JUNE 2013 NEWSLETTER! RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED. Ancient Order of Hibernians. Watertown, MA Watertown Street. PO Box 11

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1 Ancient Order of Hibernians 151 Watertown Street PO Box RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED JUNE 2013 NEWSLETTER!

2 Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 14 PO Box Joe McCusker JUNE 2013 NEWSLETTER AOH President s Message Go raibh milé maith agaibh Many thanks to the membership who took the time to participate in the Memorial Day Parade, to the many volunteers who helped out before, during and after most of the folks were long gone and also to those that couldn t march but still came out and supported the Division. This day will long be remembered as a true sign of what being a Hibernian is all about. The representation and show of support from our out of town brothers and sisters was overwhelming. I have received many correspondences of congratulations and thanks for the display the Hibernians put on in the parade. Congratulations one and all great job! The Scholarship Night, as usual, turned out to be a very nice evening due in large part to membership participation, first-rate entertainment, and the hard work put forth by Doc Prince and Desi McElroy. Congratulations and best of luck to the well deserved recipients. On a little bit of a somber note I can t help but reflect on our recently deceased and at times wonder why. Why so soon. I can only take solace in knowing that as our Faith has taught us our departed are in a better place. God broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best. Please keep our deceased in your prayers. As we come upon the Summer Season please be careful and know that even though we won t have our next regular meeting until September don t be a stranger. The door is always open, at least for a member in good standing. Yours in Faith, Unity and Christian Charity, Joseph P. McCusker Jr. 2

3 LAOH President s Message Dear Members I wish you all a very Safe and Happy Summer. Thank you for all your encouragement since March. On June 27th The Summer Tasting will be held in the Hall. Those that signed up to help please be there at 5:00PM. So many restaurants have signed on it should be a Buffet of Edible Delights. Tell all your friends. Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at the door. Over the coming months committees will be working on our two Fund Raisers for the Fall. Monday, September 9th will be or monthly meeting starting at the new time 7:00PM Sunday, September 26th will be our Tea and Fashion Show. Tickets are $15.00 and will be available in July. Come and bring a friend or two. Saturday, Nov. 2nd, we will be conducting a Giant Indoor Yard Sale. Chairladies for this event are Janice Connolly and Carol Stockdale. These two ladies did an awesome job on the last yard sale. Reservations for tables are $15.00 payable to LAOH, Div-14 and can be mailed to LAOH, 151 Watertown St., Spots will fill-up fast so get your money in soon. For further information, call, Reservations will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. Please include your name, address and phone number, if available. Doors will open for sales from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Set-up starts at 8:00AM, six foot tables only. Donuts and coffee early in the day, hot dogs, chips and cold drinks at lunchtime will be available for purchase at reasonable prices. The Hibernians will advertize by flyer and newspapers. Word of mouth is very successful as well. Applications for membership are available in the lounge. If you are interested, please call Mary B. Ryan, If each current member brings one new applicant we will double in size. Again I wish you all a safe and pleasant summer. Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity, Mary B. Ryan, President 3

4 UPDATES LAOH Dues: 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. AOH Notice: Dues are now past due for the current year. Regular and Associates Members are $55.00 Senior Members are $ You can mail your dues in to A.O.H. Div 14 c/o Dennis Murphy, P.O. Box 11, Addresses Needed From All Members We have set up an distribution list to cut down on the expenses to print, assemble and mail the Newsletter. Please note that this is a tremendous cash drain on the Division account, the more we can save the more we can donate to charity. Please consider sending your to the Financial Secretary Dennis Murphy at moose1073@gmail.com. Family Supper: The next Family Supper will not be until we come back from Summer break. Please stay tuned. LAOH Division Fashion Show The Fashion Show is scheduled to be held on Sunday September 29th in the afternoon. Tickets will be $15 each with more information to follow. Comedy Night The Building Association will be hosting Jimmy Walsh and Friends on Friday September 20th for an evening of fun and relaxation. This night always promises to be a good time, don t miss out on the fun. More details will follow. Memorial Day T-Shirts for Sale The Division is selling Memorial Day T-Shirts at the Club for $20 each. All proceeds will be donated to the Boston Strong One Fund. Please consider purchasing a shirt if you haven t already as we have already made a sizable donation to the One Fund and need to recover the expenses. 4

5 ANNUAL AOH DIV-14 MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN MEMORY OF DAVID PRINCE Joseph P. McCusker Sr. Trophy FRIDAY JULY 26, 2013 TO BENEFIT THE AOH DIVISION 14 SCHOLARSHIP FUND Where: Golf fee: Time: Golf: Wayland Country Club 121 Old Sudbury Road Wayland, MA $120 per person (incl. greens fees, cart, player gift and tournament party) COMMITMENT ABSOLUTELY NEEDED BY JULY 13 th 1:30 P.M. Shotgun start Format is Scramble Contact: Joe McCusker POST TOURNAMENT PARTY At the Club after golf is complete Donation of $25 per person is suggested for non-golfers *raffles Ancient Order of Hibernians 151 Watertown Street *prizes Checks made payable to the AOH DIV-14 SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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7 Calendar of Events Date Jun-27 Building Inc. Meeting Jun Summer Food Tasting (see enclosed) Jul-26 AOH Memorial Golf Tournament (see enclosed) Sep-5 Family Supper Sep-9 LAOH Division Meeting Sep-12 AOH Division Meeting Sep-19 Club Inc. Meeting Sep-20 Comedy Night with Jimmy Walsh and Friends Sep-26 Building Inc. Meeting Sep-28 Brian Tierney & Friends Puppets (in the lounge) Sep-29 LAOH Fashion Show Oct-26 Rob Warren (in the lounge) Hall Rentals Please remember when renting the hall as a member you must be a member in good standing, pay with your own check and you must be at the function. We have had a few people ask about these requirements for the member's rate, so we wanted to help clarify these requirements. The Members Lounge may be used for up to fifty people. For more than fifty the Big Hall is available. We love to see members renting the hall for all their family functions. For more information please contact the Rental Agent, Desi McElroy, at Also check out our web pages for photos of the Hall: 7

8 PLEASE REMEMBER OUR RECENTLY DECEASED ROONEY William P. of Newton, June 12, Beloved Husband for 25 years to Jeanne McDonough-Rooney. Devoted Father of William M. Rooney and Brittany Rooney. Dear Brother of Robert Rooney Jr. and his Wife MaryEllen, James Rooney, Sharon Falvey and her Husband Joe, and Kevin Rooney and his Wife Kim. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and a great niece Charlotte. Billy was a proud 39-year member of the Painter s Union #35, Boston. He was also belonged to the Newton Lodge of Elks, the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Watertown and the Newton Yacht Club. He loved animals and vacationing with his family. And he was loved by many friends. Visiting hours in the Andrew J. Magni & Son Funeral Home, 365 Watertown Street, Rt. 16, NEWTON, Friday from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and again on Saturday morning at 9:30 A.M., before proceeding to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington Street, Newton for a Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. Burial Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in William s memory may be made to: The Joan and James Vernon Cancer Center at Newton Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462, or to Mass General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA

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11 PAST PRESIDENT and DIVISION AWARD NIGHT

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 Greg s Restaurant 821 Mt. Auburn St Baanthai Rest. 659 Main St. Waltham, MA Pizza Regina Arsenal Mall Donohue s Bar 87 Bigelow Ave Fit Z's Bar and Grille 451 Main St. City Streets 240 Lexington St. Waltham, MA Stella s Pizza 605 Mt. Auburn St The Talk Restaurant 116 Main St. Gordon s Liquor 51 Watertown St The Villa Restaurant 48 Plain Rd. Wayland, MA The Fire Place 1634 Beacon St. Brookline, MA Antoine s Bakery 317 Watertown St Devlin s Restaurant 332 Washington St. Brighton, MA