Sunday November 3 from 2-5pm in the Carolan Room
A welcoming afternoon designed specifically for parents and young children to meet and discuss their thoughts, opinions and suggestions on how to make the club more enjoyable for all members … young and old. There’ll be children’s activities so they’ll have a good time while parents focus on family discussion.
Saturday December 7th 9-3pm
Featuring Irish vendors and unique crafters’
Photos taken with Santa by the GAC Stone Hearth
Special Lunch Menu served by The Lenihan School of Dance
(who will certainly do a step or two)
Proceeds from lunch to benefit The Lenihan Dancers’ Fund.
There’s something special for everyone!
Saturday, October 12, 3:00 pm ~ Shannon Heaton
The Art of Irish Music: Trad Tunes and the Stories Behind Them
This is a free event — Register Here
Boston-based Shannon Heaton sings and plays tunes on the Irish flute. For this special presentation, she’ll share some of her favorites and give an insider tour of the music. Learn how Shannon plays and hears traditional music, consider expressive elements in Irish music, and hear about some of the settings and players who have shaped the tradition. Whether you know hundreds of tunes or are new to Irish music, there’s always more to explore in the art of Irish music!
After the hour-long program, Shannon will lead a session. All are very welcome to participate (not just for flute players!)
Nominations are now being excepted for GAC’s Executive Committee.
Here’s your opportunity to get involved and really understand what goes into making our club special. Please contact anyone on the nominating committee if you have an interest in running for office. All positions are open for election: president, VP, treasurer, financial secretary, recording secretary, sergeant at arms & director.
Descriptions for Executive Committee:
For your convenience descriptions for all Executive Committee positions can be found below. These were copied from the GAC bylaws Section 5 (pages 5,6,&7)
For a Printable Copy
Anyone interested please contact a member of the Nominating Committee
Jude Fitzgerald – jfitzgerald740@aol.com
Teri Brown – teribrown@optimum.net
Patrick Bosse – pandcbosse@optonline.net
Christine Pacelli – christine.a.pacelli@gmail.com
Sabrina Bernardi – Stiberi77@gmail.com
Saturday, November 16, 7:30 pm ~ The Pride of New York ~ Featuring Joanie Madden,
Billy McComiskey, Brian Conway, and Brendan Dolan
(Annual Gregg and Clare Burnett memorial concert)
Buy Tickets
The Irish-American super group The Pride of New York comprises some of the best-known players on this side of the Atlantic. Collectively they have won four All-Ireland championship awards, recorded multiple solo albums, and logged countless miles touring across the United States and abroad. “If you like your music straight up traditional and you think of sections of Brooklyn and the Bronx as westernmost Irish counties, then you will truly enjoy Pride of New York.” — hearthmusic.com
ANNOUNCING THE GAC STARS
Charlie Adcock | Sarah Baldwin | Kaitlin Cullen
Terri Fitzpatrick | Kelly Karazulas
Sara Kelly | Cosbie Marable
Will take the dance floor on Saturday September 28th!
for more information contact social@gacemail.org
Special Performance Thursday September 19th @7:30
Seán Keane from County Galway is described as the greatest musical find of the 90’s. Traditional Irish, folk and even country and blues songs all lend themselves to his unique style and unforgettable voice.
Get your tickets for Seán Keane’s Concert on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sean-keane-live-in-concert-tickets-920347011687
Or contact Noreen Forde 203-273-0483 Ticks are $40 in advance
The the Crew is back on September 9th from 5:30-8pm to kick of Monday Night Football and will keep the grill fired up as long as the weather permits!
There will be a charge for the burgers, dogs and what ever else comes off the grill.
Participants are asked to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share, it’s a great way to meet your fellow members!
‘The Seafarer’ by Connor McPherson
Directed by Erin Williams and Produced by Peg O’Leary
November 21, 22 and 23 at 8 pm,
November 24 at 2:30
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 203-377-1070 or emailing playresvcng@gmail.com
The Seafarer is a chilling play about the sea, Ireland, and the power of myth. It’s Christmas Eve, and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, aging brother who’s recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies, Ivan and Nicky are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger from the distant past, the stakes are raised even higher. Sharky may be playing for his very soul.
The cast includes: Patrick Baldwin, Steven Bennett, Jim Foley, Eamon Speer and Byrne White.
Please be advised this play contains strong language
CÉILÍ – SUNDAY OCTOBER 27 @4PM IN THE CAROLAN ROOM.
Whether you come and kick up your heels or just tap to feet to the music it’s a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon!
Admission is $20 at the Door
Light refreshments will be served
For information contact Donna Lapolt at donna@lapolt.net ☘ $20 admission ☘
Faith Maciver
President
Joan Greenwood
Vice-President
Griffin Reidy -Sergeant-at-Arms
Tracy James
Directory 3-Years
Pru O'Brien
Recording Secretary
Tom Egan
Financial Secretary
Tony Hogan
Director 1-Year
Tom Langdon
Treasurer
Kelly Rasmussen
Director 2-Years
On October 13 @ 2pm we’ll welcome back CJ May who will present The Irish Tales of Ancient Halloween
He’ll share some of the oldest Halloween tales in the world, bringing back from the past those Irish stories told at the beginning of the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain. Leave the kids at home, you wouldn’t want them to see you this scared!
CJ May is a storyteller and magician. Through the telling of tales more than a thousand years old, he keeps alive the Celtic tradition of the seanachie, or storyteller. He brings to life the monsters, magic and messages of the ancient Celtic tales, helping us remember our past and prepare better for our future.
Join us on October 13, 2024 at 2pm in the Carolan Room. Tickets $5.00 (Students with ID $2.00)
No scrip or credit cards
Register online: gaclectures@gmail.com.
Subject: Irish History, and provide name, address, phone
GO RAIBH MILE MAITH AGAT
The Fréamh Éireann Genealogy Group would like to thank Féile and the Irish Language Group for their continued sponsorship of our Irish History Lectures. In May, we will be presenting our 33rd Lecture! Our February lecture, presented by Brendan Kane, Ph.D, was on Irish Bardic Poets.
Brian Conway playing in the Pub Friday October 4th from 6-8pm.
LÁ GAEILGE: THE ANNUAL DAY OF
IRISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE EVENT
Saturday, October 5 FROM 8am – 5pm
Irish Language Day Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 8am – 5pm
Includes Irish language classes on all levels taught by Fulbright students from Ireland, cultural workshops, guest speakers, lunch, seisiun, and door prizes. Browse through the Siopa OGHAM and the Daltaí book shop.
Meet new friends. Meet old friends. Have fun, learn Irish!
$50 for the day, $25 for students presenting an ID
Bigi linn! Contact: Caít Thopsey at kthopsey01@gmail.com
Registration is open for Spring Season U7 – U17
Season runs from April – June with weekly games and/or practice. All
players must be registered to play in any games and/or tournaments.
Gaelic Sports Summer Camp -Cul Camp
June 26 – June 30th from 9am-3pm at Notre Dame High School $300
For more information contact training@stpatricksgaa.us or visit the
club’s website stpatricksgfc.org
Join us on 10.04.2024 for another fun filled night of trivia. Oh and don’t forget to wear BLACK & ORANGE
Trivia Night takes place on the first Friday of the month – and hands down one of the highlights of the GAC’s monthly activities so don’t miss out – you could win some cool stuff!