Juneteenth Gospel & Jazz Sunrise Breakfast
Enjoy gospel and jazz entertainment, breakfast, recognition of community leaders, and good company!Â
This event will serve as a meaningful Juneteenth celebration recognizing faith, resilience, and community progress. As part of the celebration, the chapter will present the Legacy of Leadership Honoree Award, recognizing outstanding community leaders whose sustained service and leadership have created lasting impact. The theme is "Morning Glory: Faith, Freedom & Forward Movement”.Â
All proceeds support programs and initiatives aligned with the mision of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
đź—“ June 20, 2026
⏰️ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍5701 Venue
     5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32653
🎟 General Admission: $85
đź‘‘ Table of 8: $800Â
Tickets available via Eventbrite or any chapter member, until sold out. No same-day sales.
Step right up and experience May Week 2026 with the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
This year’s theme, “The Greatest Sisterhood on Earth,” brings together a week of impactful events focused on service, education, empowerment, and community engagement.
Join us May 18–24 for a dynamic lineup of in-person and virtual experiences designed to uplift and connect our community.
🎟️ Ringmaster’s Guide to the Ballot
đź“… May 18 | đź•• 6:00 PM (Virtual)Â
❤️ Community Service Drive (Family Promise)
📅 May 20 | 🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Joyful Junction
1854 NE 2nd Street, Suite CÂ
Gainesville, FL 32609
🎪 Cirque de Crimson: A Dance Experience
đź“… May 20 | đź•• 6:00 PM (In-Person)Â
📍 Joyful Junction
1854 NE 2nd Street, Suite CÂ
Gainesville, FL 32609
🎓 Tightrope Talks: K-12 Education Discussion
đź“… May 22 | đź•• 6:00 PM (Virtual)Â
🛍️ Grand Bazaar Big Top (Support Black Businesses Week)
đź“… May 18–24Â
Gainesville Alumnae Chapter and Lambda Psi Chapter, join us for a powerful and engaging session facilitated by Soror Daphne (Charles) Valcin, Executive Coach, Professional Keynote Speaker, Staff Trainer, and Leadership Trainer. This conversation will focus on building a strong personal brand that not only elevates your professional career but also strengthens our sorority.
This is a closed event for Gainesville Alumnae Chapter and Lambda Psi Chapter.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:00–7:00 PM
Virtual Event. Register in advance for this meeting
We encourage you to purchase Daphne Valcin’s book:
Becoming the Ripple: Your Guide to Exponentially Increasing Your Professional Success and Influence Book: https://a.co/d/00DB9pvD
She also recommends the workbook version of her book because it is extremely practical and effective for personal and professional development.
💜 GAINESVILLE — LET’S TALK MONEY 💜
Struggling with budgeting? Credit card debt? Or just ready to take control of your finances?
We’ve got you covered 👇🏾
Join us for Money Talks: Strengthen Your Financial Resilience
đź—“ Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍Joyfully Junction Event Place, 1854 NE 2nd Street, Suite B-6, Gainesville, FL 32609Â
This session will give you real tools you can actually use to manage your money with confidence.
✨ Free & open to the public
✨ Registration required
✨ Light refreshments provided
Empowered Transitions: Strong Bones. Strong Body. Strong Black Woman.
Perimenopause and menopause are not about “fixing” our bodies—they are an invitation to reclaim strength, protect longevity, and feel powerful in a new season of life.
Join the Physical and Mental Health Committee of the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for an empowering and educational session designed specifically for Black women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
This session will focus on:
Building and protecting bone density and long-term health
Strength training made accessible for every age and fitness level
A culturally affirming, judgment-free space
Practical, safe exercises women can actually do
Education that leads to confidence and empowerment
Our guest speaker, Romona M. Jackson, NASM-CPT, GFI, will break down:
How hormonal changes affect bone density and muscle mass
Why strength training is essential—not optional—during this season
Simple, effective exercises to improve strength, balance, and stability
How to start (or restart) strength training with confidence
Leave feeling informed, encouraged, and empowered.
This is about longevity, confidence, and honoring your body through every stage.
đź“… Saturday, February 7, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM | 📍 Via Zoom
The Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County, invites the community to attend a Gun Violence Prevention and Safety Panel focused on education, awareness, and community dialogue.
This panel will bring together local leaders and professionals to discuss gun violence prevention strategies, safety considerations, and community-based solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation aimed at promoting safer communities.
Event Details
đź“… Monday, December 29, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Bullock & Means Right Law Firm
   424 SW 7th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32601
Panelists include:
Gwendolyn Saffo · Attorney Yolanda Means · Darry Lloyd · Brittany Coleman
Empowered Transitions: Black Women Navigating Perimenopause and MenopauseÂ
Hosted by the Physical & Mental Health Committee of the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Workshop 2: Nourish and Thrive
Theme: Food for the Journey
Presenter: Ashya Walden, RD, LD, CDCES
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (EST)
Location: Via Zoom
Join us for an open, empowering discussion designed for Black women navigating perimenopause and menopause. This session focuses on how food choices can influence your hormones, energy, mood, and overall wellness during this important life stage.
Led by registered dietitian Ashya Walden, this virtual workshop provides a supportive space to learn how to nourish and thrive on your wellness journey.
🎉Join us as the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrates 40 years of Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service, and Social Action!
✨ Save the Dates: October 24–26, 2025 ✨
📍 Gainesville & Archer, FL
Our celebration weekend includes a Welcome Reception, Luncheon with keynote speaker Beverly E. Smith, 26th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Soror-Only Gathering, and Church Service.
Join the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for our Delta Academy & Delta GEMS Informational Session. 🌟
đź“… Thursday, October 23rd
⏰ 6:00 - 7:00 pm
📍 GTEC Center | 2153 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL
💎Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, young ladies ages 11–14
The Delta Academy program is designed to:
• Provide opportunities to enrich and enhance educational experiences for middle school girls in local public schools
• Focus on math, science, and technology to help prepare participants to be leaders in the 21st century
• Promote leadership through service learning, emphasizing the cultivation of relationships and civic responsibility
💎 Delta GEMS (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully), young ladies ages 14–18
The Delta GEMS program aims to:
• Instill a commitment to academic excellence
• Provide tools that help girls sharpen and expand skills for academic success
• Support proper goal setting and future planning, including high school and post-secondary pathways
• Encourage girls to become compassionate and community-minded through active service-learning
• Offer a structured road map for college and career exploration
• Facilitate opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth
Questions? Email us at gacdst@gmail.com
Beyond Skin Deep: African American Beauty in Culture, Care, and Art
Join the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for a powerful virtual experience that celebrates the intersection of beauty, culture, and art. Teens are welcome too!
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Virtual on Zoom
This session will spotlight skin care. For African Americans, skin care — when viewed through the lens of art — opens up a fascinating look into how beauty, wellness, and aesthetics have been represented, redefined, and celebrated across generations.
Because our skin is both a literal canvas of identity and a symbolic one in art, this theme beautifully connects cultural practices of self-care with powerful artistic depictions of beauty and resilience.Â
Presenter: Dr. Sumayah Taliaferro
Empowered Transitions: Black Women Navigating Perimenopause and MenopauseÂ
Hosted by the Physical & Mental Health Committee of the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Workshop 1: Mind and Body – Understanding the Science and Self
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (EST)
Where: Virtual | Zoom
Menopause is natural, but the struggle doesn’t have to be. In this first session of our three-part series, we’ll explore what’s happening with our hormones, common symptoms, natural and medical interventions, and the impact of racial disparities in diagnosis and care.
This workshop is designed especially for Black women ages 35–55, navigating the pre-, peri-, and menopausal phases. Join us for honest conversation, empowering knowledge, and resources to support your journey.
July 8-13, 2025
Washington, D.C.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, food, and fun! The Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents:
Jazz, Jeans, & Pearls
April 26, 2025
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Gainesville Woman's Club
2809 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
Enjoy live music, delicious dinner, and great vibes!
Tickets: $100 – Get yours now on Eventbrite!
All proceeds support scholarships and chapter programming!Â
Put on your jeans, add a touch of pearls, and join us for a night to remember!
Redefining the Canvas: Empowering Creativity, Culture, and Community
Join us for an exciting day filled with:
Fun & hands-on art activities
Workshops on resume building, financial aid, job interview prep, & more!
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Cone Park Library, Gainesville, FL
FREE for middle & high school students
Register Here by April 6, 2025Â
Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and express yourself! Tag a student who should attend!Â
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month and aligned with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s commitment to Financial Fortitude, the Economic Development Committee will host "Scam Likely: A community forum on the prevention and detection of bank fraud". The event will be April 5, 2025, at 10:30am at the Library Partnership, 912 NE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.
Join us for an important discussion on bank fraud prevention. Learn valuable tips and strategies to protect yourself and our community from financial fraud.
Join us for the 4th Annual Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., on March 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Springhill Church, 120 SE Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL. Enjoy an inspiring message from guest speaker Rev. Dr. Marie Herring, DaySpring Missionary Baptist Church.
Tickets are $30 per person, with group rates available: reserve a table of 9 for $250.Â
Don’t miss this morning of prayer, fellowship, and empowerment!