2009 Events

January 27th
Coordinator: Queen Arlene Rivenes
Activity: 4th Anniversary Luncheon Party - Perry's Restaurant - Sugar Land Square.

23 divas attended: all except Susan Jedlicka & Alma Villarreal.

February 24th
Coordinators: Sue Adam, Carolyn Azevedo, & Shirley Beu
Activity: Rio Ranch Restaurant - Rodeo Theme.

17 divas attended: Susie Adair, Sue Adam, Dana Anderson, Carolyn Azevedo, Julie Beu, Shirley Beu, Sharon Gorman, Virginia Lemmon, Edna Matamoros, Jolene Maurer, Carolyn Meyer, Dolores Patterson, Arlene Rivenes, Evelyn Rosenbaum, Diane Schuler, Marcelle Smitley & Alma Villarreal.

March 11th - An EXTRA Activity
Coordinator: Co-queen Susie Adair
Activity: Rodeo Night, featuring Reba MacIntyre.

8 divas participated: Susie Adair, Sharon Gorman, Edna Matamoros, Jolene Maurer, Arlene Rivenes, Evelyn Rosenbaum, Alma Villarreal & Ester Wleczyk.

March 24th
Coordinators: Julie Beu, Barb Trotter, Sharon Gorman & Judy Smitheal
Activity: Guided tour of the Christ Church Cathedral, part of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, at 1117 Texas Avenue. Lunch in the Cloister Restaurant there, operated by Tree Beards.

15 divas attended: Sue Adam, Carolyn Azevedo, Julie Beu, Shirley Beu, Sharon Gorman, Edna Matamoros, Jolene Maurer, Dolores Patterson, Arlene Rivenes, Evelyn Rosenbaum, Diane Schuler, Judy Smitheal, Barbara Trotter, Alma Villarreal & Ester Wleczyk.

April 28th
Coordinators: Wanda Kolkhorst and Marcelle Smitley
Acitivity: A Country Outing - Fulshear. Visit a bookstore and several boutiques; enjoy the spring flowers; and eat at a local restuarant there.

14 divas attended: Julie Beu, Shirley Beu, Eva Fackeldey, Pat Hayden, Marty Klashman, Wanda Kolkhorst, Virginia Lemmon, Carolyn Meyer, Arlene Rivenes, Diane Schuler, Marcelle Smitley, Barbara Trotter, Alma Villarreal & Ester Wleczyk.

May 26th
Coordinators: Carolyn Meyer and Alma Villarreal
Activity: A class in jewelry-making at Carolyn M.'s home, followed by a Mexican luncheon served there ($12).

12 divas attended: Carolyn Azevedo, Shirley Beu, Sharon Gorman, Marty Klashman, Wanda Kolkhorst, Virginia Lemmon, Carolyn Meyer, Dolores Patterson, Evelyn Rosenbaum, Diane Schuler, Alma Villarreal & Ester Wleczyk.

June 23rd
Coordinators: Virginia Lemmon, Dolores Patterson & Diane Schuler
Activity: Bunco, lunch and story-telling at Diane's home.

19 divas attended: Susie Adair, Dana Anderson, Julie Beu, Shirley Beu, Sharon Gorman, Pat Hayden, Marty Klashman, Wanda Kolkhurst, Virginia Lemmon, Carolyn Meyer, Dolores Patterson, Arlene Rivenes, Evelyn Rosenbaum, Diane Schuler, Norma Smith, Marcelle Smitley, Barbara Trotter, Alma Villarreal & Ester Wleczyk.

July 6th - A VERY SPECIAL Activity
Co-ordinator: Queen Arlene Rivenes
Activity: Susan Jedlicka's Memorial Service at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg.

14 divas participated (wearing their Red & Purple, at Tony Jedlicka's request): Shirley Beu, Sharon Gorman, Pat Hayden, Marty Klashman, Wanda Kolkhurst, Virginia Lemmon, Dolores Patterson, Arlene Rivenes, Evelyn Rosenbaum, Diane Schuler, Norma Smith, Marcelle Smitley, Alma Villarreal & Ester Wleczyk.

July 21st - 3rd Tuesday
Coordinators: Dana Anderson and Evelyn Rosenbaum
Activity: Lunch at the Red Onion Restaurant with a Birthday Theme

10 divas enjoyed this party, in spite of the fact that the date was changed three weeks prior to the event: Dana Anderson, Julie Beu, Shirley Beu, Virginia Lemmon, Jolene Maurer, Dolores Patterson, Arlene Rivenes, Evelyn Rosenbaum, Diane Schuler & Ester Wleczyk.

August 25th
Coordinators: Sharon Gorman, Arlene Rivenes & Ester Wleczyk
Activity: Tour of the Bellville, TX Castle with box lunch included ($12.50 per). Demonstration at Phenix Knives Blacksmith Shop. Shopping at Rocking B Cowboy Supply Store (20% discount), Amy's Unique Boutique (15% discount), etc.

15 divas were able to attend this exciting event: Susie Adair, Dana Anderson, Julie Beu, Pat Hristopoulos, Marty Klashman, Wanda Kolkhorst, Virginia Lemmon, Edna Matamoros, Dolores Patterson, Arlene Rivenes, Diane Schuler, Norma Smith, Marcelle Smitley, Alma Villarreal & Ester Wleczyk.

September 22nd
Coordinators: Pat Hayden & Ester Wleczyk
Activity: Meet at the George Ranch in Richmond at 9:45 AM. Enjoy a $12 tour of this historic Fort Bend County landmark, followed by a lunch at Chile's Restaurant in the Brazos Town Center.

15 divas gathered today for a Plan B that hostesses Ester and Pat put into place in case of rain, followed by lunch at Chili's Restaurant. Plan B: watching the movie 'Nights in Rodanthe' together in the Richmond Library, Room 2B.
In attendance were Susie Adair, Sue Adam, Carolyn Azevedo, Julie Beu, Pat Hayden, Virginia Lemmon, Edna Matamoros, Dolores Patterson, Arlene Rivenes, Evelyn Rosenbaum, Diane Schuler, Norma Smith, Marcelle Smitley, Barbara Trotter & Ester Wleczyk.

October 27th
Coordinators: Susie Adair, Edna Mattamoros & Jolene Maurer
Activity: Shopping at San Marcus Mall. Stay overnight at the Embassy Suites in San Marcus. Eat/drink/play games/have 'show and tell'/shop some more!

7 divas traveled to San Marcus for shopping at the outlet stores and stayed overnight at the Embassy Suites: Susie Adair, Sue Adam, Jolene Maurer, Arlene Rivenes, Evelyn Rosenbaum, Diane Schuler & Ester Wleczyk.

November 13th - 2nd Friday
Coordinators: Eva Fackeldey & Marty Klashman
Activity: Presentation of Silpada Jewelry and Lauren Arnold's Jewelry Designs as well as a Make-up Demo by Alma at Marty's home. Lunch at Bombay to Beijing.

15 divas participated in the event at Marty's home. In attendance were Susie Adair, Sue Adam, Carolyn A., Eva Fackeldey, Pat Hristopoulos, Marty Klashman, Wanda Kolkhorst, Virginia Lemmon, Arlene Rivenes, Evelyn Rosenbaum, Diane Schuler, Norma Smith, Marcelle Smitley, Alma Villarreal and Ester Wleczyk. Diva Barbara Trotter joined us for lunch at the restaurant.

December 14th - 2nd Monday
Coordinators: Co-queen Susie Adair, Queen Arlene Rivenes & Norma Smith
Activity: Holiday Party at Arlene's home with plenty of spirits & visiting; Gift exchange ($10-$15 range); Sit-down lunch; & Choosing gift/ornaments from the queen.

16 divas were able to celebrate together at this event (in spite of the season's busy time with family get-togethers and all). In attendance were: Susie Adair, Sue Adam, Dana Anderson, Carolyn Azevedo, Julie Beu, Shirley Beu, Pat Hristopoulos, Marty Klashman, Virginia Lemmon, Jolene Maurer, Dolores Patterson, Arlene Rivenes, Diane Schuler, Norma Smith, Marcelle Smitley & Ester Wleczyk. Also present was Connie Kaleta, an invited guest of the queen.