Our Oktoberfest event is scheduled for October 8, 2016 and will again be held at Inverness Country Club. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of Illinois Friends for St. Coletta. A wine raffle will again be held and wine donations valued at $25.00 or more per bottle would be greatly appreciated. If you have not attended […]
Our next general meeting will be held on October 16, 2016. The location for the general meeting will be the new Hicks Road Office located at 1991 Hicks Road, Suite A, Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Our membership is invited to tour the new administration offices. In addition, Andy Hancock and Ted Bechnke of St. Coletta will be […]
You are invited to attend an open house and spiritual celebration for St. Coletta of Wisconsin's new office at: 1991 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. The date is October 18th, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This event will start promptly at 5:15 p.m. with an opening song, official blessing, words from the Chancellor, […]
Please note that the Christmas Party this year is scheduled to be at Kirk Center on December 14, 2016 (Wednesday). This event is open to all the clients, staff and families. More information will be sent through St. Coletta. Hope you can join us.
Our next general meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 29, 2017 and will be held at the St. Coletta Administration Office, 1991 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows. Our speaker is a nutritionist who will be discussing healthy meals for our residents. Please join our group for a general meeting and discussion of upcoming events. Also, it is time to […]
Our next general meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hicks Road Office. The guest speaker for our meeting will be Marianne Ehlert of Protected Tomorrows. Marianne is a financial professional and a sister to an individual with disabilities. She is a highly regarded specialist working with families of […]
Please join us as a golfer, volunteer, sponsor, donor or just for dinner. The golf outing is the largest fund-raising event that is sponsored by our group so your participation is greatly needed. Our outing will once again be held at Royal Melbourne Country Club on Monday, June 26, 2017. Our goal is to raise funds to […]
Come join us for this fun-filled event. We will be holding this event again on the grounds of St. Marcelline in Schaumburg, IL. St. Marcelline is located at 822 South Springinsguth, Schaumburg, IL. Please Bring: Potluck dish to share and folding chairs, if desired. (More side dishes would be appreciated in lieu of desserts.) Drinks […]
Join our group for a fantastic evening at Inverness Country Club on October 7, 2017. If you have not attended the Oktoberfest dinner dance, this is the year. The German food and great venue make this an event to attend. If you have any questions, please contact either Kathy Dublinski or Kathy O'Brien.
Gregg Odway, Illinois Friends for St. Coletta Board President and Sibling will traverse 26.2 miles through the streets of Chicago on Sunday, October 8, 2017 in support of St. Coletta of Wisconsin. To motivate him to keep moving forward, he asks you to contribute to the cause! All proceeds will go toward housing and programming […]
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.