Radiant in Red - A Chapter of the Red Hat Society

Radiant in Red - A Chapter of the Red Hat Society Radiant in Red - Lake City, FL
A Chapter of the Red Hat Society Sue Ellen felt an immediate kinship with Ms. Joseph. The tea was a smashing success. What a sight!

"The Red Hat Society began as a result of a few women deciding to greet middle age with verve, humor and elan. We believe silliness is the comedy relief of life, and since we are all in it together, we might as well join red-gloved hands and go for the gusto together. Underneath the frivolity, we share a bond of affection, forged by common life experiences and a genuine enthusiasm for wherever lif

e takes us next." - Sue Ellen Cooper, Queen Mother

While visiting a friend in Tucson several years ago, Sue Ellen impulsively bought a bright red fedora at a thrift shop, for no other reason than that it was cheap and, she thought, quite dashing. A year or two later she read the poem "Warning" by Jenny Joseph, which depicts an older woman in purple clothing with a red hat. She decided that her birthday gift to her dear friend, Linda Murphy, would be a vintage red hat and a copy of the poem. She has always enjoyed whimsical decorating ideas, so she thought the hat would look nice hanging on a hook next to the framed poem. Linda got so much enjoyment out of the hat and the poem that Sue Ellen gave the same gift to another friend, then another, then another. One day it occurred to these friends that they were becoming a sort of "Red Hat Society" and that perhaps they should go out to tea... in full regalia. They decided they would find purple dresses which didn't go with their red hats to complete the poem's image. Soon, each of them thought of another woman or two she wanted to include, and they bought more red hats. Their group swelled to 18, and they began to encourage other interested people to start their own chapters (18 women don't fit well around a tea table). One of their members passed along the idea to a friend of hers in Florida, and their first "sibling" group was born. Sue Ellen's fondest hope was that these societies would proliferate far and wide. Happily, they did! "There's only one, join the fun!" rang out through the land and now Red Hat Society Members are seen in all 50 states and 30 countries. Just so you know, women who have gain the glorious age of 50 wear Red Hats and purple clothing and our lovely ladies 49 and under don Pink Hats and lavender togs. We hold a multitude of RHS sponsored events each year in fabulous locations, with thousands of women wearing our signature regalia! Could world domination be far behind? (Wink!)

Red Hat Hoot at Herlong Historic Mansion B&B in Micanopy, FL
04/08/2026

Red Hat Hoot at Herlong Historic Mansion B&B in Micanopy, FL

Enjoying our friendship at Cedar River Seafood in Lake City, Florida. We missed those who were unable to join us.
03/19/2026

Enjoying our friendship at Cedar River Seafood in Lake City, Florida. We missed those who were unable to join us.

2026 Radiant in Red - Celebrating the New Year with our Annual Pajama Breakfast
01/21/2026

2026 Radiant in Red - Celebrating the New Year with our Annual Pajama Breakfast

Christmas Luncheon at the County Club at Lake City with Mrs. Santa Claus. Merry Christmas to All
12/17/2025

Christmas Luncheon at the County Club at Lake City with Mrs. Santa Claus. Merry Christmas to All

Having fun at Our Place Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant in Lake City, Florida
11/09/2025

Having fun at Our Place Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant in Lake City, Florida

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Lake City, Florida
10/17/2025

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Lake City, Florida

We enjoyed our chapter’s birthday luncheon in August at the Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs, Florida.
08/11/2025

We enjoyed our chapter’s birthday luncheon in August at the Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs, Florida.

July 2025, Cedar River Seafood Restaurant, Lake City, Florida
08/11/2025

July 2025, Cedar River Seafood Restaurant, Lake City, Florida

We enjoyed a Hoot of Fun on Saturday at our luncheon, followed by our crafting activity with Carla.
06/16/2025

We enjoyed a Hoot of Fun on Saturday at our luncheon, followed by our crafting activity with Carla.

Ruby Tuesday, Lake City, Florida, April 2025
04/14/2025

Ruby Tuesday, Lake City, Florida, April 2025

March 2025 - Dixie Grill restaurant in Live Oak, Florida
03/10/2025

March 2025 - Dixie Grill restaurant in Live Oak, Florida

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