Empress Ruth's 80th birthday surprise!

Empress Ruth, our role model for lively dedication and kindly disposition, celebrated her 80th birthday with family last week.

Empress Ruth celebrates!

A day or two after the Big Day, Empress Judy conspired to lure the Birthday Girl to her home for a surprise get-together with her Emerald Empire family.  As Empress Judy, Consort Bob, and Empress Ruth chatted on the Rosseth Royal Porch that spring-like February evening, the Empresses paraded, greeting cards in hand, from the neighboring home of Empress Kathy.  Ruth blew out the candle on her "cake"--actually a small round of brie, her favorite--and we toasted to her health and happiness.

Empresses Gail, Nancy, Brenda, Pat, Jeanne (back row); Empresses Judy, Kathy, Ruth, Nancy, Sue (front row).

Emerald Vs. Harbour Towne, redux

On February 7, the Empresses took on Harbour Towne in a home court rematch.  We mixed it up a little, so there's no telling exactly which team triumphed.  However, we had a lot of fun, and it looks like we'll be getting together to play again throughout the year.  Thank goodness some of the Empresses had leftovers from their Superbowl parties.  They made for swell post-play refreshments, as the snack bar closed for the evening.