The Red Hat Society's Queens of Woodlawn Avenue — Regina Hale Sutherland

Dear Friends,

Life is certainly full of surprises. First my husband dumps me for a D-cup Hooters waitress. Second, I buy a tumbledown 1920s Tudor with the oddest-and most ironic-living room arch. Yup, it's heart-shaped. Then, just as I'm starting to adjust, my perky new neighbor comes calling with an incredible announcement. My home is one of four houses built by the original members of the Woodlawn Avenue Bridge Club. I'm now the "Queen of Hearts"! I can't play bridge, but she and the other two queens are determined to teach me-"Fifty is not too old to learn anything!"-and help me start dating, live life my way, and deal with my ex, who suddenly can't resist the new me.

Hoping for good luck,
Ellie