MEMBERSHIP MEETING PROGRAMS
Date: 2nd Saturday of each month*
Time: 10AM**
Location: Library, 3000 W. 170th Place Hazel Crest, IL. 60429**
Cost: FREE to anyone.
*There are no meetings in December or January.
**unless otherwise noted
Meeting Program
Sat., March 12: Meeting/Program: What Do I Do With My Family History Photos & Mementos? w/Peg Kapustiak
Sat., March 12: Meeting/program. Peg Kapustiak presents "What Do I Do With My Family History Photos & Mementos?" Sorting and deciding what to do with your family heirlooms, photographs, and family history research could be a daunting goal. The problem … Continued
Sat., April 9: Meeting/Program: “The Monee Creamery” presented by the Monee Historical Society
Sat., April 9: "The Monee Creamery" presented by the Monee Historical Society. In 2011, the Monee Creamery building was exactly two weeks away from the wrecking ball. An important piece of the history of Monee, as well as all of … Continued
Sat., May 14: Meeting/Program: SSGHS Birthday/Show & Tell
Sat., May 14: SSGHS Birthday/ Show & Tell Help SSGHS celebrate its 54th birthday by showing off your genealogy finds, photos, stories, and breakthroughs. SSGHS elected officers and directors will be inducted, and those present in person will enjoy a … Continued
Thursday, May 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. CDT: Library After Hours – Don’t Trust the Trees
Once a month from May through August, we're opening the library during the evening! Bring your laptop and research, or join the monthly discussion. Let's get to know each other, have your "how-to" questions answered, and help each other with … Continued
Sat., June 11: Meeting/Program: “Power Tools For Genetic Genealogy at My Heritage” w/Michelle Bray Wilson
Sat., June 11, 2022: Meeting/Program, "Power Tools For Genetic Genealogy at My Heritage" with Michelle Bray Wilson. Michelle Bray Wilson has been active in the genealogy community for more than a dozen years. She speaks throughout the Midwest, most frequently … Continued
Sat., July 9: Field Trip to Park Forest House Museum & Monee Creamery. SSGHS LIBRARY CLOSED
Sat., July 9: Field Trip. Members will travel to the Park Forest House and the Monee Creamery. Our first stop will be the Park Forest House Museum, located at 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, Illinois, and inside St. Mary’s Catholic … Continued
Sat., Aug. 13: “Pullman: The Man, the Company, the Historic Park” with Dr. Kenneth Schoon
Sat., Aug. 13: “Pullman: The Man, the Company, the Historic Park” with Dr. Kenneth Schoon, who discusses his book of the same name. Pullman is the name of a man, a company, a town (today a Chicago neighborhood), and a … Continued
Sat., Sept. 10: Program/Meeting: “Back to School: Making the Most of School Records” with Tina Beaird
Sat., Sept. 10: “Back to School: Making the Most of School Records” with Tina Beaird **UPDATE: Our SSGHS Library has no phone or internet service as of Sept. 9. This may interfere with our plans to use Zoom to view … Continued
Sat., Oct. 8 at 10am: Program, “Foods of our Forefathers: The Cultural Context of Traditional and Ethnic Foods” with Peg Kapustiak
Sat., Oct. 8: Peg Kapustiak presents "Foods of our Forefathers: The Cultural Context of Traditional and Ethnic Foods" - Interesting histories regarding traditional (or weird and wonderful) ethnic foods and beverages Your food memories, family recipes and cultural heritages are … Continued
Sat., Nov. 12 at 10 am: Program, “Genealogical Serendipity” with Marilea Zajec
Serendipity is defined as "finding something good without looking for it." SSGHS past president Marilea Zajec has experienced this several times. Come hear her speak on "Genealogical Serendipity: Strange Things That Have Happened to Me, and How This Has Affected … Continued
MEMBERSHIP MEETING PROGRAMS
Date: 2nd Saturday of each month*
Time: 10AM**
Location: Library, 3000 W. 170th Place Hazel Crest, IL. 60429**
Cost: FREE to anyone.
*There are no meetings in December or January.
**unless otherwise noted