VAL TREICHEL
Members and guests filled the Ballroom for the annual style show. They gathered around tables decorated by Mary Lou Pierozzi with colorful faux purses in their centers. Gracing the runway this year were Socialites Char Lowe, Candace Huetteman, Jean Perillo-Roman, Donna Snead, Pat Cryster, Anne Trimble, Mary Lou Pierozzi, and Val Treichel. Each model wore three outfits from Anthony’s in Punta Gorda. The representative from the store, who described the clothes and accessories, announced that Anthony’s, well-known for women’s resort wear, has its many stores throughout Florida, celebrating its 130th year in business. The models looked beautiful, and it’s possible that eight closets were needed to make room for at least one more outfit.
At this last meeting of the season, some board members announced their retirement: President Janet Kerns, Vice President Karen Coburn, Secretary Bonnie Lucas, and Decorations Chair Mary Lou Pierozzi.
In other business, Kathleen Colletti announced that Socialites will continue to meet informally for lunch at 11:30 a.m., on the third Thursday in The Lounge. Members are asked to make reservations with the F&B Director Janine Stepanich. Rhonda Parkinson invited members to fill out papers with program suggestions and to turn them in for a door prize drawing. Treasurer Bev Groft reported that April’s member contribution to the All Souls outreach program totaled $687. She also announced that Socialites will donate $200 to the program each month the Socialites do not meet.
The Socialites’ 2025/26 season will open on the third Tuesday in October.
DONNA SNEAD
PAT CRYSTER
MARY LOU PIEROZZI
CHAR LOWE
CANDACE HUETTEMAN
ANNE TRIMBLE
