Central Ohio's Largest Irish-American Women's Organization
"American by birth, Irish by the grace of God!"
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Hello Ladies of the Daughters of Erin,
We can't wait to see you all this weekend!
The Children's Party begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shamrock Club and the Christmas Meeting at 2 p.m., Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, details below.
Get your raffle gifts together (single items, theme baskets or decorations - these items can be gently used). Shop at the fundraising table!
Thank you,
Sharon
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DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING & CHRISTMAS DINNER
The annual December meeting and Christmas dinner is Sunday, Dec. 10, doors open at 2 pm. We are in the new location, Trinity Lutheran Church, 404 South 3rd St., Columbus, OH, 43215 (on South Third Street and Fulton Avenue).
The cost is $10 per person, pay at the door. We will have a short meeting, delicious dinner (including gluten free items) and the Rowdy Raffle, bring new or gently-used items for the raffle and a little extra $ for tickets.
- Raffle tickets are 26 tix for $20, 6 for $5 and $1 each.
The committee is setting up Saturday afternoon @ noon, if you have an hour or two to help.
- Saturday, prep the food, set-up
- We also need help with clean up, if you're available, please plan to stay after.
Call Sheila Hively with questions, 614-962-1291.
There's still time to bake your favorite cookies! The Committee is providing the meal that includes bread pudding. We are looking for a few bakers to sign up to bring some goodies. Please register on the Sign-up Genius page.
The fundraising table will be set up, shop for Irish items the holidays!
At the January meeting we are collecting food for the Blessing Box at Trinity Church where we meet. Hospitality asks us to bring homemade soups, bread or crackers.
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2023 ADOPTED FAMILIES
Find the gifts to purchase for our 10 adopted families on the 2023 Adopt-A Families Sign-up Genius page. If you would prefer to make a donation, you can donate online on the page or you can mail a check to the Daughters of Erin, P.O. Box 1912, Columbus, OH 43216. Please text* Cheryl to let her know. Thank you.
Gifts can be dropped off at the Shamrock Club no later than Friday, Dec. 15, open Tuesday and Thursday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday evenings during darts. Please contact Cheryl Costello at 614-774-8879* (text or call) to make arrangements for gifts to be picked up or delivered to an alternate address.
DO NOT WRAP KIDS GIFTS, JUST LABEL. YOU CAN WRAP AND LABEL ADULT GIFTS OR WE CAN DO IT FOR YOU. THANK YOU! We'll organize and wrap gifts in mid-December.
We will be organizing and wrapping gifts at the Shamrock Club, 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 16. All are invited.
If you or family and friends have leftover Halloween candy, please bring it to the meeting. Each year a group of members, including the Junior Division this year, make and fill stockings for each child in our adopted families. Thank you in advance.
If you have questions about Charities, please contact Cheryl Costello at 614-774-8879 (text or call) or email cherylcostello@yahoo.com.
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ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Join us at the Shamrock Club, 60 W. Castle Road, doors open at 11 a.m. Saturday Dec. 9. Bring a wrapped gift with your child’s name on it and a camera to capture the moment your child talks to Santa.
There is craft making, clowns creating balloon surprises, cookie decorating, hot dogs, punch, chips, goody bags and more.
Bring your wallet to purchase tickets for the raffle that supports the party. If you are looking for a great gift for someone, Teresa Conley will be selling her delicious Irish fudge! If you have any questions, call Mary Grady Strickland at 614-316-8278.
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DOE T-SHIRTS
If you pre-ordered a Daughters of Erin T-shirt pick it up Sunday at the meeting! Thanks to Karen Jones for coordinating!
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DAUGHTERS OF ERIN | 1978 to 2023 |
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DOE JUNIORS
The Junior Division will be at the Christmas meeting and will pass out all the Rowdy Raffle items!
The Irish Landscapes 2024 calendar fundraiser has begun. Purchase at the December meeting, for $12 each.
If you have daughters, granddaughters, or nieces who would like to learn more about Irish culture, charity and make new friends please reach out to us or bring them to a meeting. Juniors meet at 2 p.m. on the same day and place as the DOE general membership meeting.
Sylvia Baesmann, President
Zoey Shelley, Vice President
Molly Hainer, Secretary
Kelly Baesmann and Beth Shelley, Advisors
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PRAYER LINE
Please keep our members and those on the prayer list in your thoughts and prayers. Please join us in prayer for peace across the world.
All our members who are home bound, our thoughts are with you. Eileen Baesmann, Peggy McCathran, Tim McSweeney, Regan, Dacoda Harmon, Mary Strickland, Jamie Fahy, Kenzie Fahy, Isabelle Donnelly, Karen Joyce, Jackie and George, Tim Robbins, Linda Miller, Jim Dempsey, Diane Miller, Dianna Ardery, Patty Bryant, Chris Sweeney, Carol McConahay, Franklin Tack, Terry Baesmann, Joann McNamara, Paul Tisdale, Kathy Kelly, Clyde Fenton, Karen Franz, Kay Fallon, Ed and MaryKay Moriarity, and all those in need of our prayers.
If you are interested in receiving a call or calling a member to check in from time-to-time, please email Carolyn Collins at collinscarolyn07@gmail.com.
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January 14
February 11
March 3, meeting after Irish Breakfast
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MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership forms will be available at the Children's Party and the check-in table at the meeting Sunday.
Annual membership dues are $10 for Junior members (under 18 years of age) and $20 for Regular members (ages 18-79).
Honorary members, age 80 and over, please confirm your information with Peggy McCathran, she will have the applications to review.
Dues can be paid by mailing a check made out to Daughters of Erin (please spell out on the check) to: Peggy McCathran, 3012 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH 43209 or call Peggy with questions at 614-235-2969.
If any of your contact information has changed, please include it with your check.
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2023 HALLELUJAH TOUR OF CHURCHES
The 2023 Hallelujah Tour of Churches is 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday Dec. 9.
Tickets are $20 for Columbus Landmarks Members/participating church members or $25 for non-members. Profit from the tour is divided among Columbus Landmarks and the participating churches.
The tour starts at 11 am, with a special opening musical performance by Dr. Orlay Alonso at St. Mary's Catholic Church in German Village at 684 S. Third St.
Walking Tour along Broad Street will include live music at each church.
- First Congregational Church (444 E. Broad St.)
- Trinity Episcopal Church (125 E. Broad St)
- Christian Spiritualist Church (77 S. 6th St.)
- Columbus Metropolitan Library (96 E. Grant Ave.)
- Broad Street United Methodist Church (501 E Broad St.)
Tour concludes with homemade cookies and refreshments at Broad Street UMC.
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KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Thank you ladies for shopping at Kroger, we continue to receive funds, from YOUR use of the Kroger cards! This money is raised from Kroger Cards registered through Kroger Community Rewards program.
If you shop at Kroger and have a Kroger Card, please register your account so your rewards benefit the Daughters of Erin. The best part is that YOU still receive your Kroger rewards (coupons, fuel perks, etc) but behind the scenes, the Daughters of Erin receives a percentage of what you spend at the Kroger Store.
You can register in store at the Customer Service Desk, the Daughters of Erin organization number is 81910 - or - register online at
In the search field, type in Daughters of Erin or enter the organization # 81910. And press SAVE.
Thank you for your support!
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CLANN NA NGAEL UPDATES
There are so many things happening in the Irish Community. Please visit the websites and Facebook pages for events and activities.
Watch for updates in the new year!
Tara Hall is open every Friday featuring music and Birthday Night on the third Friday. Watch the Tara Hall Facebook page for entertainment listings.
The Central Ohio branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann celebrates Irish music, language, and culture. Visit the Columbus Comhaltas website for details.
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The Daughters of Erin
P.O. Box 1912
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1912
Copyright © December 2023. All rights reserved.
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