Our Lady of Mercy Senior Gems

 

Our Lady of Mercy Senior Gems is a social group of persons Fifty (50) years or better whose objectives are to promote fun and fellowship among the members and to be in communication with the parish providing support and service where or whenever needed.

 

Additional Information:

 

Ř     Membership is open to all persons Fifty (50) and better who are active members of Our Lady of Mercy parish or anyone sponsored by an active member of the Senior Gems.

 

Ř     Membership dues are Fifteen (15) dollars per year.

 

Ř     Meetings are held at 1:00 pm Central Time on the second Wednesday of each month, (except for the month of December), at the OLM Parish Life Center. On occasions when lunch is involved, we meet at Noon.

 

Ř     After the business meeting refreshments are served and there are usually informative and entertaining activities presented. These consist of guest speakers, health information talks, and financial information presentations, musical and/or dance performances, etc.

 

Ř     Various outside activities are planned throughout the year, such as attending shows, visiting historical places, museums, attending luncheon and dinner outings on special occasions. etc

 

Upcoming Events:

 

July 14th:

Senior Gems General Meeting at 1:00 PM. Baby Shower for Water Leaf and Project Gabriel!

Please remember to bring your wrapped gifts, (no tags please), of NEW baby items such as diapers, wipes, creams, sleepers, crib sheets etc. Please be generous. Questions? Call Willie at 630-898-1999. NOTE: Our Nominating Committee will also present nominees for your consideration for the 2010/2011 Senior Gems Board at this meeting.

 

Aug. 3rd:

Senior Gems Board Meeting at 9:00 AM.

 

Aug. 11th:

Senior Gems General Meeting at 1:00 PM.

Special entertainment by Annette Baldwin, nationally known entertainer performing the “Life of Coco Chanel” on our very own stage at a cost of only $3.00 per member or $5.00 per non member. Questions? Call Joanne at 630-8 20-7192.

 

Sept. 28/29th:

Our Lady Of the Snows Overnight Excursion

Call Mary 630-820-9911 for information and/or sign up!

 

Mark Your Calendars: Oct. 28th - SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

A musical at Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Cost: $40.00 per person for Lunch and Theatre. We will meet at 11:00 AM in the Church Lot. Call Willie at 630-898-1999 to sign up!

 

 

Minutes from Past Meetings: (All in pdf format)

 

10/10/07 General Meeting

11/14/07 General Meeting

02/13/08 General Meeting

03/12/08 General Meeting

04/09/08 General Meeting

05/14/08 General Meeting

06/11/08 General Meeting

07/09/08 General Meeting

08/13/08 General Meeting

09/10/08 General Meeting

10/08/08 General Meeting

02/12/09 General Meeting

03/11/09 General Meeting

04/08/09 General Meeting

05/13/09 General Meeting

06/10/09 General Meeting

07/08/09 General Meeting

08/12/09 General Meeting

03/10/10 General Meeting

NEW! 05/12/10 General Meeting

 

04/06/10 Board Meeting

NEW! 06/01/10 Board Meeting

 

We are always looking for new members

If you are interested contact our Membership Chairperson Willie Durantee 630.898.1999