News Update
The Latest News from the Irish Heritage Society of Milford website:
WNPR to discuss Lisa Taylor's "Necessary Silence" (by Maureen Moore, published Thursday, 02 May 2013 00:00)
Friday, 5/3, 3 pm, on the Faith Middleton show on WNPR radio, there will be a discussion of Lisa Taylor's new book, Necessary
Silence. Lisa was the featured poet in IHSM's recent Poetry/Photography event on 4/26.
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IHSM Happenings 4-30-13 (by Maureen Moore, published Thursday, 02 May 2013 00:00)
Lots of activities planned - mark your calendars!
Mon, 5/6. 5-7 pm,Happy Hour at Armellino's, 667 Bridgeport Ave, Milford - This event has been dubbed the "19th Hour" Happy Hour, in anticipation of the upcoming Lyle James Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing on 5/20. Golf committee members will be on hand to answer any questions, and to take your reservations and/or sponsorships. The management will offer us complimentary appetizers during the Happy Hour period, along with discounted beer, wine, and well drink prices. After the Happy Hour period, discounts will be available for appetizers off the menu. Come and join in on the fun and the fabulous food!! And while you're there, sign up for the time of your life on 5/20 at Mill River Country Club!
Fri, 5/10, 12:30 pm, monthly lunch at Bridge House, 49 Bridgeport Ave, Milford. The luncheon will feature a prix fixe menu with choice of soup or small salad, selected luncheon entrees, and dessert. Advance reservations required - contact Priscilla James: pcjame60@gmail.com .
Mon, 5/20, Annual Lyle James Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing. Mission:To raise funds for a scholarship and assist the IHS in its quest for a home in Milford. Details:Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Mill River Country Club in Stratford. BBQ Lunch at noon and shotgun start at 1 p.m. Fee includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, two carts per foursome, and a open bar 90 minute happy hour with generous hors d'oeuvres. Gifts, prizes and raffles as well. Cost: $165 per golfer. Foursomes encouraged but not mandatory. You don't have to know how to golf to help out! Tee and Hole sponsorships available - contact Scott B. Barnett woodmontinnervisions@gmail.com, or Mike McCabe, attorneymikemccabe@yahoo.com
Thurs, Fri, Sat, 6/13,14,15, 7:30 PM, Tara Theatre Company production of the comedy "Remembrance", will be presented at 7:30 pm, at the Stratford Theater, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Tickets are $12 for Thursday 6/13, and $15 for Friday 6/14, and Saturday 6/15, with special Senior (65+ with ID) price of $12. For tickets contact either Maureen Richetelli at 203-874-6273, morichcoyne@optonline.net or Linda Hardiman at 203-878-2865, lhardiman@milforded.org . Please note: Some of the language/content is PG-13, so not suitable for those 12 years old and younger.
Sat, 7/27, 1-5 pm, Annual IHSM Family Picnic, at Walnut Beach Pavilion, Milford. More details to follow.
Sat, 8/3, Irish Night at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport. IHSM has been asked to participate and present our flags on the field and our group will be offered discount ticket price for the game (6:05 pm). Please contact Marty Hardiman if you wish to be included: mhardiman@sbcglobal.net.
Sat, 11/2: Historic Music Program: IHSM presents: "The Irish Musical Experience in America", featuring group "Ask Your Father", a musical and narrative history of Irish-American music, followed by entertainment set. This will be open to the public, and will serve as a fundraiser for IHSM. More details to follow
Sat, 12/7: IHSM Adult Christmas Party - Riverview Bistro, 946 Ferry Blvd, Stratford. More details to follow.
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IHSM Happeinings 4-30--13 (by Maureen Moore, published Wednesday, 17 April 2013 00:00)
Please note your calendars with the following dates for upcoming IHSM events:
Mon, 5/6. 5-7 pm,Happy Hour at Armellino's, 667 Bridgeport Ave, Milford - This event has been dubbed the "19th Hour" Happy Hour, in anticipation of the upcoming Lyle James Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing on 5/20. Golf committee members will be on hand to answer any questions, and to take your reservations and/or sponsorships. The management will offer us complimentary appetizers during the Happy Hour period, along with discounted beer, wine, and well drink prices. After the Happy Hour period, discounts will be available for appetizers off the menu. Come and join in on the fun and the fabulous food!! And while you're there, sign up for the time of your life on 5/20 at Mill River Country Club!
Mon, 5/20, Annual Lyle James Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing. Mission:To raise funds for a scholarship and assist the IHS in its quest for a home in Milford. Details:Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Mill River Country Club in Stratford. BBQ Lunch at noon and shotgun start at 1 p.m. Fee includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, two carts per foursome, and a open bar happy hour with generous hors d'oeuvres. Gifts, prizes and raffles as well.Cost:
$165 per golfer. Foursomes encouraged but not mandatory. You don't have to know how to golf to help out! Tee and Hole sponsorships available - contact Scott B. Barnett woodmontinnervisions@gmail.com or Mike McCabe, attorneymikemccabe@yahoo.com
Fri, 5/10, 12:30 pm, monthly lunch at Bridge House, 49 Bridgeport Ave, Milford. The luncheon will feature a prix fixe menu with choice of soup or small salad, selected luncheon entrees, and dessert. Advance reservations required - contact Priscilla James: pcjames60@gmail.com.
Thurs, Fri, Sat, 6/13,14,15, 7:30 PM, Tara Theatre Company production of "Remembrance".
Sat, 7/27, 1-5 pm, Annual IHSM Family Picnic, at Walnut Beach Pavilion, Milford. More details to follow.
Sat, 8/3, Irish Night at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport. IHSM has been asked to participate and present our flags on the field and our group will be offered discount ticket price for the game (6:05 pm). Please contact Marty Hardiman if you wish to be included: mhardiman@sbcglobal.net
Sat, 11/2: Historic Music Program: IHSM presents: "The Irish Musical Experience in America", featuring group "Ask Your Father", a musical and narrative history of Irish-American music, followed by entertainment set. Details to follow.
Sat, 12/7: IHSM Adult Christmas Party - Riverview Bistro, 946 Ferry Blvd, Stratford.
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Volunteers needed for Lyle James Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing, Monday 5/20, Mill River C.C. (by Maureen Moore, published Thursday, 02 May 2013 00:00)
Hello Everyone! Happy Spring and it’s time for our annual IHS Golf Tournament that is taking place on May 20th 2013 at Mill River Country Club in Stratford.
We have had a great turnout of volunteers over the past few years, and I know this year will be just as awesome!!
Here is a list of the Jobs and responsibilities that we need help with for the day of the event. Please let me know what time(s) you can be there and if there is any particular job(s) you would like to do, such as registration, setting up the tee signs, etc.
I had the signup sheet at the General Meeting on Tuesday and thank you for everyone that signed up already!
If you haven’t signed up already, please feel free to call me or pass this information along to anyone I might have missed.
My home number is 203-878-8580
My Cell is 203-640-0580
My emails are: phmcgill@snet.net and p.mcgill@neopost.com
Thank you again everyone for volunteering your day for this great fundraising event!!!!
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Positions/Jobs
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Volunteers Needed
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Responsibilites
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Morning Set Up
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Arrival time: 9:30 am
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Flag and Tee signs
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4
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Start around 9:30. Place flags,tee signs in front and on Green:
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Bag Stuffers
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6
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start at 9:30 to stuff goody bags: EVERYONE not setting up registration or raffle !!!
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Silent Auction set up
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1
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Set up photos and bid sheets:
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General raffle set up
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3
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set up display of all the raffle prizes:
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Mid Morning - Golfers arrive
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Arrival time: 10:30 am
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Registration
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4
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start at 10:30 to Check in, collect money (where needed):
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Gift Bag distributors
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hand out to registered golfers after sign in, direct them to Free Raffle:
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Morning raffle tickes
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6
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start at 10:30, 2 selling, 4 filling out tickets:
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Cigar sales
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1
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work with the raffle ticket sellers:
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Photographer
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1
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Putting Contest
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2
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Greet golfers/ direct to bag drop
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2
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Steve Kraftmiller and Ned Reilly
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Game Time
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Arrival time: 11:30 am
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Hit the Green
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Par 3 for all day:
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Cart person
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to drive around and make sure volunteers are ok:
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Irish Coffee
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2
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Raffle Winners
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3
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affix winning ticket numbers to prizes:
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19th Hole Cocktail Reception
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Arrival time: 5:00 pm
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Putting Contest
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2
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19th hole Raffle
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4
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call out names, verify ticket and prize, distribute prizes:
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19th hole 50/50 Raffle
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1
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sell tickets at happy hour
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Photo Sales
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2
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Watch, sell, distribute photos:
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Silent Auction
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2
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Call out winners, get $$ and hand out items
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Reservations are open for Tara Theatre Production: Remembrance, June 13, 14, 15 at Stratford Theater (by Maureen Moore, published Monday, 29 April 2013 00:00)
Reservations and payments for 2013 Tara Theatre performances will be taken at the April 30th general membership meeting at Costa Azzura. The production this year is "Remembrance" by Neil Graham, and will be presented on June 13th, 14th, and 15th at the Stratford Theatre, at 7:30 pm each night.
Tickets:
Thursday, 6/13: $12
Friday and Saturday, 6/14 & 15, $15; $12 for seniors, 65+ with ID
Note: Some language/content is PG-13, not suitable for children 12 and under.
If you are unable to attend the meeting and wish to make reservations, please contact Maureen Richetelli at 203-874-6273, morichcoyne@optonline.net , or Linda Hardiman at 203-878-2865, lhardiman@milforded.org .
A little bit about the play:
In a graveyard in a divided city, love declares itself. A formula as old as "Romeo and Juliet" returns in Graham Reid’s comedy "Remembrance." The title refers to the name of the day reserved in Ireland for commemorating the war dead, like Memorial Day in the United States.
Except for the animosity between the Catholics and the Protestants, you don't have to know the specifics of the troubles in Belfast, a city of hate in economic collapse, with strict boundaries, to get the play. It's about how prejudice can tear love apart, and it mirrors other situations with universal themes.
The play deals with violence and chaos and bigotry and the possibility of love's survival, but “Remembrance” also shows us the way people work and eat and drink and talk and get up and go out amidst all that - and how the young disbelieve that people in their 60's are capable of romantic and sexual love.
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