Pace Center for Girls, Lee to host 18th annual Grande Dames Tea on April 14

FORT MYERS, Fla. - EntSun -- Pace Center for Girls, Lee's 18th annual Grande Dames Tea is set to take place from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers. This year's honorees will include Bobbie D'Alessandro, Gail Markham and Arden McCurdy.

Pace's Grande Dames Tea honors women who exemplify the organization's guiding principles and have made a significant impact through their roles in business, community and philanthropy. Led by 2026 co-chairs Marshall T. Bower and Amira Fox, the inspirational event recognizes the unique perspectives and powerful insights that these women have gained throughout their life journeys, and the importance of passing this knowledge along to future generations.

With the event's theme, "Honoring the Wisdom of Time," honorees will share their wisdom during a Q&A session led by the young women of Pace. Guests will also enjoy special performances by the Pace girls and prize drawings featuring an array of packages from local businesses.

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"Our annual Grande Dames Tea provides us the opportunity to spotlight the wisdom and impact of three local women who have made a tremendous impact on our community," said Jenny Cellitti, executive director of Pace Center for Girls, Lee. "Bobbie, Gail and Arden are three powerhouse examples of women who lead by example, and we are looking forward to celebrating their accomplishments, learning from their experiences and being inspired by their journeys."

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 18th annual Grande Dames Tea, including Presenting sponsor for $10,000, Golden Teacup sponsor for $7,500, Silver Teacup sponsor for $5,000, Fascinator sponsor for $2,500 and in-kind sponsorships. All sponsorship levels include a varying level of tickets and recognition in event signage and printed program. Higher-level sponsorship levels include opportunities for additional recognition. A variety of underwriting opportunities for food and beverage, valet, décor and more range from $350 to $1,000. Tables of six are $600, and individual tickets are $100 per person.

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Proceeds from the event benefit Pace Lee and its strength-based programs that guide Pace girls in finding their voice and achieving their potential. Programs are based on the belief that all girls and young women should be uniquely cared for, supported and encouraged to become the best versions of themselves through a path of healing and recovery.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit PaceCenter.org/Locations/Florida/Lee/2026-Grande-Dames-Tea (https://www.pacecenter.org/locations/florida/lee/2026-grande-dames-tea) or call 239-425-2366.