News and Notes
Stories, updates, and happenings from members and Hatquarters.
Ways to enjoy this summer!
Leisurely Outdoor Activities: Consider activities that combine relaxation and light exercise. Nature walks, bird watching, or gardening can be enjoyable and gentle on the body. Take your chapter to a local walking group or gardening club…
- Ways to Play
Spin-Off Chapters – Just so you know!
The creation of Spin-Off chapters is a natural phenomenon of RHS growth. If a chapter becomes too large, some of the members may choose to start another chapter, with one of them becoming a new queen. Many queens make it a point to help…
- From Hatquarters
The Latest Greatest News About Starting and Maintaining Chapters
As a valued Queen of the Red Hat Society, staying informed is essential. We're committed to keeping you up-to-date with the latest information about starting and maintaining a Red Hat Society chapter. Whether you know someone considering…
- From Hatquarters
BEST DECORATION AWARD
Hatters in the Land of Oz, the bi-annual convention held in Wichita, KS USA, promotes itself as a convention you will never forget. This year’s event made good on that promise! Your CEO, Queen Lady Bug, Debra Granich was thrilled to be one…
- Hatter Happenings
Worldwide Hoot Day - Saturday, June 15, 2024
WHAT IS A ‘HOOT”? A “Hoot” is our word for an unstructured and extremely informal gathering of RHS members. It is usually a one-day event. Sometimes (but not always) it involves a train with members traveling from near and far to meet at…
- Ways to Play
QotM – Madeline Millet – May 2024
Queen of the Month: Queen of Hearts Meet the extraordinary Queen of Hearts, a title chosen by the Glamorous Ladies Chapter for a remarkable woman because of her all-heart approach to life. Hailing from Aibonito, Puerto Rico, she started…
- Queens' Corner
THIS IS WHAT THE RED HAT SOCIETY IS ALL ABOUT
Queens Sandy and Elisa One of the great advantages of Red Hat Society membership is that we have members nearly everywhere! If you are traveling, it’s possible to contact other members to meet at your destination or at stops along the way.…
- Hatter Happenings
GREETINGS FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The Ladies of Elegance Chapter of Los Angeles, California USA is comprised of over 100 members. Queen Andrea Jones absolutely knows how to orchestrate a good party. They simply take over the entire venue! Pictured here is a sporty…
- Hatter Happenings
QotM – Dianne Davis – April 2024
Discovering the Royal Essence: An Insight into Queenette LadyDiRedHat's Journey Have you ever wondered what the origin of someone’s Royal Name might be? For me, it's Queenette LadyDiRedHat. Why Queenette? Well, because I may be on the…
- Queens' Corner
EARTH DAY
Earth Day, celebrated annually on Aprill 22nd, brings together millions of people from over 190 countries to advocate for our planet and work toward a greener, more equitable future. This year is the 54th year of Earth Day. We wonder how…
- Ways to Play
APRIL FOOLS’ DAY
April Fools’ Day falls on the day that you receive this communication. If you belong to a chapter that plans ahead, you probably have something fun arranged for today. If not, consider that a good joke is fun any day. So, any day in April…
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