A Thank You

The regular February meeting of the Canyon Vistas Vixens was a busy one. A queen was crowned. The activity schedule was updated. A Lady in Waiting was announced. And a thank you was presented.

I was presented with a gift bag and card as a thank you

for five years of coordinating the cancer week events at CV.

the bag contained Red Hat jewelry

a beautiful card, a watch and an angel pin

Thank You Red Hat Vixens. I could NOT have done it,

 ever without your support or leadership.

Thank You Vixens!

Hail Queen Mother Mary

What a fun afternoon, full of surprises, and honor at the February meeting of the Red Hat Vixens!

This post is about the first surprise. 

Thank You Marion for sharing a few of your photos.

the table was beautiful

punch, candy, cookies...

... & cupcakes

Sue & Lorraine had something up their sleeves

Lorraine asked to 'have the floor' before our

queen started the meeting

pay attention Sue, follow the script

Queen Mary was called to the front for her

coronation ceremony

thus began the giggles 

first the boa

then the tiara

a pin

wait...there's more

there's more???

a bear and a candle

matches, and look at the size of that rock!

candy rock that is

and pretzels, a fly swatter

and the traditional...wand and sunglasses

now that is one foxy queen!

And those present for the auspicious occasion...

Mary, the vice-queen, the princess-in-waiting, our

next Queen Mum in 2014

Okay...time to hit the table of treats...

Congratulations Queen Mary!

and thank you activity ladies!

ACS Donation

Shelley Center of the American Cancer Society attended the Monday coffee meeting this morning to accept Canyon Vistas donation.

The sparkly dresses also made another appearance, bringing the symbolic large check into the very crowded ballroom and holding it high for everyone to see.

Shelley thanked the residents and shared encouraging cancer statistics.

Quite awesome Canyon Vistas! The five-year total is more than $62,000. Amazing! Thanks to all of you and many, many others.

Walking in the Rain

Although the weather did not cooperate this morning...

Stomp Out Cancer walk, silent auction and luncheon continued as scheduled...

I am so glad the decision was made on Thursday to move 

all the pre-walk activities to the patio.

8:00 AM...

Linda Booker, Shirley Meehan, and Janice Meagher are wondering 

where are the silent bid items? "We are ready to bid!"

Pat and her friend brought the raffle baskets from the 

office to the patio with the help of an umbrella and 

large sheets of plastic.

Stretching before the walk...

These 11 cancer survivors came out this morning

despite the unfavorable weather.

Donning ponchos and rain coats,

and umbrellas, 48 brave souls went

walking in the rain.

OK. The ceiling decor was TOO appropriate!

Once again, the ballroom was fabulous.

The boots were just the right touch

for "Stomp Out Cancer Week".

A very nice crowd enjoyed a meatloaf dinner at

the Cancer Survivor's Luncheon.

Nancy Garnsey sold items she made for cancer week.

Shirley Meehan, left, and Mary Johnson, right,

the wrapping baskets ladies. 

A beautiful job, ladies. Thank you.

Pat Sularz and her friend selling raffle tickets.

Thank You Pat for taking on the responsibility of the

raffle committee.

Mary Johnson and Karen Milne manning the tables for the 

Silent Auction. Thank You Mary for adding the 

Silent Auction to your many cancer week duties. 

(Wo)Manning the Survivors' Table was

Lorraine L'Helureux.

Thanks for all your help this week Lorraine.

A big Thank You to Carol Godlew and her volunteers

for registering the walkers. 

Patty Nagle and her crew of ladies who helped the resort

decorating crew dress the tables...Thank You!

Thank You Chris Dailey and crew for marking the walking path.

Thanks Dan Nagle for helping with the water for the walkers.

Again, your willingness to volunteer helped make the

2013 Stomp Out Cancer week a success!

Donation total to the American Cancer Society

will be announced and presented at the Monday,

February 4th coffee and donut meeting.