Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of the activities and volunteer opportunities of the Club marked have been suspended. As conditions change, we will resume our in-person group activities only when it is considered safe to do so. Nonetheless, we encourage you to read the descriptions of our Club activities, and when there are no longer any restrictions due to Covid-19, that you consider volunteering. To volunteer, just contact the chair of the person responsible for the activity or ministry. Please contact our Club President, Stephanie Blair at scirillo32@gmail.com or 914 309-3789 for updates.
| Church & Community Affairs Chair | Mary Louise Blaney (847) 361-3873 mlblaney@aol.com |
| ACCW–Vic. 1 & Retreat | Mary McKenna (312) 218-4251 mbmckenna1@gmail.com |
| FISH (For I Shall Help) | Kathy Giamalva (847) 381-6840 vkgiam@sbcglobal.net |
| Funeral Luncheon Ministry
|
Susan Valentino (847) 304-8626 susanvalentino@comcast.net |
| Meals on Wheels | Annette Baird (847) 927-8808 annettebaird@hotmail.com |
| Yarn Ministry | Joanne Stack (847) 382-4223 mugsysmom2@aol.com |
| Club Organization Services Chair | Jane Huynh (847) 772-7874 jhuynh46@yahoo.com |
| Hospitality at Club Meetings | Please volunteer. |
| Newsletter/Clarion | Mary Sneed (847) 756-4235 mary.v.sneed@sbcglobal.net |
| Welcoming
|
Shirley Michelotti (847) 381-8493 drshirley@ameritech.net |
| Club Membership | Jane Huynh (847) 772-7874 jhuynh46@yahoo.com |
| Club Directory | Jane Huynh (847) 772-7874 jhuynh46@yahoo.com |
| Centerpieces at Club Meetings | Karen Phillips (847) 382-4531 codybugseven@aol.com |
| Sunday Hospitality in the Gathering Space | Andrea Wirt (312) 218-5312 alhdww@aol.com |
| Sister Lauretta Leipzig (847) 381-5452 slauretta@stannebarrington.org |
|
| Club Masses | Georgene Farman (847) 620-3066 gfarman@stannebarrington.org |
| Family & Special Events Chair | Karen Heck (847) 354-2668 heckfamily5@comcast.net |
| Playgroup | Please volunteer. |
| Mother/Child Event | Please volunteer. |
| Ladies’ Luncheon/Night Out | Please volunteer. |
| Easter Egg Hunt
|
Shirley Michelotti (847) 381-8493 drshirley@ameritech.net |
Volunteer Opportunity Descriptions
CHURCH & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chair: Mary Louise Blaney, (847) 361-3873, mlblaney@aol.com
- FISH (For I Shall Help) Barrington FISH is a network of local volunteers who answer the transportation needs of the community when family, friends or public transportation are not available. Most clients are elderly residents, who are grateful to have a ride to a doctor or therapy. There are three types of volunteers: (1) the driver volunteer (a pre-assigned day), (2) the telephone volunteer (once a month – needs access to phone or cell), and (3) the substitute driver (called when needed). Volunteers from Saint Anne are always needed. Contact: Kathy Giamalva, (847) 381-6840, vkgiam@sbcgobal.net
- Funeral Luncheon Ministry This ministry helps those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Volunteers work together to prepare a light luncheon at the parish on the day of the funeral Mass. Volunteers help with setup, serving and/or preparing salads/desserts. When and how often you help depends on your schedule.Contact: Susan Valentino, (847) 304-8626, susanvalentino@comcast.net or Cindy Byrne, (847) 304-1119, cb1429@aol.com
- Meals on Wheels The Meals on Wheels program delivers a noon meal five days a week to housebound seniors who are unable to shop or prepare their own meals. The Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA) administers the local program with the help of local churches, including Saint Anne, and other local organizations.Contact: Annette Baird, (847) 927-8808, annettebaird@hotmail.com
- Yarn Ministry The Saint Anne Yarn Ministry meets on various Tuesdays of the month from 12:00–2:00 pm in the Parish Senior Lounge in the lower level of the Parish Center. Actual meeting dates are posted on the parish website, stannebarrington.org. Members use natural fibers to knit and crochet items for the less fortunate. Instructions are provided. Crocheters, as well as beginners, are welcome. Descriptions of current projects are published in the Clarion. (During the pandemic, knitters are encouraged to knit at home and drop off items for distribution to the needy. Contact Joanne for further information).Contact: Joanne Stack, (847) 382-4223, mugsysmom2@aol.com
CLUB ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES CHAIR
Chair: Jane Huynh, (847) 772-7874, jhuynh46@yahoo.com
- Hospitality If you enjoy entertaining or home décor, please consider helping with the hospitality committee. Volunteers help set up the Hospitality Room before each meeting and tidy up afterwards. It’s an easy way to meet more ladies in the club.Contact: Please volunteer.
- Newsletter & Clarion If you like to write, take photographs, or have experience in graphic design, we can use your help with the periodic club newsletter and articles for the Clarion and the Saint Anne website. The newsletter is the primary source of club information, along with articles in the Clarion and the Saint Anne website.Contact: Mary Sneed, (847) 756-4235, mary.v.sneed@sbcglobal.net
- Welcoming The welcoming committee is comprised of the ladies who welcome everyone to each meeting, particularly the new members. It is a great way to meet more ladies in the club and put names with faces.Contact: Shirley Michelotti, (847) 381-8493, drshirley@ameritech.net
- Club Membership In addition to the membership drive, we are also looking for women to maintain the membership database and host an event for new members in the fall.Contact: Jane Huynh, (847) 772-7874, jhuynh46@yahoo.com r
- Club Directory Each year, the club publishes a directory of its members. We are always looking for help with the club directory, including verifying contact information, taking member photographs, and publishing the directory. To fund the directory, we also need help in contacting local businesses for directory ads.Contact: Jane Huynh, (847) 772-7874, jhuynh46@yahoo.com
FAMILY & SPECIAL EVENTS
Chair: Karen Heck, (847) 354-2668, heckfamily5@comcast.net
- Playgroup Parents or caregivers of children from newborn through kindergarten are invited to join the Saint Anne Women’s Club playgroup. The playgroup meets on Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11:00 am in the Parish Center Nursery. We also have holiday parties, age-appropriate activities, and occasionally meet at a local park.Contact: Please volunteer.
- Mother/Child EventThe Mother/Child Event provides an opportunity for club members to spend time with their sons and daughters, as well as grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or other young children in a way that they may bond and strengthen their relationships.Contact: Please volunteer.
- Ladies’ Luncheon/High Tea or Ladies’ Night OutEach year in January or February, the club organizes an outside social event or two for its members. In years past, members have organized a ladies’ luncheon or high tea during the day. In other years, they have organized a ladies’ night out, such as a live theater night. The club welcomes your new ideas.Contact: Please volunteer.
- Easter Egg HuntEach year on Holy Saturday, the club sponsors an Easter Egg Hunt, which is held in the courtyard behind the school. We welcome your help and the help of your teenage children or grandchildren for as many or as few hours as able.Contact: Shirley Michelotti, (847) 381-8493, drshirley@ameritech.net
OTHER CLUB OPPORTUNITIES
- Service on the Club Board Currently the club is seeking ladies to serve on the club board. If you would like to become more involved in the club, please consider volunteering for Vice President/President Elect, Recording Secretary, or Programs Chair. The Vice-President assists the President wither her duties and presides at any meeting in the absence of the President. The Recording Secretary takes minutes at the meetings. The Programs Chair works with the club President and board to plan each meeting as well as charitable activities of the club. Meetings generally follow a traditional theme and the club budgets an allowance to pay for speakers or event presenters. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, meetings will be either virtual or outdoors. If any of these positions are of interest to you, please contact Stephanie Blair. If you are new to the club or have been a member for years, your help is welcome and appreciated!Contact: Stephanie Blair, (91If4) 309-3789, scirillo32@gmail.com
- Annual Service Project Every year the club organizes a service project to give back to the community. Last year, club members participated in a Coloring and Art event as well as social time at Saint Joseph Home for the Elderly.Contact: Stephanie Blair, (914) 309-3789, scirillo32@gmail.com
- Talents to Share Do you like to perform? We are looking for ladies with talents, who might like to help with entertainment or presentations at a future meeting. If you have a musical talent, would like to act, or have a special skill or life experience to share with the group, please let us know.Contact: Stephanie Blair, (914) 309-3789, scirillo32@gmail.com