DKG GAMMA GAMMA PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2026-2027
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
March or
April 2027
We will have a casual outing, possibly to Portillo’s, Gerry’s Cafe, or another fun place.
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
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.
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
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.
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!
