American Irish Club News

Sue Prudencio

Welcome back, winter visitors! Our monthly meetings resumed on Oct. 2. 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 the following:

• Outing to Barleens Dinner Show on Thursday, Jan. 22. The cost is $52 per person. Contact Judy Phillips at 563-613-3602 or jjphillips70@msn.com.

• St. Patrick’s Corned Beef Dinner and Dance on March 14

• St. Patrick’s Day Golf Cart Parade on March 17

• Plans for an outing to Turf Paradise for horse races

• Spring Training game, Cubs vs. Brewers, on Sunday, March 22. Tickets will 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 of 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 907-250-4958 or Alaska_bean@yahoo.com for tickets and any further information on this event.

Updated information on events will be coming soon.