Shamrocks

SHAMROCKS

The idea of a club for seniors originated over twenty five years ago. A group of interested seniors, led by Deacon Phil Fragassi, met for a few months to develop a charter for the organization. Among other things, the charter stated that the Club would welcome members from age 50 and above, and that membership is open to any senior who chooses to join us. Two of the Club’s primary commitments are to provide service to those in need, and to organize social activities for seniors. We have grown today to an organization that numbers over 200 members, with an average of 85 people attending our monthly meetings.

Some service activities we Shamrocks are involved with include the following: we hold a 50/50 raffle each month to help a charitable cause of our choosing (such as contributing to provide Sunday Masses for shut-ins, or adoption of a family in Piara, Peru). We donate to St. Pat’s School Scholarship Fund and to Youth Ministry. We provide funds to the parish at Christmas and Easter for distribution of food baskets to the needy in our community. We provide the congregation for four video-taped Sunday Masses at Mercy Home to provide 60,000 shut-ins the opportunity to “attend” Sunday Mass. During the pre-season Christmas Season, we work with Catholic Charities “Giving Tree” project, and at our annual Christmas Buffet and Celebration , we donate gifts for the people in Immaculate Conception parish (St. Pat’s sharing parish on the south side of Chicago).

Social activities planned for 2008 at this time are included below. More details and activities will be added at a later date.

4 June – Meeting at 6:30pm in Boehm Center. “Kitchen Klangers” entertain us with humorous song and dance.

No meetings in July & August.

10 July - Cubs game vs. Cincinatti - Contact Carol Dittberner 847-623-7316.

6 August - Milk Pail in East Dundee for lunch and show - Contact Frank Nickels 847-263-9711.

3 September: Meeting at 7:00pm in Boehm Center featuring the Annual Ice Cream Social.

September 21 thru 27 -- 7-day 6-night trip to Badlands and South Dakota. Cost is $555 p/p (based on double occupancy). Cancellation/Interruption Insurance available. Contact: Gloria Paul at 847-263-1130.

1 October – Meeting at 6:30pm in Boehm Center. Annual Bratfest dinner & celebration.

5 November – Meeting at 7:00pm in Boehm Center. Annual Memorial Service for deceased members and immediate family.

6 November - Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre for dinner and show “All Shook Up” - Contact: Frank Nickels at 847-263-9711

14 November - One day trip to Four Winds Casino - Contact Chery Nickels 847-217-3105.

3 December – Meeting at 6:30pm in Boehm Center. Annual Christmas Buffet and Holiday Celebration.

Feb 20 thru Mar 2 - Southern Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity ship Galaxy - Contact Frank Nickels 847-263-9711.