15 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen Outside of her charitable work, Perry was renowned for her annual “Mermaid Meeting,” where a sisterhood of approximately 80 women of every age, body type and background gathered around her Mediterranean-esque pool overlooked by an olive tree, a block of cypress trees and a lone eagle circling lazily against an azure sky. “The Mermaid Meeting was a chance to celebrate the uniqueness of the feminine,” explained TemplerSanders. “Mermaids are beautiful in their own ways. We understand and support each other. That was Lorraine. Because of her, we created connections and lasting friendships around the shared bond of what it means to be a mermaid.” Among Us Feature Lorraine Perry Perry’s attention to every detail, no matter how big or small, commanded success for every one of her Mermaid Meetings. Guests were greeted at the front gate by mermaids and a select crew of mermen wearing bikini T-shirts. Their sole purpose was to keep the wine flowing throughout the evening. Everyone brought an appetizer and a bottle of whatever they were drinking. Beneath a tent of trees draping a cobblestone walkway that was decorated with mermaid paraphernalia, tables brimmed with platters of deviled eggs, tea sandwiches, scratch-made crab dip, fresh shrimp and other delicious potluck delights. Entertainment included a performance by well-rehearsed synchronized swimmers dressed as Features
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