End-of-Year Meeting on Marco Island

On May 11, 2013, Members of Delta Pi Delta Alumnae Chapter met at the Island Country Club on Marco Island, Florida, for their final meeting of the 2012-2013 year. Rosemary Zakoian was our hostess. After lunch, the group was treated to a presentation by members of the Marco Island Historical Society Re-enactors, Kathy and Ed Miracco. The Miraccos brought to life two historical figures, Doctors Mary and Charles Olds, (1903-1918) who were Marco Island pioneers. Dr. Charles Olds, a homoeopathic doctor by profession, owned and operated a successful business growing and selling fruit. Dr. Mary Olds, also a doctor of homeopathy, .raised three daughters on Marco. The daughters kept diaries, and one daughter was an avid photographer. Together with their frequent letter-writing, these women supplied a gold mine of historical data to future generations. The web site of the Marco Island Historical Society (600 members strong) is: www.mihs.org
  

Although this was the last meeting of the year, plans are being made for our annual beachside luncheon at the Sandpiper Restaurant at Pelican Bay in North Naples. It will take place in July, and our hostesses, Scottie Flatley and Fran Boston, will give us more information as it becomes available.

 

The porte-cochere of the Island Country Club, Marco Island, Florida

 

 

Sue at the entrance to the country club
 

 

Nancy and Sandy in front of the country club

 

Becky at the entrance to the country club

 

 

Rosemary in the foyer of the country club

 

 

A 3-D re-creation of an eagles’ nest is located in a niche high above the foyer of the country club.

 

Sasha, Brenda and Sue

 

 

Linda and Sharon

Shirley and Ann

 

Denny, Anne and Sandy

 

Jean and Scottie

 

Sue and Allison

Kathy, who is Barbara’s daughter, Barbara, Nancy and Dee

 

Mary Lou, Ann and Jackie

 

Members seated at the table by the windows

 

 

Members seated at the table by the wall

 

 

Kathy and Ed Miracco from the Marco Island Historical Society

 

 

Ed as Dr. Charles Olds

 

 

Information about Dr. Olds in a slide presentation

 

 

 

Kathy as Dr. Mary Olds

 

 

Educational information about Dr. Mary Olds

 

 

Ed and Kathy as Charles and Mary

 

 

Birthday girls Anne, Dee and Linda

 

 

 

Delta Pi Delta visits Nordstrom in Naples, Florida

On April 13, 2013, members of Delta Pi Delta Alumnae Chapter met at Nordstrom Department Store at Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida. We started the day with a light breakfast in the Bistro Café at Nordstrom. Afterward, Julie Principato, Nordstrom Store Manager, welcomed the group to a presentation of style and beauty tips offered by Nordstrom experts. Beauty stylist Doug Olsen explained the benefits of using the latest Chanel skin care products to minimize the effects of aging on the skin. Mimi, from the lingerie department, discussed the importance of being properly fitted for a bra and offered to do fittings for our members. Shannah displayed a number of clothing styles that will be popular this spring and summer. First and foremost, according to Shannah, we need white slacks or a white skirt which can be worn in combination with a number of different tops. Members had some shopping time before assembling at nearby Brio Tuscan Grille, a restaurant at Waterside, for lunch (great Seared Grouper, special of the day.)

 

 

The entrance to Nordstrom at Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida

 

 

Shannah, an Assistant Manager at Nordstrom, welcomes
Sue, Betty, Nancy M and Nancy K.

 

 

Linda and Marty in the foyer of Nordstrom

 

 

Delta Pi Delta members gather at Nordstrom.

 

We had breakfast in the Café Bistro at Nordstrom.

 

 

Servers in the Café Bistro

 

 

The Café Bistro has rather low lighting.

 

 

Kathy, Tiffany and Sasha entering the Café Bistro

 

Phyllis and Edna

 

 

Esther and Shirley in the Bistro

 

 

Linda, Jane and Betty are awaiting the presentation.

 

 

Mary, Carol and Doris in the audience

 

 

Phyllis has just become engaged,

and Esther and Helen are admiring her ring.

 

 

Delta Pi Delta members in the audience

 

 

More of the Delta Pi Delta audience

 

 

Julie Principato welcomes the group.

 

 

Doug Olsen discusses Chanel skin care products.

 

 

Mimi displays some popular bra styles.

 

 

Shannah talks to the group about apparel styles.

 

 

Shannah shows a white skirt and print top.

 

 

Floral fashions will be popular this year.

 

 

Rosemary is already in style.

 

Sasha and Tiffany

 

 

Darlene

 

 

Jane

Members visit Doug and Lisa at the Chanel counter.

 

Doug with Kathy and Ann at the counter

Doug and Julie

 

The terrace of Brio Tuscan Grille

Brio Tuscan Grille

Marty, Carolyn, Rosemary, Carol,
Mary, Pat, Amy and Doris with menus at Brio’s

Sharon, Kathy and Ann

Betty, Sue, Edna, Phyllis and Tiffany

 

Tiffany, Sasha, Nancy M and Nancy K

Darlene, Barbara and Fran

Avery nice lunch and great company!