{"id":635,"date":"2004-12-18T22:19:40","date_gmt":"2004-12-19T05:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.redeaglespirit.com\/arrrgh\/bodacious_babes\/"},"modified":"2004-12-18T22:19:40","modified_gmt":"2004-12-19T05:19:40","slug":"bodacious_babes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redeaglespirit.com\/arrrgh\/bodacious_babes\/","title":{"rendered":"Bodacious Babes"},"content":{"rendered":"

I had breakfast this morning with the most interesting group of women. My mother and I visited one of the Illinois Chapters of the Red Hat Society. One of our friends from exercise class told us about them, and invited us to go with her. The chapter has about 35 women, and there were about a dozen present. These ladies are all over 50, wear read hats and purple clothing and are fascinating. A large number of them are politically active. Two are artists, one was a librarian, another is in real estate, and another is a principal.
\nThe variety of women present was astonishing. The oldest member present was 89 and the youngest was in her mid fifties. They are all active, bright, inquisitive, warm and welcoming. I’m looking forward to receiving mail from them, telling me what the chapter has planned for the year.
\nI found women who could help me learn to embellish my quilts, one who could give me information on developing a subdivision, and several others who could talk with me about local politics. It occurred to me that a Red Hat Chapter might be the perfect place to start a “Sitters Group” to give those of us who care for the elderly a little time off now and then.
\nIf I remember the statistics correctly, approximately four years ago at the first national convention, there were fewer than 500 chapters, and now there are 35,000 chapters throughout the world. All sorts of store are featuring Red Hat departments. You’re likely to find T-shirts with the word “Hatitude,” or bracelets, broaches, hats, purses, and purple clothing. It seems it’s become a BIG business.
\nIf you’re interested in learning more about the Red Hat Society or want to see if there is a chapter near you, visit their official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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