fractured mind.

The world will not stop turning while you get re-aligned.

The mountain will still be there when you want to try again.


So climb it in your own time – and LOVE YOURSELF till then.
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Condolences

I was notified that Alene Sherman lost her brother last week.  If you would like to send Alene a card her address is:

Alene Sherman
173 Elk St.
Albany, NY 12210

If you are not already aware, Betty Robideau (Parker) lost her sister to the conronavirus. last week.  If you would like to send a card to Betty, her address is below

Betty Robideau
2 Colina Lane
Clifton Park. NY. 12065

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Bits and Pieces


Updated Information Regarding 
Superior Cleaning and Maintenance Service

Great News,    Marian's Puma's daughter, Adrienne has a new job. She was hired as a full time employee!


Adrienne wanted to let you know that she appreciated and sincerely wants to thank all those of us who called her for help during the time we was laid off.


Now that Adrienne is working full time, she is no longer able to be able to do any side work.

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I want to to share a useful website with you to help lessen worry and stress, I hope you find it helpful at times. Lin

Free meditation and mindfulness exercises:

If you enjoy listening to music, try listening to Danny Wright.
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On the Lighter Side



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Event Calendar
10/2/20- 10/4/20 - Red Hat Runaway - Allentown, PA  Red Hat

12/3/20 - Queen's Council Christmas Party - Red Hat

12/5/20 - Glitzy Chicks Christmas Party- Red Hat

12/12/20 - Sparkling Scarletts Christmas Party - Ugly Sweater Contest

When I receive any updated information on the above "open" events I will send out an email.  Hoping that the Late Summer and  Fall will bring us all to a better place to come and go as we please.

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Red Hat Runaway Weekend -Allentown, PA - Oct 2-Oct 4, 2020

All Supporting Members of the Red Hat Society are invited to attend:
The Annual 2020 Red Hat Run-a-Way, Oct 2-4, 2020
Themed:  Denim & Diamonds
Presented by Queen Pat Bush and The Elegant Society Sisters
(with assistance from The Lehigh Valley Queens' Council)

The details and registration form are attached.  NOTE that this event is open only to supporting members of the RHS.
All contacts should be made to Queen Pat Bush at starborn80@rcn.com or 610-462-2957.
Please do NOT send regrets if you do not plan to attend.



THE ELEGANT SOCIETY SISTERS

(With assistance from The Lehigh Valley Queens’ Council)
Proudly announces
THE ANNUAL 2020 RED HAT RUN-A-WAY

WHEN:
 October 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2020

WHERE: 
Holiday Inn Allentown Lehigh Valley (Rte. 100 & I78)
7736 Adrienne Drive
Breinigsville, PA 18031       Telephone: (610) 391-1000

THEME: Denim and Diamonds

Event fee of $120.00   includes:  
Admittance to the Red Hat Run-A-Way,
2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, access to Vendors, entertainment,
Favors, unlimited memories to be made and much fun to be
had.  Come and join your Red Had Sisters in action.

NOTE:  PAYMENT PLAN IS AVAILABLE.

Note: Please provide proof of membership when registering for this event as well as “at the door”.
Your Membership ID Card can be printed off the RHS Website under
“MY ACCOUNT>MY MEMBERSHIP >PRINT MEMBERSHIP CARD>VIEW/PRINT MEMBERSHIP


Friday, Oct. 2nd, 2020
Noon – 4:00 p.m.  -  REGISTRATION

Check in time for your room is not until 3 O’clock.   However, the Hospitality Room will be open at 2 O’clock for early arrivers where you can relax and acquaint yourself with old or make new friends over a cup of tea or coffee
Basket Contributions should be left at the registration desk.  Please mark your gift with your chapter name and your queen’s name so your chapter can be recognized at the drawing.  We are asking each attending chapter to bring a gift card, gift basket, or gift item valued at $25.00 or more to be used in the Basket Raffle.

DENIM NIGHT (Denim must not be in red or purple)
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. - Cash bar.
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  - Plated dinner will be served.
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. - Celebrity Impersonator Devon Cass

Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2020
BLING NIGHT –DRESS IN OUR REGILIA COLORS. & WEAR BLING! BLING! BLING!
8:00 a.m.– 9:30 a.m. – Breakfast
After breakfast you are free to spend the day as you wish.
Shop the vendors
Play Bingo $(10 per person)

Take the bus to Downtown Bethlehem or to the Wind Creek Casino ($15.00 round trip)
In Downtown Bethlehem, you will find shops offering gourmet foods, artwork, distinctive gifts, unique clothing, antiques, crafted beverages and holiday decorations.
The Moravian Book Shop, the oldest bookstore in America, is a must-see.

Shops at the Wind Creek Outlet are Christopher & Banks, Corning ware, Corelle & More, Fragrance Outlet, Bass Factory Outlet, Kids Quest/Cyber Quest, Lenox, Steel Magnolia Spa & Salon, General Store, and Van Heusen | IZOD GOLF.  The Casino and restaurants are on the first floor and the shops are on the lower level.
Visit old friends and new or just rest up for the night ahead.

Saturday Evening
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Cash Bar
6:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. - Plated dinner will be served.
8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.  – Music provided by Nite Flyte for your listening and dancing pleasure.

Sunday Oct. 4, 2020
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.– Breakfast to fortify you for your journey home.


Any questions concerning this event contact Queen Pat Bush - Email:   starborn80@rcn.com   or telephone 610-462-2957
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Registration Form for this Event

THE ANNUAL 2020 RED HAT RUN-A-WAY

(Payment Plan Available)

Early Registration received by August 31, 2020__________________________$120.00
Registrations received after August 31, 2020 until September 15, 2020_______$140.00

DEADLINE FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Queen’s Name _________________________________________________________________________
                              First and Last                                                                                          Phone Number             -E-mail
Chapter’s RHS ID Number _____________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Payment Plan     Bingo     Bus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Yes or No       $10        $15

PAYMENT Plan – This payment plan is for early registrations only.

First Payment                    $40.00 (Plus any extra activity fee) to be paid by April 30, 2020.
Second Payment                $40.00 to be paid by June 30, 2020. 
Third and last payment    $40.00 to be paid by August 31, 2020

HOTEL:  The Holiday Inn Conference Center
7736 Adrienne Drive
Breinigsville, Pa 18031
610-391-1000

HOTEL RATES
$119 PER NIGHT FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$129 PER NIGHT FOR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$139 PER NIGHT FOR TRIPLE OCCUPANCY
$149 PER NIGHT FOR QUAD OCCUPANCY
When reserving your room use group code RHS

Any questions concerning this event contact Queen Pat Bush - Email:   starborn80@rcn.com   or telephone 610-462-2957

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DECEMBER 2020

Save the Dates for December are starting to fill up  please add them to your December 2020 calendars!

SAVE THE DATE - DECEMBER 3RD
QUEEN'S COUNCIL CHRISTMAS PARTY

PLACE: FAIRWAYS IN HALFMOON

TIME; NOON-3PM

COST:  30.00

Menu Choices will be Chicken Cordon Blue or Slow Roasted Rib Eye with potatoes, veggies, rolls, butter, coffee and tea are included.
If you would like to invite your husband or significant other to attend with you, they are welcome to join you.
More information will follow in the coming months from Betty Robideau.

SAVE THE DATE - DECEMBER 5TH

This is a save the date for our Chicks Christmas party.  We are planning a dressy and fun Christmas gathering on December 5th 2020.  I know it is early but a few groups are already filling in dates so we need to get ours on your calendars.  If anyone has suggestions for a place to have it or things we would like to include let me know.  This is your party so let me know what we can plan to make it fun for you. If there is anything you would like to plan for the party let me know that also.
Marty

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SAVE THE DATE!!!

December 12, 2020  - Sparkling Scarletts Christmas Party

The Sparkling Scarletts have invited us to their annual Christmas Party.  

This year as part of the fun, there is going to be an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.  What fun that will be!!  

More information will follow.

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In Closing

Let us all hope that this situation is only temporary and we all look forward to returning to a normal social life. May you and your loved ones be healthy and stay safe during this time of uncertainty.   
Life Is Short Quotes & Sayings | Life Is Short Picture Quotes
Linnie
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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Glitzy Chicks and Diamond Divas April Newsletter



Glitzy Chicks and Diamond Diva April Newsletter

Coronvirus Prayer
Jesus Christ, healer of all,  come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. Stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow. Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care.  Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another.
Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders.  Amen.
Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace
Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace.
Be with the leaders of all nations. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth.
As we stay in our homes to be safe and keep others safe, stay with us as we endure, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace. and heal us. Amen
posted by the Church of Christ's Healing
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Hello Everyone,

As I begin this month's newsletter I am reflecting on how fortunate we were to have the opportunity to attend the events that started off our 2020 event calendar.  Beginning with the Catch Your Breathe Luncheon then on to the Let It Snow, Let Us Glow Luncheon, then on to the 9 to 5 Musical, then the Valentine Day Dinner,  and on to the Wretched Access Tea Party and then the March Fling Luncheon, before this terrible and dangerous virus came to our country. 

Our lives have certainly changed in the past two weeks. Some of us have friends and family who have contracted the virus and now in the midst of trying to get through it. Many of the events that were slated for the upcoming months have been cancelled. Some will be rescheduled for next year.
We are now asked to stay in our home and only go out when absolutely necessary. Personally, the last time my son and daughter's  family was on 3/15 to enjoy an early St Pat's Day dinner.  I am thankful that we were able to have the day together. Facetime and Google Duo have become part of every other evening for Paul and I when we can check in to talk with them and see our grandchildren.  I keep in my mind that we will all get through this.

Birthday Girls this Month

Carol Reale  - April 1st

Pat Montgomery - April 9th

Carol and Pat, we wish you a very Happy and Healthy Birthday              __________________________________________________ 
On the Mend

Please keep in your thoughts and prayers, Lynn Martin.  Lynn, we are hoping you are feeling better soon.

Words to Ponder  - 

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Bits and Pieces

Superior Cleaning and Maintenance Service

Marian's Puma's daughter, Adrienne is self employed and out of work like most of the workforce due to the virus.  For a nominal fee, she is willing to do things for others who are not able to do for themselves.
Her business was called Superior and they did cleaning and maintenance service.
She and her partner have done all kinds of home and building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, painting. cleaning, and landscaping. 

She is willing to run errands, shop for others and do almost anything else they need. I know we are all social distancing but perhaps some of us have a need she could help with while still avoiding any close contact. If you are interested in any of the services that Adrienne could help you with, her information is below.

Contact: Adrienne Puma at 518-221-7008
                Phone is answered as Superior.  
                Leave a message if no immediate answer.
Thank you

Linnie
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Elton John and Friends Concert  March 29th
Posted on the ABC News website this morning.
LOS ANGELES -- Elton John is hosting a “living room” concert aimed at bolstering American spirits during the coronavirus crisis and saluting those countering it, iHeartMedia and Fox said Wednesday.
Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, the Backstreet Boys, Tim McGraw and Billie Joe Armstrong are scheduled to take part in the event airing at 9-10 p.m. EDT Sunday on Fox TV and on iHeartMedia radio stations.
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On the Lighter Side of Life
Note from Linnie

I don't know about you but I am trying my best to keep busy but there is just so much cleaning a person can do😊.
So far,
I signed up for an online course with Babbel - and I am learning how to speak Italian!

Since my hairdresser is closed, I dyed my hair, a little on the darker side, but it did cover the grey!💂‍♂️

I  had a home spa day, did a relaxing pedicure, watched an old movie and had a glass of wine!

Taking Jack, the pup,  out for a walk in the afternoons.

Cleaned out my filing cabinet, no need to keep any work related followup papers!

Been face timing with my family almost everyday.  It lifts my spirits to see and hear Athena and Jensen voices and see them in person. when we are on line.  

What have you all been doing to keep busy and your mind off having to stay home?

 It  would be fun to know what every one is doing while we on staying in


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Event Calendar

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

4/30/20 - CANCELLED -Spring Fling Luncheon - 

5/2/20 and 5/3/20-  CANCELLED -  Mini Convention and Hatting Luncheon -  

5/26/20-5/28/20 - Red Hat at the Beach - Cape May, NJ  
I am assuming this event is cancelled - But I have not been able to confirm  

10/2/20- 10/4/20 - Red Hat Runaway - Allentown, PA  Red Hat

12/3/20 - Queen's Council Christmas Party - Red Hat

12/5/20 - Glitzy Chicks Christmas Party- Red Hat

12/12/20 - Sparkling Scarletts Christmas Party - Ugly Sweater Contest

When I receive any updated information on the above "open" events I will send out an email.  Hoping that the Fall will bring us all to a better place to come and go as we please.



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RED HATS AT THE BEACH
MAY 26 - 28, 2020
DEVILS & DIVAS
HALLOWEEN BASH

Package Includes:
*2 Nights Deluxe accommodations at the beautiful Oceanfront Port Royal Hotel

*Welcome Reception with Live Entertainment, Wine & Snacks

*2 Full Plated Breakfasts at your hotel

*2 Fantastic Dinners Including
-Halloween Costume Gala at the Wildwood Convention Center
This will be the most Decorated event yet!
Get your most elaborate costume ready
(*Motorcoach Transportation Provided)

-Meal Voucher for Restaurant at Resorts Casino Hotel
(*Motorcoach Transportation Provided)

*A Visit to Historic Smithville, NJ with
Sumptuous Luncheon
(*Motorcoach Transportation Provided)

*Visit to Exciting Atlantic City NJ with Great Bonus Package at Resorts Casino
(*Motorcoach Transportation Provided)


*Visit to Victorian Cape May NJ en route home after Check out.

*All Taxes and Dinner Gratuities


ALL THIS ONLY....$328.00/ PP DBL

RESERVATION DESK NOW OPEN
CALL TERI
1-888-358-9880


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Red Hat Runaway Weekend -Allentown, PA - Oct 2-Oct 4, 2020

All Supporting Members of the Red Hat Society are invited to attend:
The Annual 2020 Red Hat Run-a-Way, Oct 2-4, 2020
Themed:  Denim & Diamonds
Presented by Queen Pat Bush and The Elegant Society Sisters
(with assistance from The Lehigh Valley Queens' Council)

The details and registration form are attached.  NOTE that this event is open only to supporting members of the RHS.
All contacts should be made to Queen Pat Bush at starborn80@rcn.com or 610-462-2957.
Please do NOT send regrets if you do not plan to attend.



THE ELEGANT SOCIETY SISTERS

(With assistance from The Lehigh Valley Queens’ Council)
Proudly announces
THE ANNUAL 2020 RED HAT RUN-A-WAY

WHEN:
 October 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2020

WHERE: 
Holiday Inn Allentown Lehigh Valley (Rte. 100 & I78)
7736 Adrienne Drive
Breinigsville, PA 18031       Telephone: (610) 391-1000

THEME: Denim and Diamonds

Event fee of $120.00   includes:  
Admittance to the Red Hat Run-A-Way,
2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, access to Vendors, entertainment,
Favors, unlimited memories to be made and much fun to be
had.  Come and join your Red Had Sisters in action.

NOTE:  PAYMENT PLAN IS AVAILABLE.

Note: Please provide proof of membership when registering for this event as well as “at the door”.
Your Membership ID Card can be printed off the RHS Website under
“MY ACCOUNT>MY MEMBERSHIP >PRINT MEMBERSHIP CARD>VIEW/PRINT MEMBERSHIP


Friday, Oct. 2nd, 2020
Noon – 4:00 p.m.  -  REGISTRATION

Check in time for your room is not until 3 O’clock.   However, the Hospitality Room will be open at 2 O’clock for early arrivers where you can relax and acquaint yourself with old or make new friends over a cup of tea or coffee
Basket Contributions should be left at the registration desk.  Please mark your gift with your chapter name and your queen’s name so your chapter can be recognized at the drawing.  We are asking each attending chapter to bring a gift card, gift basket, or gift item valued at $25.00 or more to be used in the Basket Raffle.

DENIM NIGHT (Denim must not be in red or purple)
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. - Cash bar.
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  - Plated dinner will be served.
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. - Celebrity Impersonator Devon Cass

Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2020
BLING NIGHT –DRESS IN OUR REGILIA COLORS. & WEAR BLING! BLING! BLING!
8:00 a.m.– 9:30 a.m. – Breakfast
After breakfast you are free to spend the day as you wish.
Shop the vendors
Play Bingo $(10 per person)

Take the bus to Downtown Bethlehem or to the Wind Creek Casino ($15.00 round trip)
In Downtown Bethlehem, you will find shops offering gourmet foods, artwork, distinctive gifts, unique clothing, antiques, crafted beverages and holiday decorations.
The Moravian Book Shop, the oldest bookstore in America, is a must-see.

Shops at the Wind Creek Outlet are Christopher & Banks, Corning ware, Corelle & More, Fragrance Outlet, Bass Factory Outlet, Kids Quest/Cyber Quest, Lenox, Steel Magnolia Spa & Salon, General Store, and Van Heusen | IZOD GOLF.  The Casino and restaurants are on the first floor and the shops are on the lower level.
Visit old friends and new or just rest up for the night ahead.

Saturday Evening
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Cash Bar
6:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. - Plated dinner will be served.
8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.  – Music provided by Nite Flyte for your listening and dancing pleasure.

Sunday Oct. 4, 2020
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.– Breakfast to fortify you for your journey home.


Any questions concerning this event contact Queen Pat Bush - Email:   starborn80@rcn.com   or telephone 610-462-2957
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Registration Form for this Event

THE ANNUAL 2020 RED HAT RUN-A-WAY

(Payment Plan Available)

Early Registration received by August 31, 2020__________________________$120.00
Registrations received after August 31, 2020 until September 15, 2020_______$140.00

DEADLINE FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Queen’s Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
                              First and Last                                                                                          Phone Number             -E-mail
Chapter’s RHS ID Number _____________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Payment Plan     Bingo     Bus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Yes or No       $10        $15

PAYMENT Plan – This payment plan is for early registrations only.

First Payment                    $40.00 (Plus any extra activity fee) to be paid by April 30, 2020.
Second Payment                $40.00 to be paid by June 30, 2020. 
Third and last payment    $40.00 to be paid by August 31, 2020

HOTEL:  The Holiday Inn Conference Center
7736 Adrienne Drive
Breinigsville, Pa 18031
610-391-1000

HOTEL RATES
$119 PER NIGHT FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$129 PER NIGHT FOR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$139 PER NIGHT FOR TRIPLE OCCUPANCY
$149 PER NIGHT FOR QUAD OCCUPANCY
When reserving your room use group code RHS

Any questions concerning this event contact Queen Pat Bush - Email:   starborn80@rcn.com   or telephone 610-462-2957

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DECEMBER 2020

Save the Dates for December are starting to fill up  please add them to your December 2020 calendars!

SAVE THE DATE - DECEMBER 3RD
QUEEN'S COUNCIL CHRISTMAS PARTY

PLACE: FAIRWAYS IN HALFMOON

TIME; NOON-3PM

COST:  30.00

Menu Choices will be Chicken Cordon Blue or Slow Roasted Rib Eye with potatoes, veggies, rolls, butter, coffee and tea are included.
If you would like to invite your husband or significant other to attend with you, they are welcome to join you.
More information will follow in the coming months from Betty Robideau.

SAVE THE DATE - DECEMBER 5TH

This is a save the date for our Chicks Christmas party.  We are planning a dressy and fun Christmas gathering on December 5th 2020.  I know it is early but a few groups are already filling in dates so we need to get ours on your calendars.  If anyone has suggestions for a place to have it or things we would like to include let me know.  This is your party so let me know what we can plan to make it fun for you. If there is anything you would like to plan for the party let me know that also.
Marty

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SAVE THE DATE!!!

December 12, 2020  - Sparkling Scarletts Christmas Party

The Sparkling Scarletts have invited us to their annual Christmas Party.  

This year as part of the fun, there is going to be an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.  What fun that will be!!  

More information will follow.

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In Closing:  

Please pray for each other and our family members and our neighbors, for our president, our governor and for our country and our military and police, first responders, and correctional officers, for all those who are required to work at their jobs during this crisis whether is private industries or in the food supply and retail areas and in the sanitation and housekeeping fields.  For the members of our communities who are kind enough to be making a supply of the much need face masks and donating them where there is a need. 
Special prayers for the nurses and doctors in and outside of the hospitals and for all those in the medical field, especially the retired nurses and doctors who are coming out of retirement to assist in the hospitals. There are so many more to mention and I apologize, for anyone who I neglected to list.


During this time of living through social distancing,  I thought I would include our roster in case you wanted get in touch and reach out to one another to talk or even to vent about what you are feeling. 

That is the news right now.
My thoughts are with you.  Please stay healthy and safe and strong and positive.
We Will Get to the Other Side of This 👶🏻

Linnie
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Membership Roster

Adrienne Birchler   
Home: 452-0618    Cell: 688-7999
Email:  adrienne.Birchler@icloud.com

Barbara DeMarco   (Barbie)
Home: 863-2939

Carol Reale
Home; 280-5898
Cell: 461-9627
Email: creale8@gmail.com

Doris Tuller
Home: 355-5252

Eileen Shellenbarger
Home: 899-9354
Cell: NA
Email: e.shellenbarger@yahoo.com

Ellie Bullock
Home: 877-7897    Cell: 258-7735
Birthday: March 1(1941)
Royal Name: Lady Rosie Ya-Ya

Gayle Carhide
Cell 518-703-0080


Janet Carroll
Home/Cell: 371-2823


Jeanette Lane
Home: 355-1417   Cell: 852-3568

Jill Sullivan
Cell:978-771-2311


Judy Pinto
Home: 477-9676   Cell: 301-9259

Kathy Liska   (Chucky)
Home:  355-9005   Cell 728-1318
Email: K.liska57@gmail.com

Kathy Rossello
Home: 477-2715  Cell -269-1648

Kim Eruysal
Email: keruysal@yahoo.com

Linda Pflieger (Linnie)  Co-Queen
Home:  355-3334    Cell: 727-4380

Lorraine Wyszomirski
Cell:  869-6715

Lynn Martin
Home: 355-0125 Cell: 937-5177
Email: crystlsviola@gmail.com

Marian Puma
Home/Cell: 221-7010

Marie Johnson
Home: 377-1687    Cell: 469-7486

Marilyn Cross
Home: 664-8080   Cell: 646-6873
No Email


Marilyn Parmerter
Cell:585-880-6471


Marsha Brunelle
Home:869-7311  Cell:  281-0602
Email: mimi082345@gmail.com
Marty Deschaine – Queen
Home: 382-0815   Cell: 986-5405

Nancy Meyer   - New Chick
Home: 271-6343  Cell: 256-1453
Email: nancearb@gmail.com


Nancy G Miller  - New Chick
Home: 869-0480  
No Email

Nancy Swift
Cell: 496-0830  Home: 439-1979

Pat Montgomery
Home: 370-2117   Cell: 573-1467
Email: weaver0159@yahoo.com


Patricia (Patti) Clark
Cell 518-435-5921

Phyllis Melideo
Cell: 857-5135
NO EMAIL

Sandra Cummings  (Sandy)
Home – 877-8618

Sue Asher
Home: 237-3111   Cell: 424-7243
Email: sasher237@gmail.com

Susan Carmack
Home:383-1999  Cell: 915-4552

Tina Sawyer
Home: 274-6509   Cell: 368-3034

Victoria  Holley  (Vicky)
Home: 377-3678   Cell:469-8623
Email: holleynski@icloud.com