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PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
VOLUNTEERS
SOCIAL GROUPS
DANCE
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
THE ARTS & CULTURAL: LANGUAGE, MUSIC, SONG, THEATRE
VOLUNTEERS
Opportunities for young and old Volunteers are needed to help out nearly every day.
Do you like to bake? Our volunteer labor crews would appreciate any baked goods for their daily coffee break, especially the Saturday construction crews,
which can reach upwards of 65 people or more. Drop off of goods any day of the week, please come by the office.
Kitchen helpers needed - wanted - appreciated. Men or women, and high-school-age looking for community service options. Saturday mornings from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. These crews prepare tea, coffee, and baked goods for the volunteer crews morning break. Then, clear it all away to prepare and serve the hot lunch. From September to June, a number of helping hands are needed for these crews. If you can help out, please call the office and leave a message for Mary on ext. # 10.
Would you help us repair or build? Tradesmen, Handyman, hobby-helpers are all welcome on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. or Saturday from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. Repairs of all kinds - small plumbing, electrical, windows, trimming hedges, indoor and outdoor clean-ups are necessary. Construction projects need help with anyone who can do framing, tile setting, drywall, plaster, painting, wood-stripping, wood-staining, HVAC work, plumbing, drop-ceilings, etc. Lots of opportunities to use those talents, or learn a few new ones.
Come on by and ask for Ambrose Kelly, Phil O'Connor, or John O'Malley to join any crew.
Cultural Committee - seeking volunteers to be docents for Museum and Center tour groups and special occassions. Orientation/training provided. If interested, leave your name and number for Tom Boyle, Committee Chairman, with our office staff.
Archivist assistance - help to sort thru numerous collections of art, music, programs, decorations, books and materials - catalog them and properly store them. If interested, leave your name and number for Tom Boyle, Committee Chairman, with our office staff.
Bingo night workers - Bingo nights run from September thru May with the help of volunteer crews. We need help for setting up tables, selling refreshments, handling bingo cards and markers, calling the numbers. Hours 6 to 10. Leave your name and number for Phil O'Connor.
SOCIAL GROUPS
Bingo (Adults) Wednesday night at 6:30 to 9:30pm in the Social Center, the third-and-a-half floor. Pay per card, play pull-tabs, refreshments available.
Shamrock American Club-Social group for adults, 40 and above. Cards, dances, gatherings with refreshments, and group trips . This group is loaded with the founding members who brought the Heritage Center (IAHC) into existence. The history lessons alone will entertain you at gatherings. Small fee annual dues.
Contact: John McGrath, current president 773-282-7035 ext. 10.
Tir Na N'Og - (Forever young-Seniors) Activity and social group for those 55 and above. Must be members of the IAHC to join. Meet the FIRST Wednesday of every month 11:00 am in Room 109. Trips, outings, speakers, and many other group activities.
Contact: Margaret Heneghan 773-282-7035 ext.10.
ARTS & CRAFTS Nimble Thimbles Quilters, needlepoint, crochet, etc. in an established workshop. Bring your project or join in on the group project. Adults only please, Tuesday 9:30 am -12:00 and Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm Room 205. Show up to join in.
Contact: Nancy Liston
DANCE
DANCE CLASSES
Anam Mor Academy Irish Dance Step Dancing & Ceili' classes, and hosted dances in the Social center every month. Contact: Amy Campbell (P) 773-205-8557
McNulty Irish Dance -Children & adults' step dance lessons, Chicago & suburbs
Call: 847-698-4434 www.mcnultyirishdancers.com
Mullane Irish Dance. Step-Dancing Classes for children starting age 4. For information call 773-775-9807
Rince Na Cara Dance Step-dancing classes for Children age 4 1/2 to ADULTS. Childrens' classes at the Center & Elmhurst afternoons and evenings. Children pay by semester. They also provide entertainment for all occasions.
Adult class Tuesday IAHC, adults pay per class.
Children Classes Contact: Anne Marie Norton
(P) 630-833-6675 E/M: RinceNaCara@webtv.net
Adult Classes Contact: Kathryn WEB: www.rincenacara.com
Spriorad Damhsa Irish Dancers
Spriorad Damhsa Irish Dancers is a performance Irish dance group that no longer participates in formal competition but instead focuses on creating powerful, artistic performances and fostering an atmosphere of acceptance and creativity. Spriorad Damhsa is a Gaelic phrase, which translates to “Spirit of the Dance”. While competition is a healthy outlet for some, the group’s dancers prefer to participate in their heritage without the added pressure and negativity of having their hard earned skills formally judged and quantified by a single governing body. The group has a unique style, performing jigs, hornpipes and reels to traditional Irish music, we also perform to modern music, including works by Enya, Altan and the Cranberries. Instructors of Spriorad Damhsa are Sheila Lowry and Anne Mullen, who both have over 25 years of competitive Irish dance experience as well as 10 years running their own competitive school, St Brigids Cross.
Trinity Academy of Irish Dance Irish Dance Step dancing for children, auditions to join various levels. Classes 3-4 days/week 4 to 9pm and Saturdays 9-3. Fees based on classes. Contact
www.trinityirishdancers.com Phone: 773-529-4822 ext. 12
Ceili Dance-Francis O'Neill Ceili Club Friday nights 8:00 to 10 pm, Rm. 111 small fee of $3.00 per members, $5.00 non-members Beginners, intermediate, and advanced dancers welcome. Partners not required. Show up to Join.
Contact: John O'Grady , 773-282-7035 ext 10
Set Dancing (Ceili) - Instruction and practice in set dancing, a forerunner to square dancing. Tuesday 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Rm. 310, No advance sign-up required, just show up to join. $2.00 per session
Contact: (P)773-282-7035 ext 10.
Set Dancing Session. Sunday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Rm. 306. Practice session and several rounds of dances for the more experienced set dancers. Show up to join session. No advance sign up is required.
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
IRISH SCHOOL
Scoil Na bPaisti Irish School Six week courses, Fall, Winter, Spring sessions. $25/child for IAHC members, $35/child for non-members
Irish School (Ages 6-12) Opportunity for children to learn Irish heritage, history, customs, literature, language, art, and music.
Irish Arts Club (Ages 12-14) Young teens learn about their heritage and culture while getting hands on experience producing their own videos and puppet shows. More info Contact: the school(P)773-282-7035 ext 10, or
e-mail irishschool@irishamhc.com
GENEALOGY
Genealogy Assistance and resources for finding and documenting your family tree. Sessions held the LAST Sunday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Free to members.
Contact: Brian Donovan
(P) 773-282-7035 (Saturdays 9-2)
LANGUAGE, MUSIC, SONG, & THEATRE
LANGUAGE
Na Gaeil - Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes in Irish pronunciation, conversation, and reading. 3 instructors, Wed 7:00 - 9:30 pm, Rm. 308 and 2 Classes on Saturdays 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. Rm. 308.
Ages: High school and older. Classes Beginners - Oct -Jan, Intermediate -Advanced classes Jan - Jun, and Jun - Oct.
Basic texts included in fees $90.00 per 10-wk session. Show up to join in or call for more information.
Contact: Michael McMechan (P) 773-348-6953
MUSIC & SONG
Academy of Irish Music - Children & adult lessons on a variety of instruments by Noel Rice (Baal Tinne). Weekly sessiun groups Wednesday 7:00 pm & Saturday from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. Fees per class.
Contact: Noel Rice (P) 847-564-1338. Visit their website at Academy of Irish Music
Irish Heritage Singers-Traditional Irish songs in English and Irish. Performances at various festivals and special events. Choir Director and music accompanist leader. Thursday at 7:30 pm Room 308. Stop by to join.
Contact:Chuck Kessell - Director (P)773-282-7035 ext. 34.
(E/M) IRISHHERITAGESINGERS@Irishamhc.com or WEB:Irishamhc.com/IrishHeritageSingers
Open Sessiun All musicians and music lovers welcome to join in or listen to a fine set of open play musicians. Wednesday nights 7:30 to 9:30 in room 302. Any player is welcome. Any interested guest is also welcome. Bring your own beverages, but no smoking in this room.
THEATRE
Shapeshifters Theatre - The Centers' resident theatre company is open to actors, support people, anyone interested in learning and working on a production. Hosts 2 main stage productions/year and 2-3 one-acts Seeking helpers of all types.
Contact: Theatre Hotline & Voicemail: 773-282-7035 ext. 30.
E/M: Shapeshifters@irishamhc.com
POETRY, CULTURAL ARTISTS SERIES
The Cultural Committee hosts monthly Poetry readings, open to everyone. Read your favorites, your own writings, or share author discussions with others. Readings are the second Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm in the Art Gallery, 2nd floor.
In addition,they present a Sunday afternoon program - every other month callded The Irish Artists series. These afternoon sessions provide slide show or video of the works of the featured artists, and the story of their lives.
The Cultural Committee also arranges a variety of art exhibits in the 2nd floor Gallery. Arrangements to present a display can be made by contacting Tom Boyle Voicemail: 773-282-7035 ext. 10.
E/M: Culturalliaison@irishamhc.com
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