Category Archives: News
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Kubota Gardens event postponed
Posted on May 4, 2020 by WRS in News.The Stroll through the Kubota Gardens has been postponed. New Date to be determined… Let us stroll in the Kubota Garden! This distinctive Northwest/Japanese 20 acre Garden is alive with blooms around this time of year. You may bring a picnic for after the stroll . Wear your best Regency walking outfit, sturdy walking shoes […]
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What shall I do?
Posted on May 4, 2020 by WRS in Book Reviews, Costuming, Educational, News.From the President: What Shall I Do During the Corona virus Scare? During this crazy, scary time, it is good to stay busy. With so many events canceled, I thought it might be a good time to look around at home for activities that might keep me occupied. First, I decided to go […]
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Tokeland 2019 Retreat
Posted on November 21, 2019 by WRS in News.On the weekend of November 8th about 22 members of WRS retreated to the past at the Tokeland Hotel on the Washington coast, Willapa Bay. The hotel was built in 1885 and still has a friendly and “homey” feeling. As the weather was wet and cold we enjoyed the blazing fire while working on our […]
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Buckram Bonnet workshop part 1
Posted on August 27, 2019 by WRS in News.BUCKRAM BONNET WORKSHOP – Part I – August 24, 2019 Instructors Mary Hafner-Laney and Ruth Haring presented a class on making your own buckram bonnet frame to 10 participants at the Kirkland Public Library. Buckram, wire, binding, and flannel for mulling were provided as well as Mary’s bonnet pattern. Samples of other available patterns and finished forms […]
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Lots of 2019 events updated
Posted on June 6, 2019 by WRS in Educational, Events, Food, News, Regency, Workshop.Take a look at the events page as there are many new details posted about upcoming events including the Lakewold Gardens picnic on July 21st, the Tall Ships sail and picnic on August 17th, a long requested Bonnet making workshop August 24 and the Seaside Assembly November 8-10.
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WRS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Posted on April 9, 2019 by WRS News in Costuming, Educational, Events, General Meeting, News, Regency, Sewing.WRS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING May 5, 2019 Queen Anne Library 1:00 to 4:00 PM Washington Regency Society’s second annual general membership meeting will be coming up soon! Come and learn about what we are working on for this year and let us know what you are interested in learning about, and meet your leadership […]
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WRS Sewing Day
Posted on January 20, 2019 by WRS News in Costuming, Educational, Events, News, Sewing.Come Join us for a sewing day on February 3rd from 11am – 4pm. We have a Large room for sewing for up to 20 people! Costumes admired, but not Required. Hope to see you there. Sign up here: WRS Sewing Day
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Planning 2019
Posted on December 21, 2018 by WRS in News.The WRS Board will be meeting on January 13 to get ourselves organized for 2019 – if you have ideas or locations for events in the future send those thoughts via email to events@waregency.org. In the meantime here are some of the potential things we are working on: Joining the Jane Austen Society at their day […]
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12th Night Feast tickets sold out but a few ball only tickets remain
Posted on December 7, 2018 by WRS in News.We have sold all of our 12th night Feast (dinner) tickets however we still have a few “ball only” tickets. If you have been wavering about attending you might want to get one of the ball tickets before they are gone!
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HUNTING WITH HORSES AND HOUNDS
Posted on November 13, 2018 by WRS in Costuming, Educational, Events, Food, News.HUNTING WITH HORSES AND HOUNDS The Woodbrook Hunt Club, located next to Joint Base Lewis McChord, hosted the Washington Regency Society on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The event featured a plethora of activities surrounding a formal “fox” hunt with beautiful horses, ponies, and one very nice mule. The day started with members of our group […]
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