Presents

I decided to open my own RHS chapter, with hopes that women in the Town of Greece could get together from time to time and kick up their heels a bit. I attended my first RHS National Convention, Red Hat Rodeo, held in Dallas, Texas, April 2004 and my first Regional Convention in Florida, December 2004.

I am a corporate meeting planner when I'm not red hatting. I enjoy geocaching, crafting, photography and my season tickets to The Rochester Broadway Theater League. I love to travel and try to do so as often as possible. My travels have taken me around our beautiful country, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Amsterdam, Ireland, Puerto Rico and several Caribbean islands. I have been married for over 30 years and have 2 daughters and one son-in-law -- oh yes, and 5 grandkitties!

I am looking forward to building a great chapter and wonderful friendships with other women in the area.
I'm not growing older...I'm having more fun!
Birthday: March 26th

The 2005 Purple Rose Gang

My Princesses

Princess Bastet

Princess Bastet lives in the rolling hills of West Virginia with her husband on an acre of land. This summer they are looking forward to planting like crazy! In her spare time, she continues to fix up the house that was bought in the fall of 2003. While your Princess may not be able to attend many meetings in Rochester, everyone is cordially invited to stop by when near Charles Town! Like her sister, Princess Kalena, Princess Bastet probably won't be able to attend many events, but is happy to be a 'pink hatter' in the Purple Rose Gang.
Birthday: June 27th

Princess Kalena

2005 will be an exciting year for Princess Kalena! She recently moved to New York City and has made a New Year's Resolution to see something new in the city everyday. Although she won't be able to attend most events, she still looks forward to getting to know all of the ladies in the Purple Rose Gang. Being a New York Yankee fan, she is really looking forward to attending as many home games as she can with King Ed, her dad and Queen Dee, her mom, (if she can talk her into it!). Anyone visiting the Big Apple is welcome to contact her, and hopefully she will visit Rochester when there is an event!
Birthday: May 30th

My Royal Court

Lady Tess, Queen of Vice

Lady Tess is a nurse, working full-time in the mental health field. She has a son in his second year of college and lives in an 1850 farmhouse with her animals that include a horse, dogs and cats. Lady Tess enjoys the ocean, hiking, art and has many other interests which she is looking forward to pursuing.
Birthday: June 11

Countess Karena

As a member of the Purple Rose Gang, I enjoy making new friends and attending fun events and celebrating our chapter members' birthdays. My hobbies are reading, sewing, knitting, movies, museums, travel, singing and dancing and learning. Since I am retired, I feel like a "Queen" everyday!
Birthday: October 23

Dame Linda

Duchess Deb

I wanted to join the RHS/Purple Rose Gang to start some social activity in my life again. The idea of sharing time with "old" friends was enticing. As a Red Hatter (though mine our currently pink), I have enjoyed our comfortable gatherings where we laugh at ourselves as well as others. In my free time I love to decorate using primitives/antiques/old farm house items, work in the yard and flower gardens, go to craft fairs and Canal Days. I'm trying to get back into shopping for myself too which is a change. I have one daughter, 14, growing up right in front of my eyes.....way too fast!

My birthday is March 11th, and I will "reduate" this year! YAHOO!

If you could be Queen for a day, what would you like to do?
I would spend my day being pampered by my court: massage, pedicure, manicure, facial, waxing, hair shampoo & set if I could be Queen. Other than that, you can have the job. :)

Empress Nancy

Nancy lives in Greece with her husband and daughter. She also has 2 sons who no longer live at home. Nancy owns her own computer consulting business. She enjoys reading, gardening, theatre and most kinds of music - especially good old classic rock and roll. She also admits to "some golf" but doesn't keep score! Nancy states "I have always said that aspire to the Red Hat Society. I enjoy having fun!"
Birthday: September 26, ???? (where ???? is >50!)

Lady Daisy Rose

Lady Lavender Lavelle

Alice enjoys travel, reading, counted cross stitch, jigsaw puzzles and knitting. She has been an EMT with Greece Volunteer Ambulance and is a volunteer at Journey Home as well as works per diem at Park Ridge Hospital. Lady Lavender Lavelle enjoys being a Red Hatter and looks forward to getting together with "The Gang". She has been married for 44 years, and has 4 children and 6 grandchildren. If you could be Queen for a day, what would you like to do? Go to a movie and eat out.
Birthday: February 5th

Lady Norma Lu

Norma Lu is a retired secretary who loves to travel, eat out with friends and read. She enjoys getting together with "The Gang" and is looking forward to a year filled with fun and friendship. She has one daughter and 2 grandsons.
Birthday: March 27

Lady Pat, Histerian

Lady Pat is retired. She and her husband have eight grandchildren ranging in age from 17 to 3. She's often thought the Red Hat Society sounded like a fun group and one she'd like to get involved with. Lady Pat is looking forward to being a part of this fun, lighthearted group.
Birthday: January 25th

Lady Rosa Bella

I joined the Red Hat Society to meet more women my age who want to have fun. One of the activities I've enjoyed so far is the Secret Pal. I enjoy giving and receiving surprises. I love to collect teddy bears and angels. I have names for my bears but not my angels. This new year will bring TWO NEW BLESSINGS! My twin daughters are both pregnant and due to have their babies in May. This is my first time as a Grandma and I am thrilled and excited beyond my wildest dreams. I am also looking forward to attending more RHS gatherings and getting to know each of you better.
Birthday: January 4th

Lady Violet

Lucybelle, Lady Sunshine

Lucybelle lives in Webster with her high school sweetheart, Larry. They will celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary on August 27th. She has two grown children, a son who lives in Wilmington, DE and a daughter who lives in Brighton with her husband Richard. She retired from Kodak in 1996 after 20 years in Purchasing. She is very proud of the fact that she has a very close relationship with her 91 year old Mother. She is the chairman of the Rocheser Celiac Support Group; a group of over 531 members that keeps her extremely busy. She is looking forward to fun outings with fun people like The RHS Purple Rose Gang. Her hobbies include talking on the phone, reading, talking on the phone, walking, talking on the phone, travelling, talking on the phone, cooking, talking on the phone....I think you get the picture.
Birthday: October 5th

Madame Butterfly

Why join? I was looking for some fun with mature women who didn't always think/act too mature and wanted to have fun and laugh. I was looking for something outside of work, kids/grandchildren, spouse, and life responsibilities....I need to chill out once in awhile.

What have I enjoyed? As I'm still learning to chill out and make time for fun in my life I have attended a few events and had a good time at: Christmas party, dinner and theater. I'm looking forward to upcoming events.

Family updates: My son and d-i-law in Colorado recd. their certification as foster parents and 1 day later recd. a 4 mo old baby girl, Kendra she is 1/2 American Indian. They have no idea of how long she will be with them. We plan to see them this June.

Queen for a day: I would like to spend a day in Tahiti without financial responsibilities. And to take some dear friends along.
Birthday: May 7

Miss Belle

I wanted to join RED HATTERS because I think ladies out together have a fun time & I wanted 2 have a good time doing different things. I have enjoyed meeting new people & enjoyed being w/them. My hobbies R few -- Making porcelain dolls --- ceramics --- knitting --- crochet -- And I LUV to travel !!!! !!! We have new Son-In-Law as of Oct 22,2004 (they're doing great).I have 2 birds -- a loving husband (Billy Ray), 4 grandchildren (our #1 is Engaged --- wedding will B announced later -- her fiance will B serving In Iraq so no date til he comes home safe). We have 4 children also (Ha) a son (born in Germany) Bill was N the Army & I was there to keep an eye on him (ha). And three daughters. Two in the south and one here in NY. Our son lives in Binghampton.

If I were Queen 4 a day I would like 2 go 2 a spa 4 the day & B pampered LOTS
Birthday: June 10th

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