American Irish Club News

Sue Prudencio

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month in the ballroom, beginning with a social hour at 4 p.m., meeting at 5 p.m., followed by a meal. New members are always welcome. Please come join us! Not Irish? No problem! The only requirement is the ability to have a great time. Annual dues are $45.

Events planned for 2026 include our St. Patrick’s Corned Beef Dinner and Dance and basket raffle on March 14. Tickets are on sale for $25 per person. Dinner will be a choice of corned beef and cabbage or shepherd’s pie. All are welcome. Tickets are available. Please contact Colleen at 907-256-4958, Val at 602-326-2073, or Sue at 480-862-0689. Tickets can also be purchased in the lobby. The St. Patrick’s Day Golf Cart Parade is on March 17. Please decorate your golf cart and come join the parade. Flyers are available in the clubhouse lobby.

There is an outing planned for a Spring Training game, Cubs vs. Brewers. The game is on Sunday, March 22. Tickets include admission and all-you-can-eat burgers, hot dogs, etc. Some non-alcoholic beverages are included. Alcoholic beverages will be available at your own expense. The price for tickets is $80. This event is open to the community and will be on a patio at Sloan Park. Transportation is not included. Contact Val Bongiorno at 602-326-2073 or valbong@gmail.com or Colleen Meredith at 907-256-4958 or Alaska_bean@yahoo.com for tickets and any further information on this event.

The Christmas Golf Cart Parade was a great time. Our president Val Bongiorno led the parade on a route he prepared through the community. Thanks, Val and Barbara. The best decorated carts were chosen. Winners were Stacy and Jared Strate, first place; Paula Warhoover, second place; and Robert Johnson and his grandson, third place. Congratulations! There were so many beautifully decorated carts. Thanks to all for your participation.