DKG GAMMA GAMMA PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2026-2027
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Sept. 10 2026 Thursday |
Game Night! Bring a game that you want to play with others, and/or play a game that members bring. Any kind of game is great! Cards, dice, tiles, board games are all good. Examples are Rummikub, Farkle, Yahtzee, Quirkle, Five Crowns, Phase 10, Uno, Monopoly, and Trios. Hostesses: Service Projects Arrangements: Room: Linda Szymkowiak, Games: Karyn and Emilee Baldwin and all who would like to bring a game 3:30 Setup/Social/Meeting 4:30 Program Reflection: JoAnn Bechtold Location: Prince of Peace Church, 930 W. Higgins Rd. Schaumburg Service Project: Small denomination gift cards for grant recipients |
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Oct. 13 2026 Tuesday |
Relationships with your Adult Children Mary Zajac will talk to us about the challenges of having successful relationships with your adult children. She has presented recently at Our Redeemer’s United Methodist Church and her program was well-received. Hostesses: Membership Arrangements: Room: Mary Balk, Speaker: Mary Balk 3:30 Setup/Social/Meeting 4:30 Program Reflection: Linda Szymkowiak Location: Our Redeemer’s United Methodist Church, 1600 W. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg Service Project: New children’s books |
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Nov.17 2026 Tuesday |
Friendsgiving and our Wonderful Holiday Auction After the business meeting, we will enjoy our ever-popular potluck Friendsgiving. We are also having our popular Holiday Auction at this time. This is our big fundraising event for the year! Get creative and put together a fun basket for the silent auction. Cash donations are always welcome, too. Invite friends to join us! This benefits our Recruitment Grant efforts. Hostesses: Every member contributes! Sign-up at September and October meetings for food contributions. Arrangements: Room: Linda Szymkowiak, Program Committee will provide food sign-ups at September and October meetings and sign-ups for managing the day of the event. 3:15 Setup and Social 4:00 Business Meeting 4:30-6:30 Friendsgiving. Enjoy food and fellowship, baked goods auction, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and a new and different fundraising activity. Reflection: Marcy Dubinsky Location: Prince of Peace Church, 930 W. Higgins Rd. Schaumburg Service Project: Donations of items for our silent auction baskets, other fundraising activities and cash donations for our grants |
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Dec.10 2026 Thursday |
Dot Painting Craft Night We will not have a business meeting. This is a casual evening to create a beautiful project such as an ornament or a notebook. The projects will cost $35 or $40. Arrangements: Room: Mary Balk, Presenter: Madelynn Brossard Sign up for activity at September and October meetings. Time: 4:00 pm Location: Our Redeemer’s United Methodist Church, 1600 W. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg Service Project: None |
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Jan. 12 2027 Tuesday |
Wills and Trusts and other Estate Planning Topics Mr. Edward Lipsky, Attorney-at-Law, will talk with us about the importance and process of establishing wills and trusts in the estate-planning process. The program will be on Zoom and will be open to DKG ILSO. Zoom information will be sent closer to the date of the program. Arrangements: Marcy Dubinsky Location and Time: Zoom meeting from the comfort of your home at 7:00 pm |
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Feb. 9 2027 Tuesday |
Numeracy (ability to understand and apply basic math concepts to daily life) Our presenter will talk to us about the State of Illinois Comprehensive Plan to Teach Numeracy. Hostesses: Educational Excellence Arrangements: Room: Kris Beaudette, Presenter: Jan Fitzsimmons 3:30 Setup/Social/Meeting 4:30 Program Reflection: Jan Fitzsimmons Location: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg Service Project: International focus (TBD) i.e. Marion Medical Mission or UNICEF |
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March (6 or 13, TBD) 2027 Saturday |
Field Trip to SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education) We will meet at the facility for a tour. SCARCE is an award-winning environmental education non-profit dedicated to creating sustainable communities. We accomplish this through innovative and hands-on education programs for schools and organizations, demonstrating care for people and our natural resources through our Reuse Center, and engaging the broader public through community-wide events and programs. Hostesses: Casual dinner after presentation at a local restaurant Arrangements: Linda Stolt 10 am: Tour and Presentation Location: 800 S. Rohlwing Rd., Addison (Meet at the facility.) Service Project: None |
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March or April 2027 |
We will have a casual outing, possibly to Portillo’s, Gerry’s Cafe, or another fun place. |
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April 8 2027 |
Candidates for Membership “Get Acquainted” Tea & Executive Board Meeting New member candidates will meet Executive Board members and learn about the history and purposes of the society. Following the tea, Executive Board members will participate in a planning meeting. 4:00 Social time for new members, sponsors, and Executive Board 6:00 Executive Board meeting Hostesses: Executive Board Arrangements/Contact: Executive Board Location: Home of Madelynn Brossard, 2024 Tiffany Dr. Schaumburg |
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April 16-18 2027 |
DKG Illinois State Organization Convention (in person) Watch the DKG-ILSO Newscaster for information. Please plan to attend the convention! Consider joining our excellent convention choir, the Jubilation Singers. (See Mary Wrobel and/or Holley McKee for more information.) Service Project: Our chapter will provide items for the convention Art Mart. Part of the proceeds from the Art Mart benefit DKG ILSO grants and a portion of the proceeds is returned to the chapter. |
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May 4 2027 Tuesday |
Gamma Gamma Annual Spring Celebration of Membership Please join us in celebrating another great year! The afternoon will begin with the induction of new members and Chapter recognitions. Next will be the awarding of recruitment grants, Literacy Award, and Chapter scholarships. This is the final celebration of the year and a wonderful opportunity for everyone to spend time together while celebrating Chapter successes and accomplishments. 3:15 Setup/Social, 4:15 Installation of new members, 5:15 Dinner/Program Arrangements/Contact: Kris Beaudette and Marcy Dubinsky Hostesses: Executive Board Reflection: TBD Location: Bridges of Poplar Creek, 1400 Poplar Creek Dr. Hoffman Estates Service Project: Donations to the Kenneth Young Center |
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June 15-17 2027 |
DKG ILSO Creative Arts Retreat Bloomington, IL Watch the DKG ILSO Newscaster for information. It is great fun, with a variety of creative activities as choices. |
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September 2027 (date, time, place TBD) |
Volunteering An opportunity to learn about places to volunteer and listen to our members who volunteer as they share their experiences. You may discover a place where you could offer your time and talent! |
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