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The Red Hat Sooke Sirens are all about women over 50 getting together and having a good time, says Lucille Barfield, a member of the Sooke chapter since it was formed 18 years ago.

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The Sooke chapter gets together for lunches and dinners, has gone on some cruises together and has taken in several performances at the Chemainus Theatre.

Barfield noted that they have also created four risque calendars that raised a tidy sum for local seniors.

It all started 25 years ago when a small group of friends got together and wore red hats for fun. It caught on quickly, with Red Hat chapters popping up worldwide.

Ladies under 50 years of age can join as well. Although both age groups wear a lot of bling, the younger members sport pink hats and lavender clothes.

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Membership is only $25 a year, and those interested in joining can attend one or two events before deciding if they want to join. Visit the Red Hat Sooke Sirens Facebook page to look at some of the groupB次元官网网址檚 activities.

If youB次元官网网址檙e interested in joining or want more information, email Queen Cheryl at redhatsookesirens@gmail.com or ccontact Vice-Queen Carol Pinalski at 250-664-6612 or at geo@shaw.ca.

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