For the last meeting of the 2017-2018 season, members of Delta Pi Delta met at Brio Tuscan Grille in Naples, Florida, on May 12, 2018. Brio offers indoor and outdoor seating, which many people enjoyed on this warm day in May. Our special treat after lunch was the “in-character” performance by Jacquelyn Pierce.
Our distinguished guest speaker, Jacquelyn Pierce, has been a life-long educator who entertains communities throughout the country with her vignettes of famous women. As a portrayer of historic figures, Jackie especially likes to depict well-known women who have overcome great obstacles. At the Delta Pi Delta luncheon, Jackie portrayed Jacqueline Kennedy and one of her favorites to perform, Mary Todd Lincoln. Jackie spoke in the first person, relating an imaginary conversation between these two women meeting at the Pearly Gates. She used two different-colored fans to indicate in which woman’s voice she was speaking. There are many similarities between these First Ladies: both women were socially prominent, twenty-four-year old women who spoke French fluently; they both married a future President in his thirties; and both were close-by but uninjured when their husbands were assassinated. Interestingly, the coincidences don’t end there, as Jackie informed us.
Of special interest to Alpha Chis is Jackie’s dedication to the fight against domestic violence. She has served for six years as a Trustee for the Shelter for Abused Women of Collier County and is now on the Board of Directors. Our chapter has visited this shelter and were greatly impressed with its facilities and operation. We also remember the shelter with an annual gift and presents at Christmas time.
Entrance to the mall at Waterside Shops in Naples
Brio Tuscan Grille on the right, with indoor/outdoor seating
Patio dining at Brio
Rosemary, Donna & Nancy, Panhellenic President
Sandi, Recording Secretary
Julie & daughter Whitney
Judy, Esther, Sandi, Shirley & Brenda
Carol, Brenda & Julie
Julie, Whitney & Jackie
Valary & Nancy
Susan, Phyllis, Sue, Ann & Nancy
Valary & Nancy
Susan, Phyllis, Sue, Ann & Nancy
Carol & Marcia
Darlene, Jane, Rosemary, Carolyn, Linda & Scottie
Pat conducting the meeting
Corresponding Secretary Judy
Esther & Pat after the meeting
Donna & Margi
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad, one of three salad choices.The other two were Pasta Pesto Chicken and Chicken Limone.
The Dolchino Trio--three petite desserts: Key Lime, Caramel Mascarpone Cheesecake and Crème Brulée
Jacquelyn Pierce
Jacquelyn Pierce as Jacqueline Kennedy
Jacquelyn Pierce as Mary Todd Lincoln
Leaving Brio
