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132 Commerce St PO Box 620 Glastonbury, CT 06033 Ph. (860) 633-9691
President’s Message
Dear Fellow Members, Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Dhuit (Happy New Year)! May it be a happy and prosperous year for all of our members and their families! We hope to see you in this New Year. Come by and enjoy and support your club. Visit with friends old and new. 2017 will bring some changes to our club. The Monthly Membership Meeting will now begin half an hour earlier, at 7:30 p.m. beginning in February. Also beginning in February will be a new $5.00 cover charge on Friday evenings for non-member guests. Details on both changes are in this newsletter. Congratulations to Edward J. Mullarkey, Jr., the 2017 Grand Marshal for the Greater Hartford St. Patrick ’s Day Parade! Ed is a proud Life Member of this club and was one of the guarantors on the mortgage to purchase this property in Glas-tonbury back in the late 60’s. What this meant is that he put his home up for collateral in the event the club defaulted…such was his belief in the success of the Irish American Home and his faith in his fellow members. Ed was one of the founders of the parade and a longtime parade announcer on the reviewing stand. Congratulations to Brian J. Foley, the 2017 Person of the Year! Brian is Deputy Chief of the Hartford Police Department and a longtime supporter of this parade in his role with HPD. Brian is a member of the Irish American Home Society and a steadfast volunteer every St. Patrick ’s Day, welcoming our members and guests as they enter our club. Please join me in congratulating these fine fellow mem-bers and make some time to attend some of the events that support this great parade. All the best,
President
Irish American Home Society Inc.
JANUARY NEWSLETTER
ENTERTAINMENT
1/6- Dually Noted 1/13- Rural Legend
1/20- The Brennan Brothers 1/27- Billy Eagan and The Rising
Next New Member screening: Tuesday, January, 10th @7pm. Next Monthly Meeting: Friday, January, 13th @ 8pm.
PUB GRUB
January 6: Kathy’s Stuffed Cabbage January 14: Joe’s Meatloaf and Mashed
January 20: Greg’s Patty Melt January 27: Our Famous Meatball Grinder
NEW PUB GRUB HOURS: 6 – 8 p.m
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!MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Membership renewals are mailed in the month of January and must be paid by March 31st in order to be a member in good standing. Indi-vidual renewals are $70.00 and spousal mem-bership is $110.00. Consider picking up your cards at the club to help us save on postage (see your bartender). You can make arrange-ments for this by putting a note with your check or by contacting the Membership Sec-retaries at [email protected].
IMPORTANT NOTICE Cover Charge for Non-member Guests
Effective February 1st, the club will begin charging a $5.00 cover charge for non-members guests to help defray the rising costs of entertainment on Friday evenings. Enjoyment of the live entertainment provided in our pub is a benefit of membership. Guests are always welcome and we hope our mem-bers will encourage their guests to consider membership in our club, provided they qualify. This cover charge may be implemented at other club events and notice of this charge will be provided in advance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE New Starting Time for Monthly
Membership Meeting Effective with the February Monthly Meeting (February 10, 2017), the meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. This is a change from the previ-ous starting time of 8:00 p.m. We hope this earlier starting time will entice more members to attend the monthly membership meeting. We also hope that more members will stay on at the club after the meetings to enjoy the entertainment and the company of their fellow members.
Got the Winter Blues? The post-holiday doldrums?
Then don’t miss our WINTER BEACH BASH!
Come on down as we crank up the heat and dream of warm, sunny days and balmy nights! We’re having a WINTER BEACH BASH on Saturday, February 4th, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Wear your favorite shorts and flip flops while you groove to your favorite summer tunes spun by DJ Capt. Ed! Sip some fun summer drink specials. Bring a snack to share! It’s gonna be a blast!
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!!
Sunday, February 5, 2017 is Super Bowl Sun-day and the club will be open until the game is over. So get your family and friends together, bring your favorite snacks and head over for the best pints in town! We have great TVs to watch the game…no seat is a bad seat!
CROMWELL PARADE FUNDRAISER
Cromwell St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee's 2nd Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Saturday, January 14, 2017, from 8-11 AM at the Crom-well Fire department, 105 Coles Road, Crom-well. Tickets are $8 adults and $5 children. Contact Samantha Slade for tickets or more information at [email protected] or (860) 985-6104.
WETHERSFIELD PARADE FUNDRAISER ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
The Wethersfield Parade Committee is holding its Annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the Wethersfield Community Cen-ter, 30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are $30. For tickets or more information contact Mike Hurley at [email protected] or (860)305-4407.
EAST HARTFORD PARADE FUNDRAISER The East Hartford Parade Committee will hold a Pub Night Fundraiser on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Carmine’s, 389 Main Street, East Hartford. This event will ben-efit the Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year the committee is honoring Town Marshal Pat O’Connell and Town Honoree Lionel Les-sard. Live music with Galway’s own Gerry Feeney. Drink specials, raffles and light fare. $5.00 donation at the door. For information contact Theresa Doyle (860)568-7685 or Sana Hart (860)558-6261. WEST HARTFORD PARADE FUNDRAISER
The West Hartford Parade Committee will hold its annual fundraiser on Saturday, January 28, 2017, from 7 – 11 p.m. at the West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, West Hart-ford. Music by Billy Eagan and The Rising. BYOB. Set-ups provided. For tickets please contact John Staunton at 860-674-9306.
HARTFORD PARADE FUNDRAISER The Hartford Parade Committee will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, January 29, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Polish National Home, 60 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford. Town Marshal is Fr. Tom Gallagher and Town Honorees are Meghan Freed and Kristen Mar-croft.
MANCHESTER PARADE COMMITTEE 34TH ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
The Manchester Parade Committee will hold its annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 25, 2017, 6 p.m. at the Elks Club, 30 Bissell Street, Manchester. The 2017 honorees are Tim O’Neil, Town Mar-shal and Bernie Hallums, Town Honoree. Mu-sic by Andy Healy Band from Boston. Donation $25.
GLASTONBURY PARADE FUNDRAISER
Save the date! The Glastonbury Parade Committee will hold a fundraiser on Friday, February 24, 2017. at the Irish American Home. Beer tasting and tunes. The committee has named Tom Pilch as Town Marshal. For more information contact Sheila Dupuis Green (860)633-1883.
2017 Parade Grand Marshal & Person of the Year Reception
The Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee has selected Edward Joseph Mullarkey Jr. as the 2017 Parade Grand Marshal and Deputy Chief Brian J Foley, of the Hartford Police Department as 2017 Person of the Year. The reception will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Irish American Home Society from 1:30 – 5:00pm @ 132 Commerce St., Glastonbury, CT 06033. A buffet by Michael’s Catering will be served. Tickets are $35. To purchase tickets send check (payable to CCCCC) to Mary Lynch – 177 Hopewell Rd, So. Glastonbury, CT 06073. For more information or to re-serve tables of 10 you may contact Mary Lynch @ (860) 462-2881. Tickets are available on a first come basis and are available until February 15, 2017 This and that… Congratulations and thank you to Simon and Anna Forcucci who were selected to turn on the lights of our Christmas tree at the Annual Lights of Love Tree Lighting and Carol Sing the day after Thanks-giving. Afterwards Jeff Conlon serenaded young Anna with “Happy Birthday” as she celebrated with friends and family. Thank you to Dan Repoli, owner of Mick-ey’s Oceanic Grill, for donating a popcorn maker and cart to the club. Dan isn’t a member but he comes to our club as a guest. Thank you for your generosity! Many thanks to everyone who attended and supported the many holiday events we held. And thanks to the many volun-teers who helped to make these events a success. We couldn’t do it without you! Watch the February newsletter for our Lights of Love remembrances.
BLOODY SUNDAY MASS
The Hartford Unit of Irish Northern Aid will hold its annual Bloody Sunday Mass on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Upstairs Hall of the Irish American Home Society. A pancake breakfast will immediately follow. Since 1970, the Irish Northern Aid Committee has been at the forefront in support of the struggle for freedom. All are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Tom McBride at (860)983-0846.
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2017 Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade Book
The Parade Book is a great way to honor and re-member friends and family in addition to the 2017 honorees: Grand Marshal Edward J. Mullarkey and Person of the Year Brian J. Foley. Application forms and levels of sponsorship available online at www.irishamericanparade.com under the fundraiser tab or pick up an informational postcard at the Irish American Home. The deadline for submission is February 18, 2015. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
WINTER STORM CLOSING INFORMATION The winter season is upon us and with that brings the eventuali-ty of ice, snow and wintry mix. The Irish American Home Socie-ty will do its best to remain open during inclement weather but will close if conditions warrant. Closing information may be found on our website and the following TV stations: WFSB Channel 3, WVIT Channel 30 and Fox 61. We ask that you refrain from parking in our lot during snow storms so that snow removal may be done as quickly and completely as possible. If we need a plow to return to re-plow where a car sat during a storm, we pay additional snow removal costs. Thank you!!
IRISH SET DANCE CLASSES Traditional Irish country set dancing classes are held on Wednesday evenings (except the fourth Wednesday of the month). This is a cultural function of the Irish American Hone Society and there is no charge. The only requirements are hard-soled shoes and a little stamina. Classes begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please call John Droney at (860)521-2696. The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division #2 and Ladies AOH meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Downstairs Lounge. The AOH is an Irish Catholic organization that promotes and encourages participation in our religion, charity and Irish culture, following the motto, “In Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity”. For more information contact Jamie Forzono at (860)604-3021.
Memorial Funds Please consider naming one of two funds the IAHS has established over the years to receive memorial donations upon your death. Both funds are intended to memorialize our deceased loved ones while ben-efiting our members . The first is our Scholarship Fund which was established to grant educational scholarships to the children of members in good standing. Scholarships are awarded in June of each year. The second fund is our Building Renovation Fund, established to help fund the proposed new building and renovation of the existing building.
Sympathy to the
Families of: Maureen Kelly
Get Well Wishes to:
Sr. Peggy Evans, SND
SIGN IN YOUR GUESTS! PROTECT YOUR
CLUB! State liquor control laws mandate that private clubs maintain a guest book where non-member guests are required to register and be signed in by the member. Please ensure that your guests are properly signed in…help protect your club! Failure to comply with the liquor laws may result in fines or other penalties such as clo-sure of our pub for a period determined by the Liquor Control Commission. Please remember that you are responsible for the conduct of your guests and they must depart the premises when you depart…no exceptions. This is your club…protect it at all times! Thank you for your cooper-ation.
Seisiun Every 1st and 3rd Sundays Live traditional Irish music continues on the first and third Sundays of each month at the Irish American Home Society, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come join the singers and musi-cians at this open seisiun. Listen or play along with the lively jigs and reels…sing a song if you are so inclined…or simply relax and enjoy the music of Ireland. A slow music seisiun is held on the third Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to learn Irish music. For more information, contact Liz Raymond (860)346-3235.
IRISH NORTHERN AID The Hartford Unit of Irish Northern Aid meets the 3rd Friday of every month at 8:00 p.m. in the Upstairs Hall of the Irish American Home. Since 1970, the Irish Northern Aid Commit-tee has been at the forefront in support of the struggle for freedom, justice, and self-determination for all the people of Ireland. For more information, please contact Tom McBride (860)983-0846. HONOR GUARD
It is this Society’s tradition to honor our deceased members by the presence of an Honor Guard at the funeral service and interment. While we have several dedicated members who faithfully participate in this tradition, we would like to ensure a full complement at each service. If you are interested in participating when the need arises, please contact Charlie Murray at (860)633-0663 or Kathleen Blake (860)633-0587. The Honor Guard will participate in the funeral services for all members when the member has previously requested or the family requests our ser-vices. If you would like to have an Honor Guard at a member’s funeral, please call Charlie or Kathleen to advise them of the arrangements.
WEEKLY CARD GAME
Enjoy playing cards? Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the downstairs lounge, members and guests are invited to join in a friendly game of
Setback.
Newsletter deadline is the 15th of the month for inclusion in the next month’s edition. Send contri-butions, in WORD FORMAT, to [email protected].
2016-2017 IAHS Officers & Board of Directors
President Maureen Kennedy
860-550-3126 [email protected]
Vice President
Elizabeth O’Leary (860)888-8200 [email protected]
Recording Secretary Eileen K. Moore 860-977-9700
Treasurer Colleen Kissane 860-614-6440
Financial Secretary Liz Saunders 860-951-5269
Membership Secretary Kathy Saimininkas
Assistant Membership Secretary Gaia Barbara McDermott (860)398-0375
Corresponding Secretary Jenn Hedges
(860)794-3556 Sergeant at Arms
Scott Lima 860-368-1398
Board of Directors Peter Hart
860-568-0628 [email protected]
Dan Ustach 860-989-1965 [email protected] Sheila Dupuis Green (860)633-1883
[email protected] Pat Whelan
860-573-3884 Stephen Miskell 860-478-2052
Permitee Dan O’Connell 860-633-9691
GOOD AND WELFARE
If you know of any member who is ill, in the hospital or has passed away, please contact Margaret Moriarty (860)563-0804 or [email protected] so that an appropriate remem-brance may be sent on behalf of the membership. If you have good news to share, i.e. birth, graduation, etc., please send the information to [email protected]
HALL RENTALS Our Upstairs and Downstairs Halls are available to rent for parties and gatherings. Contact Dan O’Connell for available dates and rates (860)633-9691.
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IRISH AMERICAN HOME SOCIETY INC. 132 Commerce Street / P.O. Box 620
Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Seisiun 4:00 p.m. – 6:00
p.m.
2 St. Patrick’s Pipe Band
3 4 Set Dancing 7:00 p.m.
5 AOH Meeting 7:30 p.m. .
Set Back 7 p.m.
6 Pub Grub 6-8:30 PM
Dually Noted
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8 9 St. Patrick’s Pipe Band
10 New member screening
7:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
8:00 p.m.
11 Set Dancing 7:00 p.m.
12 Set Back 7 p.m.
13 Monthly Meeting 8:00 p.m.
Pub Grub 6-8:30 PM
Rural Legend
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15 Seisiun 4:00 p.m. – 6:00
p.m.
16 St. Patrick’s Pipe Band
17 18 19 Set Back 7 p.m.
20 Pub Grub 6-8:30 PM
The Brennan Brothers
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22 23 St. Patrick’s Pipe Band
24 25 Set Dancing 7:00 p.m.
26 Set Back 7 p.m.
27 Pub Grub 6-8:30 PM
Billy Eagan and The Rising
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29 30 St. Patrick’s Pipe Band
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January 2017