Sympathy

Our sympathy goes out to Diane and Ronnie Lindsey in the death of Ronnie's mother. I do not know any arrangements but I am sure it will be in the paper.

Our April Event

Dianne Mills would like to know how many are going to Gee's Bend on April 12th. As you know, this will be open to husbands and any other guests that you think would enjoy it (adults only). We will most likely pack sack lunches. A number count is needed so she can estimate the cost. I am not putting her email address or her phone # in this post. You should have it in your VV info sheet. Let her know if you are going or not so she won't have to call you. Thanks!

Reminder!!!!!!

Please remember to let Diane L.know if you are going to attend our March Event. It is this Tuesday and let her know by TOMMOROW! Thanks!

OUR MARCH EVENT!!!

I’m planning for the Red Hat Ladies to go to Miyako Japanese restaurant on March 18,2008 at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to go let me know by March 17th. I thought this would be something we haven’t done before and would be fun. It is located at 8173 Vaughn Road. If you go out Vaughn road you will need to pass Taylor Rd. and it will be in the small shopping center on the left. Japanese Steak House 334-215-2275. Thanks, Diane Lindsey

Sadly.....

I must announce that Robbie is going Red Hat Inactive. We always offer that option to anyone when they know that their life circumstances leave them with no time to play. Robbie, we will miss you!

SAVE THE DATE!

Our APRIL Event will be Saturday, April 12th. For those of you who went on the tour of the Capitol, you will remember that Dr. Irby told us that he could take us on a tour of Gee's Bend and that is just what we are going to do. This should be very interesting for everyone and especially to those of us with an interest in quilts. If you don't know about Gee's Bend, you can do a little internet research on it. It is a very isolated community west of Selma and across the Alabama River from Camden. The ferry to Gee's Bend was halted in 1962 in an attempt to keep the citizens from registering to vote. The ferry was resumed in 2006. Many of the ladies there, just like in most rural areas, made quilts for their families for warmth. They used whatever fabric they could find and assembled them in designs pleasing to their eyes. In the 1960's these ladies and their quilts were "discovered" and eventually displayed in museums around the country. We will leave on the morning of the 12th and meet Dr. Irby in Gee's bend and he will lead our tour. All the details have not been finalized yet but will come later. There will be some cost involved as far as a donation to Dr. Irby's foundation, gas, ferry fees, etc. Husbands are welcome at this event and we will also open it to any friends that you think would enjoy this tour. Dianne Mills is planning this Event for us.