St. Thomas More Fellowship Club

St. Thomas More Fellowship Club is a group of men and women 55 years and older, that meet on the third Tuesday of each month.  It is the longest standing group at St. Thomas More and we are very proud of that. We have a short meeting, provide lunch, followed by valuable information, a guest speaker, fun and games, or sometimes just good old conversation among friends.  Three events each year include a summer BBQ at Tyler Creek Forest Preserve, a Christmas party, and a pizza party, all provided by the club. Yearly membership is just $10 and $1 per meeting whenever you are able to join us (if you do not attend, you do not pay).  We encourage members to come regularly but we understand that is not always possible so we are happy to welcome you whether it is once a year or every month. Other trips and events are provided during the year at an additional expense. Some of the trips we took this past year were to Chandler’s in Schaumburg, Pheasant Run in St. Charles, and White Pines State park.  At each location we enjoyed lunch and a musical presentation.

Come check us out on any third Tuesday of the month.  First time guests are welcome and pay no dues until you decide to join.  Looking forward to welcoming new members.

Meetings
Third Tuesday of every month
St. Thomas More Church
12:00 noon
Chelsea room (unless otherwise announced)
Lunch provided by the club and or membership volunteers

Events

    Annual Picnic at Tyler Creek Forest Preserve

    Annual Christmas Party

    Example of Past Events:

    Proper use of a fire extinguisher

    Preparing wills and trusts

    Understanding dementia

    Keeping healthy

    Story Time

    Women’s history of Elgin

    Movie Time

    Painting class (no experience needed)

    Fun and games

    Various Outings

    Elgin Police – Beware of Spam

    Easy exercise

    Many guest speakers

    Del Webb singers

2018-19 Officers

President – Pat Tomlinson

First Vice President – Linda Becci

Second Vice President – Mary Lou Durante

Treasurer – Bob Becci

Secretary – Marge Thompson

Refreshment Chair – Bonnie O’Leary

History

St. Thomas More Fellowship Club was established in May of 1980 by members of the parish and encouraged by Fathers Linster and Harlan.  After visiting several senior clubs and with the help of Catholic Charities in Chicago the club was organized. Farther Harlan and St. Thomas More Women’s Club donated money to help get the club going.
The first meeting was held in Roberts Hall with 90 people in attendance (mostly lookers) but many became members.  Officers were elected, by-laws established and special committees were organized

By the end of the second month the group filled a bus to make a trip to Chicago to see the Wayne King show. They had lunch, danced, had fun, and share a lot of memories.

Programs or trips were planned for every month with each member paying their own way.  Fellowship is not a drain on the Parish which the group is very proud of.

History provided by Leola Christophersen, First Club President for the 25 year anniversary, May 2005