News Update
The Latest News from the Irish Heritage Society of Milford website:
IHSM HAPPENINGS 2/2/12 -upcoming events (by Maureen Moore, published Thursday, 02 February 2012 00:00)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6th, 7:00 PM, GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE MEETING:
Remax office, 55 Old Gate Lane, Milford
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 12:30 PM, MONTHLY LUNCHEON, REGGIANO’S, 487 BRIDGEPORT AVENUE, MILFORD. All are welcome, order from menu, pay individually. If possible, please let Priscilla James know if you are planning to attend, but walk-ins are welcomed! Her email: pcjames@gmail.com
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 2:00-4:00 PM: IHSM OPEN HOUSE AT ST. ANN’S COMMUNITY CENTER (FORMER ST. ANN’S SCHOOL): This is your chance to tour the facilities and rooms that IHSM has the opportunity to lease. Want to make an informed decision? Come and take a look before a vote is taken!! Address: 501 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford, CT 06460.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, HAPPY HOUR, 5:00 PM, LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED ON WEBSITE LATER THIS WEEK. NOTE: DATE CHANGED TO SECOND MONDAY, DUE TO SUPER BOWL ON SUNDAY, FEB. 5TH.
ANNUAL IRISHWOMAN / IRISHMAN OF YEAR CORNED BEEF DINNER, SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd, FROM 6-11 PM, AT ST. ANN’S CHURCH HALL, 501 NAUGATUCK AVE, MILFORD
It's time again for our annual Corned Beef Dinner with fabulous home-cooked meals, excellent music and entertainment, and of course, the important honoring of our new Irishwoman and Irishman of the Year! INVITE ALL OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS TO THIS GREAT EVENT TO KICK OFF THE SEASON OF IRISH CELEBRATION!!
Nominations are open and welcome from all members, either by email to any Executive Board member, or by a note/letter sent to IHSM, 58 River St, Box 111, Milford, CT 06460. THE DEADLINE FOR THE NOMINATIONS IS FEBRUARY 6TH. Nominees must be current member and not part of the existing Executive Board.
The event will be held at St. Ann's Church Hall in Devon, with the Ale Hounds and Mulkerin Dancers providing the entertainment. Tickets are $30 each, BYOB and snacks. Setups will be provided. Reservations can be made by contacting Paula McGill at 203-878-8580, or by email at: phmcgill@snet.net . After making your reservation, send payment to IHSM, 58 River Street, Box 111, Milford, CT 06460. PLEASE WRITE “CORNED BEEF DINNER” ON YOUR ENVELOPE.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10th, MILFORD ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE !! MARCHERS NEEDED!! IHSM contingent to assemble at Wasson Field (Parsons Complex) starting at 11:15 am, 1:00 step off. Please let Ed McEnerney know that you plan to participate, email efmce@hotmail.com or call 203-645-2856. Other area parades: New Haven, Sunday 3/11, Mystic Sunday 3/25. More details on IHSM marching to follow on website and at February 28th meeting, or contact Ed McEnerney.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1st, ANNUAL CHILDREN’S EASTER PARTY: 1:00 -3:00 PM: To be held at Spargo Farm, 700 Wheelers Farm Road, Orange, CT. Please contact Jennifer Hussey for reservations: 203-605-7743 or jenniferhussey71@yahoo.com. BRING YOUR BASKET!! If you would like to contribute candy for the party, please bring it to the February 28th general meeting.
IHSM LYLE JAMES SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT be held on Monday afternoon, May 21, at Mill River Country Club in Stratford . Golfers will pay $165, which includes a BBQ lunch and one-hour of open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres afterwards. Tee sponsorships available for $100. Contact Mike McCabe for information and sign-ups.
Start forming those foursomes now! Email: attorneymikemccabe@yahoo.com .
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Open House at St. Ann's - Sunday 2/12/12, 2-4 PM (by Maureen Moore, published Thursday, 02 February 2012 00:00)
THE IRISH HERITAGE SOCIETY OF MILFORD INVITES YOU TO OUR OPEN HOUSE
Sunday February 12, 2012, 2:00 – 4:00PM AT ST. ANN’S COMMUNITY CENTER
501 NAUGATUCK AVE, MILFORD
A proposal to lease space in the former St. Ann's School has been presented to us -come and see a potential new home for IHSM. Check out the meeting rooms and listen to favorite Irish music.
Directions: Take exit 34 off Interstate 95. At the traffic light (Post Road – Route 1) turn right. At the third traffic light turn left onto Naugatuck Avenue. Take a left onto Church Street. Parking behind Church.
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SAVE THE DATE: GOLF TOURNAMENT, MON, 5/21/12 !! (by Maureen Moore, published Friday, 27 January 2012 00:00)
The IHS Lyle James Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on Monday afternoon, May 21, at Mill River Country Club in Stratford . Golfers will pay $165, which includes a BBQ lunch and one-hour of open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres afterwards. Tee sponsorships available for $100. Contact Mike McCabe for information and sign-ups. Start forming those foursomes now! Email: attorneymikemccabe@yahoo.com .
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Save the date - Corned Beef Dinner 3/3, 6-11 PM !! (by Maureen Moore, published Friday, 13 January 2012 00:00)
SAVE THE DATE- SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd, FROM 6-11 PM.
It's time again for our annual Corned Beef Dinner with fabulous home-cooked meals, excellent music and entertainment, and of course, the important honoring of our new Irishwoman and Irishman of the Year! INVITE ALL OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS TO THIS GREAT EVENT TO KICK OFF THE SEASON OF IRISH CELEBRATION!!
Nominations are open and welcome from all members, either by email to any Executive Board member, or by a note/letter sent to IHSM, 58 River St, Box 111, Milford, CT 06460. THE DEADLINE FOR THE NOMINATIONS IS FEBRUARY 6TH. Nominees must be current member and not part of the existing Executive Board.
The event will be held at St. Ann's Church Hall in Devon, with the Ale Hounds and Mulkerin Dancers providing the entertainment. Tickets are $30 each, BYOB and snacks. Setups will be provided. Reservations and payments can be made at the January 31st general meeting, or by mailing them to IHSM, 58 River Street, Box 111, Milford, CT 06460.Jenn Hussey is co-chairing with Chris McEnerney for the event, and they, along with the Activities Committee ,will be holding an important planning meeting on January 24th, at 7:00 PM, at the St. Ann's Church Hall. EVERYONE who can help, before the event and at the event, are asked to attend the meeting, if you possibly can. This is a very labor-intensive event, since all of the preparation, shopping, setup, cleanup, and so on are done by IHS members. Last year's event was a big success, and we plan for the same this year.
Contact person is Jennifer Hussey 203-605-7743 or jenniferhussey71@yahoo.com.
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About the Tournament (by IHSM Webmaster, published Wednesday, 05 May 2010 09:20) Sponsored by the Irish Heritage Society of Milford, CT to benefit a memorial scholarship in Lyle's name and the IHS building fund.Mission:To raise funds for a scholarship and assist the IHS in its quest for a home in Milford.Details:Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Mill River Country Club in Stratford.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. Singles, twosomes and foursomes encouraged. Tee and Hole sponsorships available - contact Scott B. Barnett or Mike McCabe.
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