Holly Cove Redhatters, members of the nationwide
Red Hat Society, enjoy Jackson County outings together every
other week during the summer. The women outfit themselves based
on this line from Jenny Joseph poem: "When I am an old
woman I shall wear purple, with a red hat which doesn't go,
and doesn't suit me." The Red Hat Society, which is composed
of mature women over 50, now boast 67,000 members nationwide.
A new chapter, Phancy Hats, has just formed in Sylva. Contact
Sarah Altman at 586-1009 for details on how to join. The long-time
seasonal campers at Holly Cove RV Resort in Whittier include
Joyce Revis (left) of Sylva, whom out-of-town campers have dubbed
"Queen Mum." Other are, from left, Carlene Williams
of Winterville, Ga., Nancy Potter of Sarasota, Fla., Revis,
Sarah Kornegay of Millbrook, Ala., Janice Heyen of Niceville,
Fla., Phyllis Shearer of Okeechobee, Fla., Louise Rake of St.
Augustine, Fla., Pat Edmonds of Hernado, Fla., Ann Dudley of
Danielsville, Ga., and Mira Parker of Grand Island, Fla. See
story on page 6A.
– Herald photo by Nick Breedlove
Phancy Hats of Sylva is a brand new chapter of
the Red Hat Society and will have its first tea next month.
"This group is for all those women who are lucky enough
to be 50 and older, who believe that now is the best of times
and who have decided fun is a priority," said organizer
Sarah Altman.
Sue Ellen Cooper of California formed the Red Hat Society based
on Jenny Joseph's poem "Warning," which reads in part:
"When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, with a red
hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me."
There are now more than 10,000 chapters nationwide, including
the Holly Cove Redhatters in Jackson County.
"The whole purpose of the Red Hat Society is to get together
with like-minded individuals in your local chapter on a monthly
basis and do fun things," Altman said.
Events can include teas, picnics, trips and shopping sprees.
Each group decides what the events will be. There are no rules,
just suggestions.
You must be a woman of 50 or over and attend functions in full
regalia, wearing a red hat and purple outfit.
Junior postulates, considered "Ladies in Waiting"
until they reach age 50, have conditional membership and wear
pink hats and lavender clothing.
Chapter members may appoint themselves to any office they choose,
such as Queen Mother, Vice Mother, Hysterian (who keeps a scrapbook
of group functions) Sergeant-in-Gloves and Anti-Parliamentarian,
who makes sure no one makes any rules.
The Red Hat Society can be found on the web at www.redhatsociety.com.
For more information on Sylva's Phancy Hats, contact Queen Mother
Sarah Altman at 586-1009 or 226-1413. For information on the
Holly Cove Redhatters, call Joyce Revis at 586-6000.
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