Rainbowlers

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! ☘️💚

Dear Rainbowlers,
I would like us to send our love and prayers to a member of our Rainbowlers family.
Former league member, Sandra Dekoj, recently lost her father.
Wishing love and peace to her and her loved ones at this time.

December Standings

It was a Wicked November bowlng night!

November standings

Hi Rainbowlers,

November 22nd bowling is ‘Wicked’ night. The theme is ‘Wicked’ or anything to do with the ‘Land of Oz’. Wear your Pink or Green. And bring your wickedly good appetizers and desserts.

And we are doing something ‘For Good’. We are collecting non-perishable food and personal care products to be donated to low income people living with HIV/AIDS. I just found out that Heartland Alliance Health (the group that promoted Harvest for Hope every November) has closed its food pantries early this year. It looks like this includes Vital Bridges which specifically helped the LGBTQ community. As of now, Groceryland has survived the closure of Heartland, so after I approve this with the board, we will donate to them. Groceryland was started by Lori Cannon, who recently passed away. If you don’t know who she is, please read the article I linked below. She was helping people living with HIV/AIDS since 1988. An absolute hero in the Chicago LGBTQ community.
https://windycitytimes.com/2025/08/04/lori-cannon-lgbtq-community-icon-who-supported-thousands-with-hiv-dies-at-74/

Here is a list of items that we can donate:

Non-perishable food
• Canned goods: Soup, vegetables, fruit (in water or juice), meat, and fish like tuna
• Proteins: Beans (canned or dried), peanut butter, and nuts
• Grains: Pasta, rice, cereal, oatmeal, and macaroni and cheese
• Fruits and vegetables: Canned tomatoes, applesauce, and shelf-stable fruit or vegetable cups
• Shelf-stable milk and juice: Dairy or plant-based milk that doesn't require refrigeration, and 100% fruit juice
• Snacks: Crackers, granola bars, and dried fruit
Cooking and baking
• Spices and seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and other herbs and spices
• Baking supplies: Flour, sugar, and baking soda
• Cooking oil: Canola, vegetable, or olive oil
• Other: Pasta sauce, broth, and honey

Personal and household
• Personal hygiene: Soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and feminine hygiene products
• Household items: Diapers, toilet paper, and other paper goods

See you this Saturday!

Thank you,
Ken Bronst - President
Lori Vernor - Vice President
Larry Olson - Secretary
Don Stelzer – Treasurer
Darrell Muehler - Social Director

Lori Cannon, LGBTQ+ community icon who supported thousands living with HIV, dies at 74 - Windy City Times Lori Cannon, a longtime HIV/AIDS activist and driving force behind Chicago’s response to the AIDS crisis, has died at 74. Cannon died at home Sunday evening. More information, including a full obituary, will come soon. Cannon was known for her decades of service to Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community and...

October 2025 Standings

October 25th bowling is First Responder Halloween. Bring a treat that helps you survive when you require a snack.

As you may know, FEMA, which was established by Jimmy Carter in 1978, has been disassembled by the current administration. With the dismantling of FEMA, more pressure has been placed on the Red Cross to aid first responders, victims & communities during their time of need.

This Saturday we will be collecting cash, checks & Zelle donations for the Red Cross

For every donation, minimum $3.00, you're welcome to a pair of Red Cross shoe strings or a clip. (see comments)

See Darrell to donate when you arrive before the shoe strings are gone.

Also, 50% of the 50/50 pot will be donated to the Red Cross if it is not won with a natural strike.

FYI, You may be required to have made a donation to get one of Bruce's double chocolate, chocolate chip cookies. They're worth a BIG donation!

1st night of bowling for 2025-2026

1st week Standings