July 2024 Newsletter
- queentoni
- Jul 5, 2024
- 11 min read
It’s July 2024. Did everyone enjoy your Red, White and BOOM? This July Newsletter contains calendar information for areas in the EASTERN United States and is currently being sent to 1,889 ladies. How wonderful to be able to share info on fun things to do with so many other Hatters!!! Please take advantage of things going on and support the ladies that host these events.
Fliers: ALL event fliers that I have are attached.
Events: Event descriptions include: state, event name, location, cost, time, address, info/description and contact info. The attached fliers are named by their date … example: year / month / day. June 7, 2025 would be saved as 2025.06.07.
Sharing: If you mention this "Calendar of Events Newsletter" to another RHS Member and find out they aren’t receiving it, ask if they’d like to be included. Please have them contact me at queen.toni@aol.com, and I’ll make sure they get added. Also, if you hear of any events that aren’t included on the list, please send me the information/flier and I’ll get that added.
Location Information: There are several other Red Hat Gals who send out Calendar information for upcoming Events. I recommend that you sign up for ALL of the different Newsletters because some of our event news overlap areas. If you would like to be added to the mailings, here are the emails:
Eastern United States (orange): Toni Gilbert – queen.toni@aol.com
Western United States (aqua): Linda Tackett - linda5198@att.net
Northern California (green): Jeannie Schneider - schneider_jeannine@yahoo.com Southern California (red): Donna Hope - donnahope226@gmail.com
RHS Website: The RHS website has an Event Page. If you are hosting an event, you are encouraged to go to their website and add your information there ... www.redhatsociety.com. Here’s the lineup for upcoming Red Hat Events … taking place in the Eastern United States ...
JULY 2024 Independence Day Date: 7/4 ... Thursday
Michigan Celebrate 2024! What Fun We’ve Had!! on Mackinac Island, MI Dates: 7/8 thru 7/11 ... Monday thru Thursday (sold out) Location: Grand Hotel, 286 Grand Ave, Mackinac Island, MI Info: Limited to 150 Website: www.redhatgals.weebly.com
Contacts: Diane Pape at dbpape@yahoo.com or at 989-790-1060 OR MaryLou Jones at jonesmarylou@yahoo.com or at 989-793-7658
Ohio Celebrate the Red, White & Blue in Broadview Heights, OH Date: 7/13 ... Saturday (date correction) Cost: $40 Time: Doors open at 10:30a Location: Woodside Event Center, 5025 E. Mill Rd, Broadview Heights, OH Info: Lunch, entertainment, vendors, Chinese auction, photo shoot, door prizes Contacts: Barbara at baskets99barbara@gmail.com or at 440-237-9473 OR Louise at lfiszer1@gmail.com or at 440-829-4812
Flier: Click HERE
South Carolina Divine Divas Brunch & Bingo in Greenville, SC Date: 7/13 ... Saturday (save the date) Location: TBD Info: Details to follow Contact: Mary at pinkhatterssc@gmail.com or at 864-567-6899
Ohio Cincinnati Queen’s Council in Cincinnati, OH Date: 7/16 ... Tuesday Location: TBD Info: Details to follow
Hostess: Lydia Barbian
Ohio Springfield Queen’s Council in Springfield, OH Date: 7/17 ... 3rd Wednesday of the month Location: TBD Info: Details to follow
Ohio Dayton Queen’s Council in Dayton, OH
Date: 7/18 ... 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Ohio
Bunco in Columbus, OH
Date: 7/31 ... last Wednesday of the month Location: St. James Lutheran Church, 5660 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH Cost: $10 ... RSVP required Time: 11:00 doors open ... 11:30 lunch (bring your own) ... 12:00 bunco Contacts: Toni Gilbert at queen.toni@aol.com or at 614-596-9407 (text only) OR Deb Starr at alwayspurple4fun@gmail.com or at 614-329-0317
AUGUST 2024
Florida
Country Western Event in Jacksonville, FL
Dates: 8/2 thru 8/4 ... Friday thru Sunday
Cost: $150, plus hotel
Location: Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL
Info: All details are on the flier
Contact: Joyce Hunter at emperatorj@bellsouth.net or at 904-563-4049
Ohio
Columbus Hoot / Brats & Craft Festival in Columbus, OH
Date: 8/3 ... Saturday
Cost: Free admission ... just pay for your meal
Time: 11:30a until 2:00 or 3:00
Location: St. James Lutheran Church, 5660 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH
Info: Come one … come all. Held under a giant tent … rain or shine.
Includes: Live German polka music & many craft vendors.
Food: Brats, pulled chicken, hotdogs. All sides are homemade: German potato salad, sauerkraut, cucumber salad, fresh corn on the cob, red cabbage, pies, cakes & apple dumplings. Beverages: soft drinks or beer
Contact: Toni Gilbert at queen.toni@aol.com or at 614-596-9407 (text only)
Missouri
St. Louis Red Hat Funvention in St. Louis, MO
Dates: 8/9 thru 8/11 ... Friday thru Sunday (Thursday optional)
Cost: $280 ...
Hotel: $142
Location: Hilton St. Louis Airport, 30330 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO
Info: All details are on the flier
Contact: Jo Ann Brown at ladiesinred630953@gmail.com or at 314-496-6625
Ohio
Dayton Queen’s Council in Dayton, OH
Date: 8/15 ... 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Ohio
Crazy Costume Party in Dublin, OH
Date: 8/17 ... Saturday (Friday Sit & Sip optional)
Cost: $40. Limited to 100
Time: Doors open at 10:00a ... lunch at noon ... farewells at 3:00p
Location: Embassy Suites, 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH. (Columbus area)
Info: Must come wearing a costume! All details are on the flier
Contact: Toni Gilbert at queen.toni@aol.com or at 614-596-9407 (text only)
Ohio
Springfield Queen’s Council in Springfield, OH
Date: 8/21 ... 3rd Wednesday of the month
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Kentucky
Kaleidoscope Event in Winchester, KY
Date: 8/23 thru 8/25 ... Friday thru Sunday
Cost: $189 for event ... $145 plus tax for hotel
Location: Venue Clark County Fair, 4980 Iron Works Rd, Winchester, KY
Info: All details are on the flier
Contact: Brenda Owen at brenda12149@bellsouth.net or at 859-744-9530
Ohio
Columbus Queen’s Council in Columbus, OH
Date: 8/24 ... Saturday
Location: TBD
Contacts: Sherry Thompson at qmdivasherry@yahoo.com or at 614-571-0338 OR Crista Beardsley at cjb4077@gmail.com or at 614-353-8459 (text)
Ohio
Bunco in Columbus, OH
Date: 8/28 ... last Wednesday month
Cost: $10 ... RSVP required
Time: 11:00 doors open ... 11:30 lunch (bring your own) ... 12:00 bunco
Location: St. James Lutheran Church, 5660 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH
Contacts: Toni Gilbert at queen.toni@aol.com or at 614-596-9407 (text only) OR Deb Starr at alwayspurple4fun@gmail.com or at 614-329-0317
Maryland
Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar Luncheon in Sparrows Point, MD
Date: 8/30 ... Friday
Cost: Pay on your own from the menu
Time: noon until 2:30
Location: Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar, 4309 Shore Rd, Sparrows Point, MD
Info: All details are on the flier
Contact: Shelia Maddox at ncaababe@aol.com or at 443-414-8871
SEPTEMBER
Labor Day Date: 9/2 ... Monday
Ohio
BB Riverboat Luncheon Cruise in Cincinnati, OH Date: 9/7 ... Saturday (Friday night optional) (sold out)
Cost: $45 Time: 11a until 2p
Location: BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY
Includes: Buffet luncheon, entertainment ... all details are on the flier
Contact: Eileen McGuiggan at emcguiggan0913@yahoo.com or at 513-931-4770
Ohio
Rambling Rose’s Red Hat Event in Portsmouth, OH
Date: 9/14 ... Saturday (new info)
Cost: $45 for RHS members ... $80 for non-members (includes $35 for RHS registration) Time: Doors open at 11a
Location: American Legion, 702 Court St, Portsmouth, OH
Info: Lunch catered by Scioto Ribber ... choice of ¼ grilled chicken or grilled country rib dinner. Vendors (including Mike Carter), entertainment, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, silent auction to benefit non-profit
Contact: RaeJean Wagner at rjwagner47@columbus.rr.com or at 740-357-0127
Ohio
Cincinnati Queen’s Council in Cincinnati, OH
Date: 9/17 ... Tuesday
Location: Seasons, 7300 Dearwester Dr, Cincinnati, OH
Info: Details to follow
Hostesses: Louise Fallon and Betty Snyder
Contact: Louise Fallon at louiself47@gmail.com or at 513-807-7977
Ohio
Springfield Queen’s Council in Springfield, OH
Date: 9/18 ... 3rd Wednesday of the month
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Ohio
Dayton Queen’s Council in Dayton, OH
Date: 9/19 ... 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Ohio
Talk Like a Pirate Day - Columbus, OH
Date: 9/19 ... Thursday
Cost: Order from menu
Location: Red Lobster, 1520 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH
Info: Details to follow
Contacts: Sherry Thompson at qmdivasherry@yahoo.com or at 614-571-0338 OR Crista Beardsley at cjb4077@gmail.com or at 614-353-8459 (text)
Virginia
2024 Virginia FUNVention in Richmond, VA
Dates: 9/20 thru 9/22 ... Friday thru Sunday (cancelled)
Contact: Tracy Schlaud at tracy@vafunvention.com or at 703-798-9891
Autumnal Solstice - First day of Fall!! Date: 9/22 ... Sunday
Ohio
Bunco in Columbus, OH
Date: 9/25 ... last Wednesday of the month
Cost: $10 ... RSVP required
Time: 11:00 doors open ... 11:30 lunch (bring your own) ... 12:00 bunco
Location: St. James Lutheran Church, 5660 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH
Contacts: Toni Gilbert at queen.toni@aol.com or at 614-596-9407 (text only) OR Deb Starr at alwayspurple4fun@gmail.com or at 614-329-0317
Missouri
Bohemian Nights in Branson, MO
Dates: 9/27 thru 9/29 ... Friday thru Sunday
Cost: $295 ... payment deadline: 8/1/24.
Hotel: $104 double queen, $109 King ... per night
Location: American by Wyndham Branson & Conv. Center, 275 Tanger Blvd, Branson, MO Info: Includes 3 meals. All details are on the flier
Facebook: Follow at Bohemian Nights Contacts: Debbie Glasser at dsblaser58@yahoo.com or at 573-230-5810 OR Jean Neal at elmerthedonkey.@icloud.com
OCTOBER 2024
Ohio
Halloween Party in Cincinnati, OH
Date: 10/5 ... Saturday (cancelled)
Info: Money will be returned to everyone who registered.
Contact: Monica Schultz at szmom2@msn.com or at 951-265-2109 OR Toni Gilbert at queen.toni@aol.com
Florida
Dancing Through the Decades in West Palm Beach, FL
Date: 10/5 ... Saturday
Location: TBD
Contact: Leslie Tosborne at leslietosborne@gmail.com or at 702-860-2896
North Carolina
A Red Hat Affair in Hickory, NC
Dates: 10/11 thru 10/12 ... Saturday thru Sunday
Cost: $75 (Friday optional ... hotel $114 + tax) Registration deadline is Sept. 12th
Time: 11a until 3:30p (optional hotel breakfast $10.65)
Location: Crown Plaza Hotel, 1385 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd, Hickory, NC
Info: Raffle baskets, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, shopping. All details are on the flier Contact: Margaret Forney at mforney46@gmail.com or at 828-292-3035
West Virginia
Strolling Down the Yellow Brick Road in the Land of Oz in Pipestem, WV
Dates: 10/11 thru 10/13 ... Friday thru Sunday
Cost: $169 ...
Hotel: $129 plus tax ... Registration deadline 8/1/24
Location: Pipestem State Park & Resort, 3405 Pipestem Dr, Pipestem, WV
Info: All details are on the flier
Contact: Cookie Hayes at cookiehayes@comcast.net or 276-326-3827 (h) or 276-970-1066 (c)
Ohio
Columbus Queen’s Council in Columbus, OH
Date: 10/12 ... Saturday
Location: TBD
Contacts: Sherry Thompson at qmdivasherry@yahoo.com or at 614-571-0338 OR Crista Beardsley at cjb4077@gmail.com or at 614-353-8459 (text)
Florida
Broomstick Bash in Cocoa, FL
Dates: 10/12 thru 10/13 ... Saturday thru Sunday (new event)
Cost (event): Saturday only - $22; Sunday only - $45; Both Days - $62.
Cost (hotel): Standard - $135 plus tax; Suite - $145 plus tax
Time: 10/12 Game night ...6p-9p, 10/13 Broomstick Bash ... 12p – 3p
Location: Holiday Inn Express – Space coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Ln, Cocoa, FL Info: Entertainment, food, vendors, gifts for all, door prizes, raffles, share the wealth, prize for best broomstick. Tables of 8 only.
Contacts: Letty Eversole at redhatz194@yahoo.com or at 304-542-4277, OR Maggie Bachus at edmarbach@cs.com or at 321-749-5290
Columbus Day Date: 10/14 ... Monday
Ohio
Cincinnati Queen’s Council in Cincinnati, OH
Date: 10/15 ... Tuesday
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Hostesses: Julie Sieker and Flavie Elmore
Ohio
Springfield Queen’s Council in Springfield, OH
Date: 10/16 ... 3rd Wednesday of the month
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Ohio
Dayton Queen’s Council in Dayton, OH
Date: 10/17 ... 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Illinois
Witches Brew Luncheon in Bolingbrook, IL
Date: 10/19 ... Saturday
Cost: $50
Time: 12p until 4p
Location: Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Dr, Bolingbrook, IL
Info: All details are on the flier
Contact: Joanne DeHerrera at yegernana@hotmail.com
Michigan
Renaissance Banquet in Saint Joseph, MI
Date: 10/26 ... Saturday
Cost: $45. Limited to 150
Location: Shadowland Ballroom on Silver Beach, 333 Broad St, Saint Joseph, MI
Info: All details are on the flier
Contact: Wendi Stockdale-Stevens at bloosomlandhoneybees@gmail.com or at 269-468- 3445.
Florida
Rockin’ Red Divas Cruise to the Bahamas
Dates: 10/26 thru 10/31 ... Saturday thru Thursday
Location: Carnival cruise departs from Port Canaveral, Florida
Info: This is a Red Hat event. All details are on the flier
Contact: Betty Donathan at travelmetwo@hotmail.com or at 513-305-0823
Ohio
Bunco in Columbus, OH
Date: 10/30 ... last Wednesday of the month Cost: $10 ... RSVP required
Time: 11:00 doors open ... 11:30 lunch (bring your own) ... 12:00 bunco
Location: St. James Lutheran Church, 5660 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH
Contacts: Toni Gilbert at queen.toni@aol.com or at 614-596-9407 (text only) OR Deb Starr at alwayspurple4fun@gmail.com or at 614-329-0317 Halloween
Date: 11/31 ... Thursday
NOVEMBER 2024
Election Day Date: 11/5 ... Tuesday
South Carolina
Floozie Hippie Fest in Myrtle Beach, SC
Dates: 11/8 thru 11/10 ... Friday thru Sunday
Cost: $189. Hotel extra. Limited to 200
Location: Brighton Towers – Kingston Plantation, 9800 Queensway Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC Info: All details are on the flier
Contact: Peggy Donald at redhatnanny@yahoo.com or at 803-684-4410
Michigan
Red Hat Ball in Redford, MI
Date: 11/9 ... Saturday
Cost: TBD
Time: 11:00a until 3:00p
Location: Stefans Banquets at St. Michael’s, 26355 W. Chicago, Redford, MI
Info: Attire is DRESSY.
Includes: social time, dinner, dessert, sweets table, share the wealth, Chinese raffles, vendors, DJ
Contact: Brenda Jay at detProductShop@aol.com
Veteran’s Day Date: 11/11 ... Monday
Tennessee
Annual Christmas in the Smokies Weekend in Pigeon Forge, TN
Date: 11/14 thru 11/17 ... Thursday thru Sunday
Location: Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center, 3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
Info: All details are on the flier
Contact: Starr Lawson at sassysweethearts@charter.net or at 865-908-0761
Ohio
Springfield Queen’s Council in Springfield, OH
Date: 11/20 ... 3rd Wednesday of the month
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Ohio
Dayton Queen’s Council in Dayton, OH
Date: 11/21 ... 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
North Carolina
12th Annual Tea & Toys Affair in Gibsonville, NC
Date: 11/22 ... Saturday (new event)
Cost: $37 ... plus an unwrapped toy ($5-$10) for a 3-4 year old, pre-K
Time: Noon – 3p ... doors open at 11:30 to shop
Location: Northeast Park Event building, 3441 Northeast Park Dr, Gibsonville, NC 27249 Info: Theme is Tea Cups, Pots & Polka Dots. Attire must be in Red Hat colors. Apron exchange.
Contact: Rita McAdoo-Bey at qvggredhatters@gmail.com or at 336-558-9077
Ohio
Bunco in Columbus, OH
Date: 11/27 ... last Wednesday of the month
Cost: $10 ... RSVP required
Time: 11:00 doors open ... 11:30 lunch (bring your own) ... 12:00 bunco
Location: St. James Lutheran Church, 5660 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH
Contacts: Toni Gilbert at queen.toni@aol.com or at 614-596-9407 (text only) OR Deb Starr at alwayspurple4fun@gmail.com or at 614-329-0317
Thanksgiving Date: 11/28 ... Thursday
Ohio
Annual Christmas Party in Cincinnati, OH
Date: 12/7 ... Saturday
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Contact: Louise Fallon at louiself47@gmail.com or at 513-807-7977
Ohio
Columbus Queen’s Council in Columbus, OH
Date: 12/14 ... Saturday
Location: TBD
Contacts: Sherry Thompson at qmdivasherry@yahoo.com or at 614-571-0338 OR Crista Beardsley at cjb4077@gmail.com or at 614-353-8459 (text)
Ohio
Springfield Queen’s Council in Springfield, OH
Date: 12/18 ... 3rd Wednesday of the month
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Ohio
Dayton Queen’s Council in Dayton, OH
Date: 12/19 ... 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: TBD
Info: Details to follow
Winter Solstice - First day of Winter!! Date: 12/21 ... Saturday
Christmas / Hanukkah Date: 12/25 ... Wednesday
Kwanzaa Date: 12/26 ... Thursday New Year’s Eve Date: 12/31 ... Tuesday
JANUARY 2025
South Carolina
Roaring Twenties Party in Myrtle Beach, SC
Dates: 1/10 thru 1/12 ... Friday thru Sunday
Cost: $200, plus hotel
Location: Landmark Resort Hotel, 1501 S. Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Info: All details are on the flier
Contact: Charlotte Walters at ryliemills@yahoo.com or at 864-630-7060
MAY 2025
Canada
Dates: 5/5 thru 5/8 ... Monday thru Thursday
Location: River Tree Resort & Casino, 300 E. Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, Alberta, Canada
Info: All details are on the flier
Contact: edmontonfunvention2025@gmail.com
Alaska
2025 Royal Splendor Travel – Alaska Land & Sea
Dates: 5/13 thru 5/24 ... Tuesday thru following Saturday
Info: Hosted by Royal Splendor Travel on Princess Cruise Line – Caribbean Princess. 4-night Alaskan Cruisetour - 5/13 thru 5/17. 7-night Alaskan Glacier Cruise - 5/17 thru 5/24. You can book the 4-day Cruisetour or the 7-day Alaska Glacier Cruise, or both.
Cost: Both trips, inside cabin: Single occupancy from $3,595, Double from $1,797. Cruise only, inside cabin: Double occupancy from $995. Double from $497.
Info: All info is on the Royal Splendor website ... www.royalsplendor.com
JUNE 2025
Missouri
FUNvention in Independence, MO
Dates: 6/27 thru 6/29 ... Friday thru Sunday (new event)
Cost: $225 until Jan. 2025, then increasing to $250. Hotel is $129 plus tax.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Independence, MO
Info: Sat. night theme is circus/carnival called Party Under the Big Top. Flier coming soon Contact: Katie Heenan at katieheenan789@gmail.com or at 816-876-3695
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