All Black and Gold Club members will receive complimentary admission.  Everyone is welcome!  Tickets may be purchased for $20/adults, $10/children, and $50/family ticket (immediate family only please).

To R.S.V.P. or to purchase tickets, please fill out the form below and return to the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh.  We appreciate your support!

Black and Gold Bash

2010 Black and Gold Club Membership Application

Emmaus resident Bill Lopata has drawn four lucky winners for July’s 2009 Black and Gold Club prizes.  And the winners are . . .

 1.     Pirates Luxury Box Tickets: Charles Whitford

2.     Pirates Luxury Box Tickets: Jack Jacobsen

3.     Duquesne Basketball Tickets: John Rosso

4.     Noll-Signed Helmet and Ball Mini-Set: Kyle Pollock

Bill grew up in the South Side and is now a resident at Bethany House in Brookline, along with his roommates Frank and Camille.  Bill is one of five Lopata brothers and makes a fantastic uncle!  He is proud of his Polish heritage and has taught many of us how to polka in his years with Emmaus.  Bill grew up serving Mass at St. Peter’s in the South Side and continues to do so at Our Lady of Loreto in Brookline.  He loves to grace us with his dramatic side at the annual talent show—and he does quite an impression of the The King!  Bill is without a doubt Pittsburgh’s #1 sports fan!  On game days, there’s no mistaking Bill’s loyalty.  You’ll find him perched in front of the TV, cheering on his team, and he never forgets to put out his giant inflatable Steeler in the front yard.  Emmaus wouldn’t be the same without Bill’s lively spirit!  Thank you, Bill, for sharing all your gifts with us!

Our next drawing will take place on August 3rd, 2009.

1. 2 tickets to the Steelers vs. Packers game on December 20th:
Bernard Deverson

2. 2 Pirates luxury box tickets:
Joseph Sadowski

3. 2 Pitt vs. Notre Dame Football tickets:
Renee McCrea

4. $100 Cash Prize:
Rocco Violi

Thank you to everyone for supporting our club!  The residents of Emmaus appreciate your commitment to improving the lives of persons with intellectual disabilities!

Residents of the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh

 We’ve had a great season of Black and Gold Club drawings and are pleased to announce all of our great winners and prizes.  Best of luck to all in our June drawing, to be held on June 1st, 2009!

March:

2 Luxury Box Tickets to the Pirates Game on August 6th (winner: Donald Ruff)
2 Penguins game tickets (winner: Tim Noca)
2 Duquesne Football tickets (winner: Rosemary Kosiorek)
Terrible Towel Banner Autographed by Chuck Noll (winner: Scot Teachout)

April:

2 Luxury Box Tickets to the Pirates Game on August 6th (winner: Sister Catherine Meinert)
2 Pitt Panthers Club football tickets (winner: Mollieann Gray)
2 Pirates game tickets (winner: Kevin Abraham)
$100 Cash Prize (winner: Eleanor McKenzie)

May:

2 Luxury Box Tickets to the Pirates Game on August 6th (winner: Jim Hoffman)
2 Luxury Box Tickets to the Pirates Game on August 6th (winner: Michael & Michele Santicola)
2 Duquesne Basketball Tickets (winner: Kerry Jacobsen)
Mini-bat autographed by Pirate Jack Wilson (winner: Michael Oberschelp)

Stay tuned for the announcement of our June 2009 Black and Gold Club prizes!  Thank you for your support! 

Emmaus resident Debbie Crighton has drawn four lucky winners for February’s 2009 Black and Gold Club prizes.  And the winners are . . .

1.      Kathleen Gaudio: Two Pittsburgh Penguins tickets!

2.      Kevin Abraham: Two Pirates luxury box tickets!

3.      Kerry Jacobsen: Two Pitt basketball tickets!

4.      Renee McCrea: $100 cash prize!

At Emmaus, our mission demands that we do more than provide individuals with intellectual disabilities with a permanent place to live.  We provide true Homes.  Emmaus works to create a Community where all members—with and without disabilities—are able to grow and become whole.  That means sharing our lives, celebrating our successes, supporting one another through losses, praying, working hard, and breaking bread together.  Emmaus Resident Debbie Crighton has been part of our Community since the beginning.  Here’s a little more information about Debbie:

Jackie and Debbie at Seven Springs

Founders Lorraine and Ken Wagner began the Emmaus Community in 1989, and Debbie Crighton joined us as the first Emmaus resident and lived with Ken and Lorraine at our Southside home, Emmaus House, in 1994.  Debbie enjoys spending time with her roommates, Carla and Diane.  A long time employee of Goodwill Industries, Debbie is known for being a hard worker, but also for her mischievous sense of humor and her frequent bursts of laughter.  In her free time, Debbie enjoys crafts—especially hook rugs and jewelry-making—and participating in Special Olympic basketball and swimming.  Be a friend to Debbie, and she’ll be the first to let you know—“You’re Number One!”

Thank you for participating in the 2009 Emmaus Black and Gold Club!  Our next drawing will be held on March 2nd, 2009.  March prizes will be announced in the coming weeks!

Sincerely,

The Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh

P.S.  Please spread the word!  It’s not too late to join the 2009 Emmaus Black and Gold Club!  More info can be found at www.blackandgoldclub.wordpress.com.

The 2009 Emmaus Black and Gold Club has its first winners!

 The winner of the $200 Early Bird Special Drawing is Rosemary Kosiorek!

The winner was drawn by Emmaus resident Patty Taylor. 

Emmaus Resident Patty Taylor

 
Now enjoying her full-time retirement at Elderberry Junction, Patty is our oldest resident and one of our liveliest!  Always eager to entertain her guests, Patty loves to share a good story, show off her beautiful South Side home, and shower her friends with a song.  She is known for her bright smile and her helping hands.  Patty is a proud great-aunt!  In 2008, Patty was honored with the Celebration of Success Award for her lifetime of achievement and inspiration.

The winners of the January Black and Gold Club drawing are:

1. Club Level Steelers tickets: James Hoffman
2. Penguins tickets: Emmaus resident Frank Crosby
3. Pitt Panther basketball tickets: Ray Rykaceski
4. Football Signed by Chuck Noll: Selma Duncan

The winners were drawn by Emmaus resident Carla Broerman.

Remember, members who pay their dues in full by December 23rd will be eligible for a special $200 Early Bird Special Drawing!

Many of our residents will spend 2009 cheering on the teams they loved and celebrating with their friends at the beautiful homes provided by Emmaus.  However, many other people with intellectual disabilities remain in need.  By joining the 2009 Black and Gold Club, you will be supporting our mission of providing permanent homes to individuals with intellectual disabilities and promoting the public awareness of their needs.

Emmaus cannot grow without your help.  Pay your $120 dues in full before December 23rd and you will be entered into the $200 Early Bird Special Drawing.  All members will receive a complimentary ticket to our 2009 Emmaus Black and Gold Club Party, to be held in October of 2009.  The party will feature cash prizes and raffles, plus great food and fun.  We hope you’re as excited about the new club as we are!  Please fill out a Membership Application form and return it to Emmaus to become a member of the 2009 Emmaus Black and Gold Club.