Red Hatters planning a spring fashion show

Susan Douglas
Les Rouge Rogues

23 ladies celebrated at the latest Les Rouge Rogues rendez-vous- the “Easter Egg-stravaganza,” April 18th at the Roadside Restaurant. Hostesses for the party were Lady Linda of La-Di-Da (Linda Budreau), Duchess Do Little (Elsie Morrison) & Queen La Diva (Susan Douglas). Party favours of egg candles adorned the colourful tables decorated in an Easter & bunny theme.
Kazoos were tooted in commemoration of three birthdays, Lady Izzy’s 65th (Janet Wolanicki) , Lady Snowbird’s aged to perfection (Ruth Holt) and Princess Not Waiting’s 50th (Donna Moen). A red hat game was played with Donna Moen taking home the winning prize.
Following a toast to ourselves, a delicious meal was served featuring ham, scallop potatoes, and all the wonderful trimmings. The unusual door prize was won by Lady Cynthia LaFleur (Cyndi Bolen).
Our highlight of the evening was the first ever “Reduation” of Donna Moen from a pink hatter to a red hatter. Donna sat upon a lovely crimson throne while Duchess Do Little read out the “Warning” poem. Donna received many extraordinary gifts according to the poem.
An adorned cane was run along the wooden chairs and presented to Donna, along with a bouquet of flowers representing those picked from “other people’s gardens,” Donna received many useful gifts, along with the not so usual, three pounds of frozen sausages, a jar of pickles & loaf of bread, a container of beer mats & pens, and slippers “to wear in the rain.” Her purple birthday fedora was replaced with the red birthday hat which is 50 yrs. old and belonged to Mary Budreau. The pink balloon was popped and the red balloon placed in Donna‚s hands as again kazoos tuned in. Queen La Diva pinned a leather trillium brooch on Donna and dubbed her with the royal wand, “Lady Trillium.” Lady Trillium then declared her excitement in becoming a full fledged red hatter much to the delight of those in attendance. Announcements of the upcoming events concluded the evening with a great deal of applause.
Looking ahead: Queen La Diva, Lady Trillium, Lady Izzy and the new Princess Not Waiting (Yvonne Gill) will travel to Minneapolis to meet up with the Seattle red hatters, and two groups from Minneapolis from May 5th-7th.
The May event is being hosted by the Stratton ladies at the Stratton Senior Centre. Registration is presently taking place for the first 20 ladies, at the Rainy River Record Office. Deadline is May 19th. Wayne Barren is cutting out red hat designs and Wanda Heyens will be leading the painting class. We’ll have three designs to choose from. Refreshments and dessert will be served at the Centre. The time will be from 4:30-6:00 for class. For further information contact Nancy Fretter at 483-1250.
June 1st-Les Rouge Rogues will be the Special Feature at Christian Women’s Club, Rainy River Legion, a “Red Fabulous Fashion Show!” contact Lou Ricci at 852-3704 for tickets. Carolyn Kreger and Susan will organize the show.
June 27th- A Waterside Luncheon with Riparian Entertainment will be held at Lady Eleanor’s Residence (Eleanor Wiersema). A pot luck will be served and river boat cruise, games, and refreshments enjoyed. Pink Flamingos is the theme. Please contact Queen La Diva for further information at 852-1937.