Gamma Gamma Program Schedule 2025-2026
| Sept. 9, 2025Tuesday | Karen Carlson, “Growing Through the Seasons: Your Life as a Magnificent Garden”, and Induction of New MembersThe presenter will explore the beautiful parallel between tending a garden and nurturing our personal and professional lives. Just as gardens evolve through seasons of planting, growing, blooming, and renewal, so do we continuously develop throughout our life’s journey.We will also be inducting two new members.Hostesses: CommunicationsArrangements: Honora Ostermann (speaker), Mary Balk (room arrangements)3:30-setup/social/meeting4:30 PresentationReflection: Honora OstermannLocation: Our Redeemer’s United Methodist Church, 1600 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, ILService Project: Small denomination gift cards for grant recipients. |
| October 9, 2025Thursday | First In Rescue TrainingThe presenter will work with us to learn and practice first aid skills in rescue scenarios.Hostesses: Society BusinessArrangements: Sharon Froehlich (speaker), Linda Szymkowiak (room arrangements)3:30-Setup and social/meeting4:30 Program (this is a 90-minute program)Reflection: Sharon FroehlichLocation: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Rd., SchaumburgService Project: None this month |
| November 13, 2025Thursday | Friendsgiving and “Getting to Know You” activityEnjoy a “getting to know you” activity after our business meeting. After the business meeting, we will enjoy our ever-popular potluck Friendsgiving.Hostesses: Every member contributes! Sign-up was at Sept. and October meetings. Arrangements: Kris Beaudette (room arrangements.) Debbie Faems and Mary Balk handled the sign-ups at Sept. and Oct. meetings and will manage day-of-event.3:15: Setup and social4:00 business meeting4:30-6:00: Friendsgiving and “getting to know you” fun activityReflection: Mary BalkLocation: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd., SchaumburgService Project: School supplies for teachers to use after winter break. Items such as crayons, glue sticks, colored pencils, markers, Kleenex, maybe backpacks and cleaning supplies. |
| December 11, 2025Thursday | DKG Annual Holiday AuctionThis is our big fundraising event for the year! Bring an item for the live auction, or get creative and put together a fun basket for the silent auction. Cash donations are always welcome, too. Invite friends to join us!Hostesses and Arrangements: Auction and Program Committees. Linda Szymkowiak (organizing and room arrangements) Marcy Dubinsky for catering order. Signup at Sept/Oct meetings for jobs/desserts/appetizers/paper products, etc.3:15: Setup/social/silent auction/brief business meeting4:00 Live Auction begins5:00 DinnerReflection:Judie KingLocation: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Rd., SchaumburgService Project: Items to auction and/or cash donations for recruitment grants. |
| January 15, 2026Thursday7:00 | Zoom program: Police program: Scams and Crime Prevention, The Schaumburg Police Department will talk to us about scams and crime prevention.7:00 Zoom program from the comfort of your own home.Arrangements: Marcy Dubinsky |
| February 10, 2026, 4:00 | In-person at the Schaumburg Library: Library current offerings and opportunitiesThe staff will provide our group with an overview of the library’s current services and include any upcoming programs. We will also provide a tour of the Innovation Hub and if you are interested a tour of the 2nd floor as we just completed a renovation late last year. Arrangements: Kris Beaudette |
| February 24, 2026 5:00 | Meet-up for an early dinner at Portillo’s. Time to socialize and enjoy each other’s company. We can chat and eat and maybe even play a game. |
| March 10, 2026 Tuesday | Program about Native Americans from the Mitchell Museum of American Indians. Josie Starr from the Mitchell Museum will talk to us about the museum and its displays.Hostesses: MembershipArrangements: Barbara Riske (Speaker), Mary Balk (Room arrangements)3:15 Setup/social/Business meeting4:30 ProgramLocation: Our Redeemers United Methodist Church, 1600 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, ILService Project: Donations to the Marion Medical Mission, an organization helping poor rural communities in digging wells for clean water. This organization is promoted by DKG ILSO International projects. |
| April 7, 2026 Tuesday | Paint Night at Pinot’s PaletteWe will gather at this fun art studio, paint a beautiful picture, and have fun! Pinot’s Palette is in the Arboretum of South Barrington.Hostesses: Signup. We are allowed to bring in snacks, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. NO Adult beverages can be brought in. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased on-site.Arrangements: Jan Fitzsimmons for event booking, Mary Balk to help with sign-up.Cost estimate: $40-$45 per person. We will ask for a commitment in advance. 4:30-4:45: Arrive5:00-6:30 Class is in sessionLocation: Pinot’s Palette, 100 W. Higgins Rd., Suite H, South Barrington (To find the studio, find the movie theater at the South Barrington Arboretum, face the movie theater, and Pinot’s Palette is on your left.There is ample parking to the left and to the front of Pinot’s Palette. |
| April, 2026 | Candidates for Membership “Get Acquainted” Tea & Executive Board MeetingNew 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 meetingHostesses: Executive BoardArrangements/Contact: Executive boardLocation: Home of Madelynn Brossard/ 2024 Tiffany Dr., Schaumburg. |
| April 24-26, 2026 (Zoom) | DKG Illinois State Organization Virtual ConventionWatch the DKG-ILSO Newscaster for information about the virtual convention. Also consider joining our virtual choir. The recording session will be at a church in Roselle. |
| May 7, 2026 Thursday | Gamma Gamma Annual Spring Celebration of MembershipPlease 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/ProgramArrangements/contact: Kris Beaudette and Marcy DubinskyHostesses: Executive BoardReflection: TBDLocation: Bridges of Poplar Creek, 1400 Poplar Creek Dr.,Hoffman EstatesService Project: Donations to the Kenneth Young Center |
| June 16-18, 2026 | DKG ILSO Creative Arts RetreatBloomington, ILWatch the DKG ILSO Newscaster for information. |
| September 10, 2026 Thursday | Game night! Our early-career educators love this idea! Bring a game and/or have fun playing a game that someone else brings. We can have different tables, play different games, and people can either choose to learn a new game or play one that they know and love. People can also sign up to teach some newer games, e.g. 5 Crowns, Trios, Quirkle, etc.3:15: Set/up/social4:00: Business meeting4:30 Game time!Hostesses: TBDReflection: TBDLocation: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd., SchaumburgService Project: TBD |
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