Red Hat Society celebrates its 28th anniversary

By Joan Janzen

Nine ladies from the Red Hat Society gathered at the Dairy Queen on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the club’s 28th anniversary. Angela Deschner is Queen of the Kindersley chapter, which Ellen Krepps started in the 1990s.

The Red Hat Society celebrated its 28th anniversary on Tuesday, March 12th. Back Row L-R: Shirley Kucher, Caroline Baril, Thressa Whitfield, Kathy Kutschera, Gloria Lowe. Front Row L-R: Monica Ritter, Ang Deschner, Ellen Krepps, Cathy Bur. Photo by Joan Janzen

Ellen said the club started with 21 members but had up to thirty members for several years. They meet once a month for lunch, celebrate birthdays, and enjoy a fun outing. You might see them in the local parade or find them serving cake and ice cream at Caleb.

They love to take bus trips to the winery at Maple Creek, the Berry Barn near Saskatoon, Moose Jaw tunnels and many other destinations. Ellen had a collection of photos documenting all their travels throughout the years. As for the hats, they can be ordered from the Red Hat Society, or you can create your own if you wish.

The Red Hat Society was originally started with a poem by Jenny Joseph: “When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple, with a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me.” The sisterhood of purple and red still thrives, and the ladies continue to get together, visit, have fun, and visit some interesting destinations.