What is the Red Hat Society, and how important can it be with such a frivolous name?
” The answer is simple. The Red Hat Society was founded by Sue Ellen Cooper and her friends of Fullerton, CA, and is based on the poem “Warning” by Jenny Joseph. Its purpose is to empower women over the age of 50 who have “behaved” for a better portion of their lives. According to the non-laws of the Red Hat Society, it’s time for these societal beauties to live it up – in some cases for the first time, but certainly not the last! As of October 31, 2003, there were 13 official chapter listings in Charlotte, NC. The JCC’s Oasis Senior Enrichment Program will induct lucky number 14 at the glimmer of the New Year with its very own chapter, “The Red Hat Yentas.” So without further adieu, I will leave you with the poem with which it all began… WARNING 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. And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter. I shall sit down o
