Buckingham Red Hatters enjoyed a real English-style tea at the home of Phyllis Stafford, queen mother of the group. Dressed in elegant finery, with red hats blazing, the ladies had a variety of dainty sandwiches and desserts. According to a press release, the event was catered by Margaret Berry from Virginia Beach. The release cited Berry and Stafford have been close friends for 62 years. Pictured are, from left, seated, Marion B. Scott, Phyllis Stafford, Wanda Albrecht; standing, Sally Geething, Ms. Berry, Christine Thomas, Jewel Harris, Gale Thomas, Thelma Llewellyn, Audrey Mulder, Marie Gillespie, Nyoka Worley and Jean Chenault.