Get to Know Us

Are you new to ALDA Chicago or just curious about our organization? Attending a social event is a great way to meet people and learn what we're about. Visit our Events page for more information. Questions? Send an e-mail to ALDAChicago@gmail.com.

Our Fun Times Are Back!

Stay tuned for new socials as info becomes available.

On October 19th, join ALDA Chicago Board Members and Committee Chairs in welcoming our new members at a Meet & Greet Social.  A complimentary dessert table and light beverages will be provided.  To register or learn more, click here.

On November 2nd, the latest craze is back by popular demand!  The infamous Chunky Knit Throw Blanket Class taught by ALDAn Sue Collins.  Sue will guide you step-by-step through the process of hand-knitting a warm, soft, chunky blanket for yourself or as a gift for others.  No knitting needles, crochet hooks or previous knitting experience necessary.  To register or learn more, click here.

Is it cookie time? Yes, it is!  The Cookie Exchange will be on November 23. To register and/or learn how many cookies to bring and what else, click here.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.  Our Holiday Party is on December 7th.  If you like, you can be part of the $10 White Elephant.  To learn about the menu options and cost and to register, click here.

For Our Members

We are always looking for items for our quarterly newsletter. If you have material to contribute, contact Marsha Swetin at missmarsh46@gmail.com.

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Photo Gallery of Past Events

The Lunch & Scam Awareness event was a huge hit.  We had a really nice turnout with the majority of folks attending from other deaf clubs that we invited.  Speakers Glenda Love from AgeGuide covered Adult Protection Services.  Samaria "Sam" Epps from AgeGuide covered AgeGuide Services.  Norman "Skip" Gonsoulin Jr from the Illinois Attorney General's office covered current scams & how to identify them.  The audience was engaged and asked a lot of questions, and received a lot of good information on solving different issues.

Our Movie & Mingle & Dinner didn't turn out as planned.  Wrong movie.  Didn't realize there were two CODA movies (the one they had at the library was about a piano player.)  Obviously, a miscommunication.  Those things happen.  The mingle part turned out very nice.  We went to an early dinner and had a nice meal and time together.

The Annual ALDA Chicago BBQ hosted by Marsha Sweten was a really nice time.  A huge thank you to Marsha for hosting and providing cute fall owl favors.  The Grill Masters Joe and Andy did a great job!  Thanks to Marsha's patio canopy everyone was nice and dry during the brief rain.  Another successful BBQ.

Everyone had a nice time at Cleo's Pool Party.  We had a nice turn out.  Food was good. Everyone brought something to share, and Cleo and her family did a great job in hosting the party.  It was very well planned out and put together.

The Social Meetup was really nice.  Starting at the right: Shannon Chavez, Marsha Swetin, Daisy Agres, Linda Belice, Dolores Sarocco, Mackenzie Govan, Brandy Govan, Marsha Kopp, Sue Collins, Iris Sherman, Sarai Rosbe and Donna Punzio.  We really enjoyed good food and fun conversations.  Very funny stories were shared from new and old members.

The 36th ALDA Chicago Birthday Party was a big success.  We had a great turnout, and it was so nice to see so many of us together.  The quality and number of raffle items was the biggest we have ever had. The food was really good, too.

Game Day was so much fun.  A lot of laughter.  We enjoyed playing Telestrations and Win Lose and Draw and finished with Charades.  The picture is Joe hiding his drawing so we can't cheat. LOL

The Chunky Knit Throw Blanket Class was a success.  The gals had fun and love their soft blankets.  There was very little chit chatting because they were so focus on making their loops of yarn.  It was decided that Sue Collins will teach another class in November so gals can make blankets for Holiday gifts.