OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER! RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED. Ancient Order of Hibernians. Watertown, MA Watertown Street.

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1 Ancient Order of Hibernians 151 Watertown Street PO Box OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER! RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

2 Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 14 PO Box Joe McCusker OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER AOH President s Message Please join me in welcoming the Chuck Lenaghan Class that was recently inducted on the first of October. As I addressed the new class and explained what our Division is about and how rewarding it is to get involved in Division business I looked out to the audience and noticed that the new class was as big as the congregation. We inducted nine (9) new members as part of the Chuck Lenaghan Class. Being a member of Division 14 is like being a player of a team. Most, if not all, of us played team sports and understands what belonging to a team entails. Being a member of a team is rewarding because you belong to something that you worked hard to achieve. Being a member of a team and actually playing is even more gratifying. The same parallel can be drawn by becoming an active member of the Division. It s great to be a member of the Division but it s even more rewarding when you become involved. Please consider playing a more active role in Division business. Have some fun and support your Division by playing some Halloween Mini-Golf on October 24 th (see enclosed), please consider bringing your son/daughter and/or grandson/granddaughter and make sure they re in costume for some trick or treat. I need to address a few housekeeping items as we close in on the end of the year. We have two more family suppers scheduled before the end of the year and are hopeful they will be well attended. That said, attendance has been lackluster at best and unfortunately we may have to conclude family suppers due to lack of interest and fiscal responsibility. Pay special attention to the WSB Customer Choice Awards flyer at the back of this newsletter and be sure to vote for your Division 14 (we lost out last year; please don t let it happen again). Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity, Joseph P. McCusker Jr. 2

3 LAOH President s Message Dear Hibernians, I hear the Night at the Races was a success. Due to vacation I was out of town. Our Pro Life Meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 14th, due to the holiday. If you cannot attend a donation to Massachusetts Pro Life would be acceptable. Ann Stevens is thinking of doing a Yard Sale in the Spring. She will need helpers. If this is something you wish to sponsor as an organization, please contact Ann with your name and phone number. Ann's number is How would you like to have information on assisted living? How about a Fashion Show? Trying to come up with speakers that would be informative for the general membership. Remember it is important to have helping hands in order to raise money for the Club. Come to the meetings with ideas and suggestions. Hope to see you there. Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity, Mary B. Ryan, President 3

4 UPDATES AOH Membership Notice Letters went out to all unpaid membership and they have had their cardkeys turned off. Regular and Associates Members are $55.00 Senior Members are $ You can mail your checks to A.O.H. Div 14 c/o Dennis Murphy, P.O. Box 11, Watertown, MA You may also make payment at the club. LAOH Membership Notice 2014 dues are now payable. When sending your dues please include your name, address, phone number and . This will provide us with an up-to-date listing. Members age 64 and below - $25, age 65 to 79 - $20, age $15. Mary Ryan s contact information is address is shamrockvillage1@verizon.net. Addresses Needed From All Members We have set up an distribution list to cut down on the Newsletter expenses. Please consider sending your to the Financial Secretary Dennis Murphy at moose1073@gmail.com. Family Supper Scheduled for November 6th - Roast Pork Scheduled for December 4th - Roast Beef The West Newton Ceili Band To those that may be interested the West Newton Ceili Band will be performing traditional Irish music at Paddy s Pub, 95 Elm St. in West Newton beginning at 7:15 P.M. on the following dates: October 20th - November 3rd - December 15th Sick Members and/or shut-in If anyone knows of a fellow member that is sick and/or shut-in please inform the Chairman of our Sick Committee (Desi McElroy). Desi can be reached at

5 KNOWN MEMBERS CURRENTLY SICK and/or SHUT-IN Joe O Brien is resting at the Neville Place, 650 Concord Ave. Cambridge, MA Donald Morrison is currently at Sancta Maria, 799 Concord Ave. Cambridge, MA Patrick Hanlon is resting at home after a fall. Kenny Hamner is currently at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, 41 Mall Rd. Burlington, MA Please, if anyone has additional information and/or corrections regarding members that are currently sick and/or shut-in please let me or Desi McElroy know as soon as possible 5

6 ANCIENT ORDER of HIBERNIANS DIVISION 14 HALLOWEEN MINI GOLF NIGHT In support of the HIBERNIAN CHARITIES 24 OCTOBER :00 9:00 P.M. Kids (20 and under) - $5 Adults (21 and older) - $10 Location Inside the Hibernian Hall 151 Watertown St Managed by The Carnival Party, LLC a 9 hole professional Mini Golf Course will be ready for play inside the Hibernian Hall. Let s have some fun. For more information Contact: Joe McCusker Dick Thompson

7 AOH DIVISION 14 ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2014 DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM CASH BAR BRING YOUR OWN SNACKS ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS FUNDRAISER WILL BENEFIT THE SONNY WHOOLEY FUND HELPING LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON 7

8 PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 2014 DIVISION 14 CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PARTY WHERE: Hibernian Hall 151 Watertown St. WHEN: Sunday December 7 th 2014 TIME: Starting at 12:30 PM Snacks, games and entertainment until 3:00 PM Santa arrives at 3:30 PM for presents (youngest to oldest) SIGN-UP: In the Member s Lounge hfalter@hotmail.com Call Leo Falter at PLEASE SIGN UP YOUR CHILDREN BY NOVEMBER 28 TH SO THAT SANTA MAY BE PREPARED FOR THEM 8

9 This past year we did not receive a Customer Choice Award from Watertown Savings Bank. We fell short because the competition for these monetary awards has become tougher and quite frankly we just didn t advertise it enough to the membership. Please find below all the information you will need to vote for the AOH Division 14 Watertown to receive an award for calendar year If you are receiving this newsletter via please follow the link below. If you are a WSB Bank Customer and cannot vote on-line please make sure to place your vote next time you go to the Bank. Just ask someone at the Bank and I m sure they will help you with your vote. Each year Watertown Savings Bank sets aside $75,000 to distribute to non-profits through the Customer Choice Awards. The program provides customers with the opportunity to influence how the bank distributes funds in the community. Deadline to vote in 2014 is December 31. Please follow this link 9

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12 Please support these establishments who have supported the Hibernians! Maria s Catering 104 School St O Leary s 1010 Beacon St. Brookline, MA Steamers 311 Watertown St. Newton, MA West St. Grill 7 West St. Newton, MA Fiorella s Rest. 187 North St. Newton, MA Baanthai Rest. 659 Main St. Waltham, MA Pizza Regina Arsenal Mall Darbar Rest. 130 N. Beacon St. Brighton, MA Fit Z's Bar & Grille 451 Main St City Streets 240 Lexington St. Waltham, MA Stella s Pizza 605 Mt. Auburn St The Talk Rest. 116 Main St Gordon s Liquor 51 Watertown St The Villa Rest. 124 East Plain St. Wayland, MA The Fire Place 1634 Beacon St. Brookline, MA Antoine s Bakery 317 Watertown St Devlin s Restaurant 332 Washington St. Brighton, MA