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SISTERS UNITE IN FUN, FUN, FUN - & more FUN !!!!

Please: check this list often for updates, cancellations, additions, etc.
We tend to have frequent "spur of the moment" fun events! :)       & occasional cancellations :(
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               RECURRENT EVENTS:

MONTHLY BREAKFAST
          every 2nd Thursday, 9:00 AM
          Libbey's Restaurant - Main St., Milwaukie
          RSVP Queen 'B', please, no later than Wed. noon

MONTHLY GAMES NIGHT - check below!
          every 3rd Thursday, 6-10 PM
          @ Darlene's
          Time: 6-10 pm - summer: Bring: snacks, bread, drinks, salad or dessert

Every other month CRAFTS GATHERING - check below!
          Last Sunday - Dependent upon sign-up! - check the list!!
          @ Jana's Rec. Room
          Time: 2:00 PM

WEEKLY -   Spring-Fall only   - MILWAUKIE FARMERS MARKET
          2008: Every Sunday May 11th through October 26th from 9:30 to 2:00
          In the Heart of Downtown Milwaukie on Main St. across from City Hall.
          Watch for the Red Hats :) - 9:30 AM - 11:30
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               OTHER EVENTS:
*** NOTE: Events listed in GRAY - are not Clackamas Crimson Kids scheduled events - but listed for your information, in case you'd still like to attend :)

CARPOOL: If there is not a carpool time listed, there is none - or arrange with others listed.
          Carpool location is at Sunnybrook Blvd., behind Kohl's - unless otherwise noted.
          If you're listed to carpool, & need to cancel - please let someone know!
December 04 - (Thursday) - Pittock Mansion at Christmas
          LUNCH after at Rose's Restaurant at Lloyd Center at 12:30
          Entry Cost is $6.00
          Attending: Carolyn R, Jan C, Marilynn C, Mary C, Sally V & Eleanor, Jana C(+ guest), Juanita D, Marlene F, Patty S
          Carpool 10:15: (or meet at Pittock 11:00):
December 06 - (Saturday) - the "BOBS" (Beautiful Outstanding Babes) 3rd Holiday Gala
          Holiday Inn in Wilsonville.
          Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
          Cost: $28.00
          Entrees: Pork Medallions (P), Chicken Cordon Bleu (C), Baked Salmon (S)
          Attending: Charmayne(P), Marcia K(C), Mary C(P), Terry W(P), Juanita(S), Billie L(P), Sally V(S), Patty S(S), Marilynn C(P), Megan W(P)
          Carpool: 10:15 - Charmayne, Marcia K, Billie L, Marilynn C, Terry W
December 09 - (Tuesday) - The Grotto Festival of Lights & dinner
          $7.50 General Admission
          Dinner - 5:00 - Malay Satay Hut - 2850 SE 82nd Ave
          Attending: Jana C, Marilynn C, Mary C, Juanita D, Sally V, Dot L(?), Marcia K, Joan B
          Carpool: 4:30 - Marcia K
December 11 - (Thursday) - Monthly Breakfast & Quilt Show After!
          RSVP Queen 'B', please, no later than Wed. noon
          GIFT EXCHANGE! If you wish to participate bring a wrapped gift under $10 in value
          Attending Breakfast: Charmayne, Carolyn R, Jana C, Marilynn C, Mary C, Juanita D, Sally V, Marlene F, Sylvia N, Dianne P, Billie L, Mary Jean, Dot. L, Joan B, Terry W
          Attending Quilt Show: Mary Jean, Billie L, Marilynn C, Carolyn R
December 12 - (Friday) - Alpenrose - Celebrate The Season by the Northwest Senior Theatre
          6149 SW Shattuck Road, Portland
          2:00 PM
          A donation of $5 is appreciated.
          Attending: Carolyn R, Jana C, Marilynn C, Mary C, Sally V, Patty S
          Carpool: 1:00 -
December 12 - (Friday) - Winter Solstice and Christmas Ships
          Jefferson Street Boat Ramp at Milwaukie Riverfront Park
          Starting at 6:00 pm
          bonfire,refreshments,viewing ships(time not known)
          Carpool from Marcia K's at 5:45, or meet by bonfire
          (check with Marcia - will cancel if weather is stormy)
          Attending: Marcia K, Mary C, Juanita D, Sally V
December 13 - (Saturday) - Philip Foster Farm celebrates "Christmas in the Country"
          Christmas in the Country. Enjoy free cookies and cider as you join Santa in the parlor for photos. Christmas trees, wreaths, historic books and toys and home-made crafts will be available for purchase. Carolers and traditional music all day.
          Enjoy this one on your own - not an organized event for Clackamas Crimson Kids.

December 18 - (Thursday) - Monthly Game Night - CANCELLED for Nov. & Dec.
December 21 - (Sunday) - First Day of Winter
December 22 - (Monday) - Hanukkah
December 25 - (Thursday) - Christmas
December 31 - (Wednesday) - New Years Eve Party! @ Marcia K's - 6-10 pm
          Please RSVP by e-mail or phone
          6-7 fondue, 7-9 games
          9:00 New York New Years toasts, cheesecake, chocolate fondue
          Next Making new 'years resolutions and bucket lists
          Stay as long as you like or go home before the crazies hit the road
          Cost $5 - 8. per person depending on the # attending. The more the merrier.
          Attending: Marcia K, Marilynn C, Carolyn R
December 28 - Birthday - Damsel of the Deep - Kayleen D

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January 02 - Birthday - Privy Princess - Megan W
January 08 - (Thursday) - Monthly Breakfast
          ***If you wish to bring a can or two of food we will be adding to a Food Cupboard collection barrel.
          ***Also if you received a Christmas gift you would just as soon not keep, bring it along & we will see about 'regifting' those unwanted items & have some after the holidays fun.
          RSVP Queen 'B', please, no later than Wed. noon
          Bring your kazoos & books for the book exchange!
          Attending: Charmayne, Sally V, Juanita D, Jana C, Marlene F, Sylvia N, Dianne P, Mary Jean, Marilynn C, Terry W, Carolyn R
January 13 - Birthday - Lady Lavender - Marcia K
January 15 - (Thursday) - Monthly Game Night! - Hostess Marcia K & Darlene B
          Time: 6-10 pm
          ***A sign up sheet will be passed at the January 8th Breakfast for food items to bring for Game Night
          Place: Darlene B's
          Food: Darlene - soup, Mary C - bread or crackers, Sally V - dessert
          Attending: Darlene B, Marcia[+guest], Marge E, Sally V, Juanita D, Marilynn C, Carolyn R, Mary C
January 19 - (Monday) - Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 26 - (Monday) - Chinese New Year
February 02 - (Monday) - Ground Hog Day
February 09 - Birthday - Lady Bug - Rita M
February 12 - (Thursday) - Monthly Breakfast
          RSVP Queen 'B', please, no later than Wed. noon
          Bring your kazoos & books for the book exchange!
          Attending: Charmayne, Juanita D, Jana C, Marlene F, Sally V, Marilynn C, Carolyn R
February 14 - (Saturday) - Valentine's Day Luncheon!
          Hostess: Jana C
          Time: 1:00 pm - Spaghetti Factory in Clackamas
          Attending: Jana C, Marcia K
February 16 - (Monday) - President's Day
February 19 - (Thursday) - Monthly Game Night! - Hostess Marcia K & Darlene B
          Time: 6-10 pm
          ***A sign up sheet will be passed at the February 12th Breakfast for food items to bring for Game Night
          Place: Darlene B's
          Food: Darlene - soup, Juanita - bread or crackers, Marilynn - dessert
          Attending: Darlene B, Marcia K, Marge E
February 21 - (Saturday) - Clothing & Accessories exchange @ Marcia's
          Afternoon Coffee 2-4 PM
          Attending:
February 24 - (Tuesday) - Mardi Gras Day
February 25 - Birthday - Lady LaRose - Joan B
February 25 - (Wednesday) - Ash Wednesday
February 26 - 28 - The Rose Labyrinth of Carnival - "A Purple and Red Hat Fantasy Convention"
          Hosted by the Red Roses of Burg
          at the Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort, Canyonville, Oregon
          Celebrating our 3rd Annual Event, the theme will be based on Venetian Histories, Celtic Faeries, Enchantment and Magic.
          The main point of "Carnival" is to be dressed in Red and Purple costumes that are wild, fun and beautiful, astonish friends and strangers alike, be original and imaginative. Create your fantasy.
          We will have great prizes for costumes, auctions, a Victorian bathing suit pool party, a 50's style social, mask making workshops, endless flowing chocolate fountain, good food, red hat vendors, afternoon high tea and Victorian fashion show and great fun with old friends and new friends.
          Total convention cost is $100.00 (does not include hotel accommodations)
          Send a full $100.00 or a partial payment of $50.00 to reserve your place ($$ non refundable, is transferable)
          Limited to 200 Fashionable Ladies - 75 tickets already sold as of 7/23/08
          Questions?? 541-459-5510 Queen Elainna / http://www.redrosesofburg.com

February 27 - (Friday) - Yard Garden & Patio Show
          CP 10:30 AM - or meet at main entrance 11:00 AM
          Attending
March 07 - Birthday - Lady on the Go - Sally V
March 07 - Birthday - Barbara V
March 08 - (Sunday) - Daylight Savings Begins - spring forward!
March 14 - (Saturday) - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at "County Cork Pubic House"
          1329 NE Fremont, Portland - ph. 503-284-4805
          Attending:
March - Flippin Castle - Clatskanie, Oregon
          National Historic Site built in 1899, senior citizens have purchased it, lovingly restored it & offer tours & lunch Mon-Fri
          A turn-of-the-century lumber mill owner, T.J. Flippin built his house to resemble a castle. That turreted mansion, known as the "Flippin Castle" has now become a national historic preservation site, a sight-seeing destination and the home of the Clatskanie Senior Citizens.
March 07 - (Saturday) - QUEENS (& Vice Queens) LUNCHEON - 'Magical Elegance'
          Shilo Inn Restaurant - 11707 NE Airport Way
          You are invited to join other Red Hat Queens and Vice Queens at a Luncheon to share ideas while enjoying a fun filled Event of Fashion and Entertainment.
          Cost: $29.00 per person if received by January 31 2009
          $32.00 per person if received on or after February 1 2009
          RSVP Deadline: 2/1/2009
          Lunch choice of: Marinated Tri Tip, Chicken Marsala, Pacific NW Salmon Filet
          {your lunch includes, Coffee or Tea and Dessert}
          No tickets will be sold at the door. No refunds will be given after February 1 2009
          Please mail your check on or before January 15
          Any Questions, please contact Annie Cook, 4255 NE 125th Place #194, Portland Oregon 97230
          or Annie Cook: cannievgo@yahoo.com or 503-729-6717
          Presented by: Elegant Dames of Portland Oregon (Queen Annie Cook)
          RSVP Deadline: 2/1/2009

March 12 - (Thursday) - Monthly Breakfast
          RSVP Queen 'B', please, no later than Wed. noon
          Bring your kazoos & books for the book exchange!
          Attending: Charmayne
March 14 - Birthday - Mistress of Memories - Dianne P
March 14 - (Saturday) - The Canby Oregon Trail Pitchpipers (barbershop)
          Their annual show. One day - 2 big events!
          At the Canby Performing Arts Center (at the High School)
          Attending:
March 16 - Birthday - Lady of the Book - Carolyn R
March 17 - (Tuesday) - St. Patrick's Day!
March 19 - (Thursday) - Monthly Game Night! - Hostess Marcia K & Darlene B
          Time: 6-10 pm
          ***A sign up sheet will be passed at the March 12th Breakfast for food items to bring for Game Night
          Place: Darlene B's
          Food: Darlene - soup, Julia - bread or crackers, Marge - dessert
          Attending: Darlene B
March 20 - Birthday - Duchess of Creative Adventures - Karen D
March 20 - (Friday) - First Day of Spring
March 22 - Birthday - Lady Snowbird - Janet P
March 26 - 29 - National Red Hat Socety Event! - DIVAS WEAR DIAMONDS! - Dallas, Texas
          Lodging Info: Gaylord Texan Resort
          Register online at <"http://www.redhatsocity.com"> the Red Hat Society
          Member WITH Purple Perks - $391
          or call 1-866-386-2850

March 26 - Birthday - Lady Loveglitz - Terry W
March 28 - (Saturday) - All Northwest Barbershop Contest & dinner (McMennamins?).
          This is the last day of the competition.
          Forest Grove High School Auditorium, 1401 Nichols Ln., Forest Grove, Oregon
          Friday - 7:00 PM (finals)
          Contact Info: Teri Koerner, Executive Director - Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce - 503.357.3006 - director@fgchamber.org
          Attending :
March 25 - 29 - Red Hat Society - Friendship Fest - Official Funvention - 2009
          Dallas, Texas
          Member with 'Perks' price $391 (Reg. price $435)
          Please contact our Terry W for further information.

April 01 - April Fools Day
April 10 - (Friday) - Good Friday
April 12 - (Sunday) - Easter
April 12 - Birthday - Lady Leadfoot - Mary Jean
April 15 - (Tuesday) - Tax Day :(
April 17, 18 & 19 - A LAKE CHELAN HOE DOWN
          Hosted by the Lake Chelan Delicious Red Hatters & Downtown Chelan Historic Association
          Registration $130 until Dec. 1, 2008
          Campbell's Lodge is holding rooms - half of them (July 10) are already booked!
          Attending: Mary C
April 18 - (Saturday) - Red Hat Adventures NW is planning a bus trip to Seattle to see Hats the Musical! This will be a one day trip.
          Tickets are not yet available but as soon as they are we plan to reserve 50 for that date. The bus has already been hired but the price is not finalized. We estimate the cost to run about $65.00 per person for the bus and the show.
          If you would like us to save you a spot please contact Lise or Jean. www.redhatadventuresnw.com, lisethom@aol.com or j.mounsey@comcast.net.

April 25 - 11th ANNIVERSARY OF THE RED HAT SOCIETY
April 27 - Birthday - Countess of the Quilts - Darlene Brown
May - Macaw Landing Wildlife Refuge
          Suggested Lunch at Russell Street BBQ - 325 NE Russell St - large menu
          TOURS DAILY at 12, 2 and 4 during the summer and at 12 and 2 during the winter months. To maintain our serenity we are open by RESERVATION ONLY. A minimum $5.00 donation is requested per visitor. To make your reservation or to schedule events, call us at (503)286-0882, or e-mail us at macaw@macawlanding.org. Rubber boots are recommended during winter months for walks through our wetlands restoration project.
          Attending:
May - Pacific Hazelnut Candy Factory in Aurora
          14673 Ottaway Avenue Aurora, Oregon 97002 - (503) 678-2755
          Attending:
May 05 - (Tuesday) - Cinco de Mayo
May 07 - Birthday - Lady In Red - Dot L
May 10 - (Sunday) - Mother's Day
May 12 - Birthday - Mistress of Mud - Janelle B
May 14 - Birthday - Lady LaTour - Marilynn C

May 25 - (Monday) - Memorial Day
May 29 - Birthday - Lady of Applique - Sylvia N
June 6, 2009 - Portland Rose Parade!
          Maybe [cut] our Red Hatters want to consider a block of tickets in the colisseum to see the parade?
          Take Max from somewhere out east side?
          Re the walking, Elderhostel may try to get a group of alumni and/or attendees to walk in it.
          Mary Jean
June 12 - Birthday - Maxine B
June 21 - (Sunday) - Father's Day
June 21 - (Sunday) - First Day of Summer
June 22 - Birthday - Duchess of Carlsbad - Janice P
June 28 - Birthday - Diva of Deltiology - Mona O
July 04 - (Friday) - Independence Day
July 09 - Birthday - Bonnie M
July 12 - Birthday - Duchess of Shopping Haul - Marlene F
July - Cracked Pots Garden Art - McMenamin's Edgefield (Troutdale)
July - Sandy Mountain Festival
July - Gardens of Natural Delights tour
          For tickets call Metro at 503-234-3000.
July 13 - Birthday - Baroness of the Byways - Mary Frances
July - (Friday) - Albertina Kerr - Christmas in July!
          ***Please have cash as they do just one bill for the whole group.
          Bring a white elephant gift!
August 11 - Dame So Different - Lisa C
August 23(?) - (Sunday) - Oregon City Open Air Antique Fair
          Six square blocks on historic downtown Main Street are closed to vehicular traffic so vendors may offer antiques and collectibles in over 100 booths. Food vendors, live music and antique appraisals add to the fun. This is Oregon City's largest one day event attracting over 10,000 people.
          Carpool: 9:00 AM
          Or meet at 7th & Main St. - 9:20 - 9:30
          (Many vendors open early :)
          Attending:
August 25?? - Oregon State Fair! - Hostess: Mary Jean
August 28 - Birthday - Lady of the Plates - Mary C
September 07 - (Monday) - Labor Day
September 11 - Birthday - Donna M
September 12 - Birthday - Juanita D
September 10? - (Thursday - Senior Day) - Mt. Angel Octoberfest
          Carpool: 10:00
          Attending:
September 18 - Birthday - Lady Avon - Pam S
October 01 - Birthday - Our Waitress! - Sue
October 02 - Birthday - Mistress of Mischief - Julia N
October 06 - Birthday - Lady Real LaTour - Amy P
October 12 - (Monday) - Columbus Day
October 21 - Birthday - Dame Doxie - Jana C
October 25 - (Sunday) - Mother-in-law's Day - 4th Sunday
October 27 - Birthday - Lady Tisket-a-Tasket - Winona T
October 31 - (Wednesday) - Halloween
November 01 - (Sunday) - Daylight Savings Ends - fall back!
November 07 - Birthday - Queen 'B' - Charmayne
November 11 - (Wednesday) - Veteran's Day
November 15 - Birthday - Diva of Detail - Marge E
November 26 - (Thursday) - Thanksgiving
December 02 - Birthday - Grand Dame Gram - Virginia M

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