Opening Day, Saturday, October 2, kicked off the 2021-22 Season with a delightful performance in the Theatre by actor/singer/dancer and Ebell member Sheryl Lee Ralph. Ms Ralph had the audience laughing and gasping at the ups and downs of her amazing career, followed by a Q&A session. Prior to the performance, members enjoyed a get-together with light breakfast refreshments on the patio.
Photos by Aya Mac Photography
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_005 Stacy Brightman, Executive Director, asks Sheryl Lee questions from the audience members.](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_005-400x275.jpg)
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_017 Programs Director Phyllis Hansen with Sheryl Lee Ralph](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_017-400x275.jpg)
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_013 Moira Michaels, Catherine Hicks, Paulinda Schimmel](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_013-400x275.jpg)
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_002 Colette Amin, Ginger Barnard, Jolin Crofts, June Bilgore, Audrey Schmedes, Aretha Green](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_002-400x275.jpg)
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_027 Viva La Diva, Sheryl Lee Ralph!](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_027-400x275.jpg)
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_031 Sheryl Lee Ralph with Board Members (left to right) Aretha Green, Laurie Schechter, Phyllis Hansen, President Patty Lombard and Madelyn Murray.](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_031-400x275.jpg)
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_121 Mary Lewis, left, and guest Dr. Jeri Wells](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_121-400x275.jpg)
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_035 Christy McAvoy, Lois DeArmond, Phyllis Hansen, Paulinda Schimmel](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_035-400x275.jpg)
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_067 President Patty Lombard](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_067-400x275.jpg)
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_050 Vivian Arterbery, Janis Barquist and guest.](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_050-400x275.jpg)
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_024 Wendy Kaiser (center) and guests](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_024-400x275.jpg)
![Opening Day with Sheryl Lee Ralph_10-02-2021_044 Breakfast on the patio of the glorious Theatre](https://ebellofla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Opening-Day-with-Sheryl-Lee-Ralph_10-02-2021_044-400x275.jpg)