Working in Texas

Thought some of you might enjoy seeing what we have been doing in Texas.  It was quite a job but went off real well and I'm so glad all this "stuff" is out of my living room.  I hope you enjoy the article.

On February 10, 2014, Hostess Joannie Miller, Phyllis Connett and Trudy Hauserman hosted a "Dazzle" day for the Leisure World Red Hatters.  Red and purple covered the Leisure World rec hall as 110 red hatters joined together to have a fun day.  Leisure World and Trails End drew for their seating as they entered the hall and made new friends for the day.

 Wayne and Mary, Scott, Pat and Rita (Roger missing from picture) was our great kitchen crew that prepared and served the sloppy Joes and chips for all. 

We made all these little dolls.  I swore I never want to see another "bead" again.
Little red hat dolls, bookmarks and little red dress pins were placed on each table for our guests.  As each guest arrived they received a "white sack gift".  Orange "goodie" bags for each guest were compliments from Kristi "Welcome Home Winter Texans".

 Each table had a personal hostess to welcome the guests and to help with the craft. Rosemary, JoAnne, Lucy, Donna, Joanne, Hazel, Connie, George, Jeannette, Mary, Linda, Yvonne and Mary.  Our craft (Martha Stewart's) slippers were enjoyed by the ladies.  If you are curious as to what these are, ask a red hatter.

 All the ladies had a great time in making the slippers from the Kotex pads.....

 Pat LaFoe sold tickets for all the great prizes below that were donated for this event.

One of the ladies in the park gave me this antique doll to do with as I wanted.  I chose to give to the red hats.  I dressed it for the occasion and some lady won it.

 Olivia Taylor (from Harlingen) presented her beautiful homemade jewelry.

 Thanks to Kay Monroe who manned the RADA table, and thanks to Dick Connett, our photographer for the day. 
 
Valley Queens as well as back North Queens were presented with a gift and all February birthday ladies were presented with a purple flower for their hair.  Our Leisure World Men (Bob Thompson, Bill Hedlund, Jerry Cantu, Art Miller, Don Kurtenbach, Jack Napier and Lorn Cook) were great helpers as they sat up the tables, kept tables in order and took tables down.  Hostess's Joannie, Phyllis and Trudy would like to thank all who had a part in making this a great day for all.