They became known as patrons of the arts and for their relationships with area writers such as Edgar Lee Masters.

[3] Their Lake Forest residence became known as an artists' colony, where she converted a guest house into a small, 90-seat theater[1] near her home.

They were reviewed as having "simple, truthful acting" and performed in Boston's Toy Theatre.

[4] Aldis hosted plays by Lady Gregory, William Butler Yeats, John Millington Synge, and arranged for Augusta, Lady Gregory, of the Irish Abbey Theatre to perform in Chicago.

She was a member of the Society of Midland Authors, multiple women's groups, and led an area visiting nurses association.