Memories of Helen Patti
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Our dear friend, Helen Patti, has passed away.
She was a loyal supporter of the Capital English Country Dancers from the beginning and danced with us until very recently.
Always cheerful and gracious, she shared her lifelong experience of English dance with us.
For years, she was the one who thanked our performers in the old-fashioned way with handwritten cards and using her calligraphic skills, prepared posters highlighting the performers for our monthly and special dance events.
As a magician – she called herself Magic Patti, if we recall correctly – she occasionally entertained us by pulling rabbits, doves and all manner of things out of her top hat. She was a unique and special person who will be missed by many.
Here she is dancing with us on a few occasions.