Seema's Reduation

It's been several years since any of our FRIENDS have celebrated their 50th birthday. We're very excited that this year Seema celebrated hers and now we are holding a Reduation Ceremony in her honor.

But before the ceremony begins, let's enjoy a delicious lunch together.

The menu included cranberry chicken, rice, green salad, grapes and rolls.

The guest of honor was up first.

Let's eat!

Clockwise from left: Sharon L, Joy, Seema, Leslie, Robin, Carol L, Debbie

Seema's last few moments as a Pink Hatter

Let the ceremony begin.

Joy read a special poem titled "FRIENDS at Fifty".

Then as Seema made her way down the line of FRIENDS, they each handed her a flower and read words of affirmation explaining how Seema fulfills all the qualities of our acronym

~ Fun-loving, Rambunctious, Intelligent, Energetic, Nurturing, Dependable, Sisters ~

and of course, a big hug.

Off with the Pink and on with the Red!

The official and highly coveted CERTIFICATE of REDUATION

Congratulations Seema! You are now an official Red Hatter!

And you look beautiful in Purple and Red!

What's a celebration without Presents?

And Cake!

After the ceremony, we extended the day by playing . . .

Red Hat BINGO!

One last photo before we end our wonderful day together.

Front L-R: Joy, Seema, Robin

Back L-R: Carol N, Carol L, Debbie, Leslie, Bonnie, Sharon L

Happy 50th Birthday Seema! And congratulations on your Reduation! We are so very happy and grateful that you are part of our group. Looking forward to making many more happy memories together.