GARRISON, NY – It was a lovely fall day at St. Basil Academy in Garrison, NY on October 22 when almost 40 Daughters of Penelope (DOP) from the great Empire State District 6 gathered with members of the AHEPA Family for their Annual Fall Conference. District 6 Governor, Lainie Damaskos-Christou, led the delegation along with the District Lodge, Lt. Governor Marina Patelos, Secretary Demetra Versocki, Maids Advisor Sophia Shakolas-Christou, and DOP Advisor Cookie Patelos. Visiting Grand Lodge Treasurer and District 6 Liaison Antoinette Marousis-Zachariades offered an informative workshop for the Sisters along with their guest speaker, Michele Cynthia Bell. Michele, an award-winning author and screenplay writer, wellness coach, grief counselor and jewelry designer, presented an emotional and inspirational lecture. Much laughter, learning, and love were the key ingredients to the day’s and the event’s success.