“Cards for Charity” to benefit Little Sisters of the Poor

Posted on July 6, 2016 by The Dunmorean

Cards for Charity will host a benefit for the Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Elmhurst Country Club, 319 Gardner Rd., Moscow.

The doors will open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. A cash bar will be available beginning at 11 a.m. Following lunch, guests will enjoy an afternoon of card playing, mahjong, and other games along with a basket raffle and pleasant conversation. The Little Sisters will also have their famous scones and cookies for sale.

Admission is $25 per person.

For more information or to make a reservation, call Maureen Pesavento at 570-346-6437. Reservations can also be made by sending a check and your name and/or names in your party (tables of four or more are suggested) to Maureen Pesavento, 108 Abby Way, Scranton PA 18504. The reservation deadline is Monday, Aug. 1.

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CARDS FOR CHARITY will host a benefit for the Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Elmhurst Country Club. Committee members include, seated from left:

Rosemarie Martin, Mary Ann Hazzouri, Maureen Pesavento, and Barbara Whitford, co-chairwoman. Standing, same order: Betty May, co-chairwoman; Sister Marie Therese, l.s.p.; Joan Hrycow, Joyce Tressler, Joan Kennedy, and Ann Marie Bonafede.

Little Sisters of the Poor host 10th annual golf tournament

Posted on June 1, 2016 by The Dunmorean

little sisters golf tournament pic

The Little Sisters of the Poor will host their 10th annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 11, at the Scranton Municipal Golf Course, Lake Ariel.

Golf tournament registration begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The format is captain and crew. Singles will be placed on a team. The cost is $100 per golfer which includes green fees, use of a cart, an official tournament shirt, a gift bag, a pre-tournament refreshment reception, a light meal during the tournament and a post-tournament dinner at the course clubhouse. Golfers will also have a chance to win prizes based on their performance in the tournament including a new car courtesy of Matt Burne Honda, Scranton.

Several types of golf and sponsorship packages, which are great advertising vehicles, are also available including hole signs for $100 and sponsorships of $250, $500, $750 and $1,000. There will also be a grand raffle of the Sisters’ famous gift baskets as well as prizes valued at over $100.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Jackie Galvin, M.S., director of development and communications, at (570) 343-4065 ext. 3144 or scdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org. Golf registration is also available at www.littlesistersofthepoorscranton.org.

All proceeds will be used to purchase a new bus for the residents of Holy Family Residence.

Committee members for the Little Sisters of the Poor golf tournament on June 11 include, seated from left: Jerry Musheno, tournament cochairman; Patrick J. Sheridan, tournament cochairman; Gene Cosgrove, Mother Theresa Louisa, l.s.p.; Sister Marie Therese, l.s.p.,and tournament cochairman, and Bob Blaker, maintenance director. Standing: Lisa Blaker, director of activities and volunteer coordinator; Janet Skibinski, MaryCarol Kanton, Jackie Galvin, M.S., director of development and communications; Karen Caruso, development assistant, Ann Kwak; Pete Kanton, and Charlie Butler. Also serving on the committee are Debbi Bean, R.N., director of nursing; Joan Blaker, Atty. Jim Conaboy, Atty. Kevin Conaboy, Mike Crossin, Theresa Durkin, Tracy Genell, Bill and Kathy Hughes, tournament cochairman; Chris James, Bill McDonough, Carole Paswinski, Eddie Ruddy, Pat Salmon, Kim Simchak, business office manager; Tim Speicher, and Dave and Joyce Tressler.

Posted on April 6, 2016 by The Dunmorean

Members of the Scranton Preparatory School baseball team take a break during their day of service with the Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence, Scranton, to pose with a resident and the Little Sisters’ famous Pope Francis cutout. Kneeling, left to right: Noah Granet, Rob Pfleckl, Kevin Yanul, Jack Burke, Tyler Stafursky, Tommy Fitzpatrick, Jake Brady, and Dom Giacobbe. Standing, left to right: Bob Schulte, Holy Family Residence apartment resident; Noah Machek, Pat Belardi, Nate Fiala, Jordan White, Kyle Polishan, John Redman, Vince Cimini, and Kyler McAllister.

Members of the Scranton Preparatory School baseball team spent one day of their Easter break volunteering for the Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence.

During their day of service, the players participated in activities with the residents and assisted the maintenance department with preparing the home for its Easter egg hunt on April 3. This preparation included setting up tables, raking and disposing of fallen leaves, and clearing debris from storm drains around the residence. The team’s efforts helped beautify the grounds surrounding the home and will provide a more enjoyable atmosphere for the people residing there.

The Little Sisters, who have been serving the elderly of Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1908, work closely with staff, volunteers, and benefactors to create a family spirit for the residents who make their home with them. They welcome the elderly who have limited funds and provide for their needs so they can thrive in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and love.