The La Bella Rouge chapter of the Red Hat Society was started by Queen Mother Nancy Summers in Kingstowne, Virginia, although its members are from all over Northern Virginia.

The Red Hat Society began as a result of a few women deciding to greet middle age with verve, humor and élan. We believe silliness is the comedy relief of life, and, since we are all in it together, we might as well join red-gloved hands and go for the gusto together.

Underneath the frivolity, we share a bond of affection, forged by common life experiences and a genuine enthusiasm for wherever life takes us next.