Our October general meeting will be held on October 11, 2017.  The topic and speaker is yet to be determined.

The St. Coletta of Wisconsin Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, December 12th at 5:30 p.m.  The location will be Kirk School, 520 Plum Grove Road, Palatine, Illinois.  More details will be coming through email.

Below is a list of the upcoming Chapel Nights for our clients that will be held at the Hicks Road Office.  The starting time is 6:30 p.m. January 16th - Tuesday January 30th - Tuesday February 13th - Tuesday February 27th - Tuesday

Over the years, the titles and responsibilities of our staff have changed and adapted to emerging needs.   There is sometimes confusion about who to contact when a concern arises or information has to be provided.  At our meeting, Andy Hancock will explain current staff positions and the responsibilities of Residential coordinators, Q’s, Nurses, etc. and […]

A general meeting has been scheduled for May 6, 2018.  Our board has asked both Ted Behncke and Ed McManus to speak to our group about the challenges of direct care staffing in the current environment.  This is an important topic that directly affects the residents of St. Coletta.  Your attendance would be greatly appreciated.  […]

Join us for the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Fitness Center 6th annual 5K Run/3K Walk to raise awareness and funds for the Adult Down Syndrome Center (ADSC). When: Saturday, June 9th 5K run begins at 8 a.m./ 3K walk begins at 8:15 a.m. Entry Fee- $30 (non-refundable and non-transferable) Participants with Down syndrome or another […]

The Illinois Friends golf outing is scheduled for June 25, 2018 to be held at Royal Melbourne Country Club.  We are in need of sponsors, volunteers and golfers for this event.  If you would like more information, please contact Russ Schaefer. This year our event will be presenting a special award to Brian A. Chicione, […]

On Thursday, July 26th,  St. Coletta will welcome providers, family, leaders, and staff to the grand opening of our Illinois Achieve day program in its new location.  This is  an important milestone for the Illinois Program.  Achieve started about two years ago in shared space in the Illinois program headquarters and has quickly outgrown its […]

The Day at the Races is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, August 5, 2018.  More information will be coming once everything is confirmed.

Our Illinois Friends picnic has been tentatively scheduled for August 18, 2018 on the grounds of St. Marcelline's Church.  Updates to follow.

The dates for mass in September are Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m.  Father Charles will be conducting services for our group.  All are welcome to attend.

Everyone is welcome at the upcoming drumming circle.  The St. Coletta Illinois residents really enjoy this experience.  The circle will take place at the St. Coletta Hicks Road office on Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Our next general meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 4 at the Hicks Road Administration Office.  In addition to this being a general meeting, this will be our election of board members.  If you wish to join the Board of Directors of our organization, please contact Russ Schaefer. Andy Hancock will be updating our group […]

The drumming circle will be again at the Hicks Road Office on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Please join our group for a wonderful music experience.

Our annual Christmas Party will be held at Kirk Center in Palatine on Wednesday, December 12.  More information will be coming shortly.

On January 17th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. PBS will be airing an episode of Around the Corner with John McGivern.  The show will be highlighting the Jefferson community and Robin Baker and Sister Grace were interviewed.

Our January general meeting has been postponed until Sunday, February 17, 2019.

Our next general meeting will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Coletta Illinois Office, 1991 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows, IL  60008. The new year has started and you’ve had a chance to unwind after the holidays.  Now it is time to look ahead.  Ted Behncke will be coming […]

On April 6, 2019 there will be an Adult Down Center Conference to be held at the Hyatt Lodge Training Center, 2715 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook, IL (former Hamburger University).  Below is the information - just click on the link for the event details and schedule. The event registration will be from 8:00 a.m. until […]

Our next general meeting will be held on Sunday,  April 28, 2019.  The speaker for this meeting will be Andy Hancock, who will addressed the new reorganization of staff.