News & Events
President's Message
Dear Ladies,
"Thank You" to Lina Fusco and her Back to the 80's Dance Committee, and to Kim Marchetti and her Radio Music Bingo Committee for their hard work which, along with your generosity, made these fundraisers hugely successful. As you know, the purpose of our Auxiliary is to raise funds that go to local charities and help families in need. Looking forward to 2026 and wishing you all a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.
Victoria Reesman,
Your President
MEMBERSHIP MEETING & CHRISTMAS PARTY
On December 9th, our Membership Meeting starts at 6:30 pm and will be immediately followed by the Designer Bag Raffle drawing and our festive Christmas Party.
CHRISTMAS LOUIS VUITTON & CHANEL RAFFLE FUNDRAISER
One lucky winner will choose from the Louis Vuitton "WOC" or Chanel "WOC" designer bags, or the $3,000.00 cash value. The winning raffle ticket will be drawn on December 9th, 2025. $20 raffle tickets, payable by cash, check, or Venmo, are still available but will not be sold after 7:00 p.m. on December 9. For tickets, contact PP Vanessa Ambrosecchia, at
516-551-5276 or email
vsellhomes@gmail.com. For more information, please contact Jean Hegmann VP at
516-316-3155 or by email at
Jcaph420@gmail.com. Share with your family, friends & neighbors.
LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY
Tuesday, December 9th, 7:00 p.m. Our Christmas Party includes a 3-course dinner, dessert, coffee, soda, and cash bar. Special Guest Appearance by Santa Claus - have you been naughty or nice? Dress in your elegant attire and dancing shoes as there will be a DJ and sing-alongs! Please bring a $20 new item, wrapped, for our Christmas Gift Exchange. RSVP by 12/01/25. Contact Vannessa Ambrosechhia, PP, at
516-551-5276 or email
vsellhomes@gmail.com to reserve your spot. No payments will be accepted at the door. You must be a member in good standing to attend which means that your 2025/2026 dues must be paid.
THE SOUPRANOS MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Join us for our first Evening of Mystery with a Live, Interactive Comedic Show & Dinner. $75 pp includes a 3-hour show & 3-course dinner. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Mobster & Mob Wives attire – best dressed prizes! Raffle baskets, 50/50 - For reservations, call Jean Hegmann, VP
516-316-3155 or Lisa James, PP
516-305-1110. This is a night not to be missed!
RAFFLE DONATIONS
Your raffle donations very much contributed to the success of our charitable fundraising. Donations that you can make to help with this year’s fundraising events will be sincerely appreciated. There will be a table set aside at each Membership Meeting where you can leave anything you can contribute. We are asking for donations of wine and scratch-offs for October.
MEMBERSHIP DUES 2025/2026
Please see Financial Secretary, Amy Bermudez, PP with your annual $20.00 membership dues for this calendar year before 12/01/2025 to be in good standing. Dues may be paid at membership meetings, by mail or by Venmo. If you have not paid your dues for 2024/2025 you are in jeopardy of being removed from membership (See By-Laws). Pay by Venmo@Lax3481 or by check payable to Ladies Auxiliary. If by mail, send your check to Ladies Auxiliary, Attn: Amy Bermudez PP FS, 2985 Kenneth Pl, Oceanside, NY 11572 and include your phone # and a self-addressed stamped envelope. If you need to update your contact information, email Amy Bermudez at
Amystilesbermudez@gmail.com or Dorothy Episcopia at
dmeliny4512@gmail.com or
516-695-6921. If you have any questions, please contact Amy at
516-384-9566. A list of members not in good standing will go out February 2026.
LIFETIME MEMBER 2025/2026
If you became 80 years of age by September 2, 2025, you can be a "Lifetime Member" and your dues are waived upon proof of your birthdate. Contact FS Amy Bermudez, PP
516-384-9566 or at
amystilesbermudez@gmail.com.
FRATERNAL ASSISTANCE
If there is a sister in need of Financial Assistance through our Fraternal Assistance Program, please call FS Amy Bermudez, PP at
516-384-9566. All requests for help are always kept confidential.
SUNSHINE, SICK & VIGIL
It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of our dear Sister in Christ, Joyce Kelly, who was an active, long-time member – generous and always willing to help with 50/50 and participated in all of our socials. Please also keep in your prayers: Joanne Fichera McCue, James Peresheli (3 year old student of Kim Marchetti), Marie Ingoglia(aunt of Victoria Reesman), John Moore (father-in-law of Victoria Ambrosecchia), the family of Joyce Kelly, and the family of Kathleen Jagodzinski, PP: “Dear Lord, Bless them and their families with unity, guidance, strength, and perseverance in faith, as well as support for those in need. In Jesus’ name.” If you know of a member who is sick, in need of prayers or has had a recent death in the family, please contact Lisa James, PP at
516-305-1110 or by email at
mistylee109@yahoo.com.
**SCAM ALERT**
Do not be tricked by scammers asking for Gift Cards, eBay Cards, or Money. No member of the Auxiliary would ever ask you to send Gift Cards or Money! For info, call Vanessa Ambrosecchia, PP, at
516-551-5276.
Auxiliary Calendar 2025
All meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month and will begin at 7pm.
December 9, 2025 - Membership Meeting 6:30 p.m. and Christmas Party.
January 6, 2026 - Membership Meeting and Sneaky Santa.
February 3, 2026 - Membership Meeting and Potluck Appetizers & Desserts.
February 28, 2026 - Murder Mystery Dinner.
March 3, 2026 - Membership Meeting and St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
April 7, 2026 - Membership Meeting and Pinwheel Making for Memorial Day Parade.
April 19, 2026 - Designer Bag Bingo at O’Connell Gardens.
May 5, 2026 - Membership Meeting 6:45 p.m. and Lady of the Year Celebration.
May (TBA), 2026 - Memorial Day Parade.
June 2, 2026 - Membership Meeting 6:45 p.m. and Installation of Officers.
Knights Corner
BINGO Wednesday Nights: Wednesdays, O'Connell Gardens. Doors open at 6 p.m.
THEOLOGY ON TAP: Monday, October 20th and Monday November 17th, 8 – 9:30 p.m.; and Tuesday,
December 2nd, 7:30 p.m. in the Lounge, preceding the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: Tuesday, December 2nd, 8 p.m. at O'Connell Gardens.
CHRISTMAS PARTY: Saturday, December 13th, 7:30 p.m. O'Connell Gardens. $60 per person - open bar, 3-choice dinner, ice cream bar, entertainment by DJ Benny. Call PGK Dan Ramos at
516-644-3009.
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION: 12/31, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. O'Connell Gardens, $90 per person. Full
course sit-down dinner, deluxe bar, DJ, and much more. Call Amy Bermudez at
516-384-9566 or
PGK Steve Bermudez at
516-581-6144.
Respectfully submitted,
Dorothy Episcopia,
Recording Secretary
