St. Kilian Outreach Charity Golf Outing

May 28, 2026

St. Kilian Outreach Charity Golf Outing

“Tee Off Against Hunger”

At the Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) May 7th meeting, club President Lynda Leone presented William “Bill” Trudden with a $100 donation to benefit local families in need. “Bill” Trudden, of McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, was honored at the first-ever St. Kilian Outreach Charity Golf Outing, “Tee Off Against Hunger,” held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Timber Point Country Club. All proceeds went to benefit St. Kilian’s Parish Social Ministry Outreach families in need. SKO serves over 500 individuals monthly in the Farmingdale community. Bill is a long-time community leader having served on the Farmingdale Village Planning Board, as Past President of the Farmingdale Rotary Club and currently as a member of both the Chamber of Commerce and the Knights of Columbus. Bill Trudden is a devoted husband, father and son who has supported numerous local initiatives. As a 4th generation funeral director and co-owner of McCourt & Trudden, he has provided compassionate service to families in Farmingdale for nearly 100 years. With grace and humility, Bill continues this legacy, working with families through their most difficult times and offering peace, dignity and care when it’s needed most.

Also at the May meeting, Farmingdale Superintendent of Schools Paul Defendini presented an update on the state of the Farmingdale School District, including updates to school security, curriculum, and food service. District-wide they have 47 security personnel and to enter a school you need an appointment. Students planning to attend college are offered a large variety of AP classes, while those not planning to attend college are offered courses in a variety of trades, including plumbing, cosmetology, medical, auto and theatre. And in the food service area, the emphasis is on “FRESH.” Students can find a variety of fresh selections, including fruits, smoothies and bars.

At the GFWC NYS Convention held in April in Albany, the following students, who received 1st Place at the March Cultural Arts Competition, are now able to submit their entries to the GFWC-NYS Competition for all 1st Pl winners in NYS. Three district students have again won 1st Place. They are: Melendez Mariscal, Journey, Short Story; Kayla Petersen, The Symphony of Friendship, Short Story; Valentina Roura, The Cenotaph of Stasis, Poetry. As NYS 1st Pl winners, their entries will now be submitted to the GFWC International competition in June/July for judging.

At the same convention, the WCF and several members were the recipients of various project awards: 1st Pl: Community Impact, Shut the Door on Hunger; 1st Pl, Education & Library, SKO School Supplies, Triple P & Case Programs for All Abilities; 2nd Pl: President’s Scrapbook; 2nd Pl, Junior’s Special Project, Advocates for Children, Madonna Heights Homeless Shelter; 3rd Pl: Membership, Recruiting Booth; 3rd Pl Fundraising, Music Bingo, et al; 3rd Pl, Health & Wellness Welfare, Madonna Heights Homelessness & Abuse Center, Epic House for Epilepsy; and a Certificate of Appreciation, Collection of Stamps for Veterans. Several members won the following: 1st Pl, Joanne Restivo, Large Quilt; 2nd Pl, Cathy Purcell, Photography, World Reflections & 2nd Pl, Natural Wonders. The GFWC-NYS also recognized the following WCF members with certificates for their many years of volunteer service in the club: Barbara Hoerner, Eva Pierson, Fran Rotondo and Elaine Ryan.

On May 16, the Farmingdale Beautification Committee met at Village Hall….51 pots

were planted with a center spike that was surrounded by petunias. From the WCF were Aggie Vitale, Margaret Barrett, Linda Kreussling, Angie Dunlop, Cheryl Parisi and Mary Carpenter, Junior League President, plus several community members for a total of 12 people. Refreshments were served.

Members of The Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) met on 4/29/26 at Madonna Heights Homeless Shelter to drop off approximately 21 gift bags filled with Mother’s Day toiletries and personal care items. The club visits Madonna Heights twice annually to donate children’s gift bags at Christmas and personal care items at Mother’s Day for mothers and children in residence.

The May 7th meeting saw members enjoy an assortment of delicious baked goods, coffee and tea hosted by the May Lunch Committee Chair President Lynda Leone and her committee: Cheryl Parisi, Edie Allen, Marie Asencio, Barbara Hoerner, Judy Vilas, Ingrid Hernandez, Agatha Vitale, and Cathy Sewell. The club also welcomed new member Vivian Leykamm and looks forward to working with her on the club’s many projects. New members help us continue our passion and make our work possible.

The busy month of May events continued with the WCF Welfare Committee, chaired by Rosemary Emigholz, meeting at the Farmingdale Adult Day Care Center for a Memorial Day sing-a-long as voices were raised once again by members of St. Kilian’s choir, WCF club members, and community members accompanied by Rita Padden on keyboard and her husband, Tom, on guitar.

WCF book club, chaired by Elaine Ryan, recently read The Wedding People by Alison Espach. In addition to a monthly book club committee, women’s club members also participate in a weekly mahjongg game, chaired by Nancy Carman, and a weekly “walk & talk” fitness routine, (weather permitting), chaired by Ann Lomonte.

The Women’s Club of Farmingdale, a local 501-C-3 non-profit organization, is always interested in welcoming new members. For more information, please email: lyndaleone@gmail.com or jude523@aol.com. #IAMGFWC

submitted by Maria Ortolani, WCF Publicity Chair