Red Hatters start book club in RR

By Susan Douglas
RR Red Hat Society

Although they are no longer officially in school, the Les Rouge Rogues of Rainy River, hit the books on Tues. Jan. 13th, 2009. The “Red Hatter Bookworms”, as they’ve dubbed themselves, gathered for their first Book Club sharing session, at The Smiling Moon, in Baudette. The table was decorated with little snow people, matching napkins, peppermint chocolate swizzlers and candies too. Nine ladies braved the cold to devour an array of delicious lunches & cheesecake before diving into their favourite novels. Each gal presented three books along with a synopsis of why they enjoyed reading it. There was a wide variety of writings which the ladies swiftly swapped with one another. Some books for example were historic, others political, and a few from the Oprah book club list.
“The Shack” by William Young, was one of the last novels to be introduced. It’s the story of McKenzie Allan Phillips who receives an invitation to spend a weekend with God following the brutal murder of his daughter, Missy. McKenzie encounters the Trinity at the abandoned Shack where the girl’s body was discovered. There has been much written in the news over this religiously controversial book. Two of the gals had read this book and after a short discussion it was recommended.
Following lunch and announcements the Bookworms descended in the building for a view of the lovely gift/flower shop.
Announcements were reviewed for the Minneapolis trip, May 1-3rd. We have 12 ladies interested with 10 having registered already, and two maybes.
Queen La Diva read a Valentine Poem she wrote in the form of the Feb. event and handed out copies to the ladies.
The next event is a Pyjama Party Sleepover. It begins Jan. 27th, at 6 p.m. at Susan Douglas’s for a Chilli Supper, followed by a craft (7 p.m.) and movie, ( 8:00 p.m.) “Mamma Mia” at Linda Budreaus. The next morning the ladies will have Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. at Bev Langners. You may come for all or part of this event. These ladies will host 4 women each for the sleepover. You may register at the Rainy River Record Office by Jan. 13th. Contact Linda Budreau for this Rendez-vous. 852-3702
The “Red Hatter Bookworms” will meet again the 2nd Tues. of Feb. at the CN Hotel, 11:30 a.m. for lunch. Contact Dawn Jarvis for information. 852-3952.
Bookworms will meet again the 2nd Tues. of March in the Rainy River Library at 11:30, (bring a bagged lunch). Please mark these events on your calendars.
For information on how to join the red hatters contact Susan Douglas, 852-1937.