The venue for the first Delta Pi Delta Luncheon of the new year was Windstar Country Club in Naples, Florida, on January 9, 2016. The featured speaker was nurse humorist, Carol O’ Flaherty, aka “the nurse of mirth.” Her delivery was humorous, but her message was serious: we can reduce stress and anxiety by incorporating more humor and laughter into our lives. The health benefits are substantial--laughter improves the immune system, lowers blood pressure and reverses the chemistry of stress. Carol regaled us with humorous tales from her 20 years of nursing experience, from her childhood memories and from day-to-day living. Carol demonstrated a simple but effective exercise to help manage stress and introduced us to the benefits of a “magic wand” that could shoo away annoyances; she then gave us all wands for our own use. The benefits of humor are twofold: if we can find the humor in everyday situations, we can relieve stress and live not only happier but also healthier lives.
The porte-cochère entrance to Windstar Country Club on Naples Bay
Becky, Susan, Sallie, Pat and Nancy at the entrance to Windstar
Jackie and guests Dvorah, Sheila and Nancy
Pat, Shirley and Ronda
Guest speaker Carol O’Flaherty on the right and Amy on the left. Continuing around the table are Betty and Maureen, Amy’s guests, Mary Lou, Carolyn, Scottie and Rosemary.
Our new Co-President for 2016-2018 will be Margi Shostedt.
Our new Co-VP will be Marcia Fink.
Our current Co-Presidents, Ann and Shirley, hold a short meeting before lunch.
Donna reports that when Pam Lawson and Debbie Phillips become Alumnae Initiates,
they will be initiated at the national convention in Orlando.
Sue discusses plans for future meetings.
Valary, Phyllis and Kathy
Carol and her magic wand
Donna reports that when Pam Lawson and Debbie Phillips become Alumnae Initiates,
they will be initiated at the national convention in Orlando.
Sue discusses plans for future meetings.
Valary, Phyllis and Kathy
Donna, Susan and Linda
Darlene and Mary Ellen
Nancy and Sallie
Mary and Margi
Carol and Mary
Darlene and Mary Ellen
Nancy and Sallie
Mary and Margi
Carol and Mary
Our entrée was sautéed Chicken Française (chicken in French lemon sauce) with herbed orzo and asparagus
Our dessert was Grand Marnier cheesecake.
Carol demonstrates a stress-reducing exercise.
Our members practice the exercise.
Carol and hostess Amy
Sallie going down the steps on her way out of Windstar
