The Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches had a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day weekend, filled with excitement and community spirit. The festivities kicked off with the St. Patrick’s Gala on Friday, March 14, followed by the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 16.
This year, we proudly honored grand marshal Mark Danowski and Irish Princess Caitlin Hyers, who led the parade with great pride and enthusiasm.
Our talented pipe bands showcased their skills, with Roisin Dubh Pipe Band AOH Division 7 taking first place and a strong second place Suffolk County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums Band. The parade also featured a variety of creative and vibrant floats reflecting the theme of “Famous Irish Americans.”
Float Winners:
Congratulations to all the pipe band and float winners! The chamber extends heartfelt thanks to all the participants, volunteers, and the entire community for making these events such a success.
Be sure to check out our website and Facebook page for photos capturing the excitement and memorable moments from both events. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches Member of the Year
The Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches is proud to announce Amy Mahnken as the Member of the Year!
Mahnken’s dedication and service to the chamber are truly immeasurable, and her commitment to the community is deeply appreciated by all. She will be honored at the Brookhaven Coalition of Chambers event on April 16 at The Meadow Club.
If you would like to join us in celebrating Amy’s well-deserved recognition, please email us for more information.
Amy Mahnken – Dedicated LPN and Community Liaison
Amy Mahnken is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with nearly 30 years of nursing experience and has served as the Community Liaison at Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing for almost 12 years. In this role, Mahnken plays a key part in promoting the facility to the local community through a variety of unique and engaging initiatives. She organizes and hosts events such as bingo nights, luncheons, and informative presentations featuring health care professionals and specialists. Mahnken also facilitates community support groups for individuals with COPD, Parkinson’s disease, and is developing a new group for caregivers and their loved ones.
Mahnken is highly involved in local street fairs, networking events, and community initiatives aimed at supporting the aging population. She is passionate about raising awareness and support for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease and actively participates in sponsorship opportunities to further these causes.
Mahnken holds certification in rocksteady boxing, a specialized program designed to help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease and serves as a co-coach for “A Matter of Balance,” a fall prevention class. She also teaches “Otago,” another fall prevention program.
In addition to her work at Oasis, Mahnken has been a dedicated member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches for many years and currently serves on the Board of Directors as recording secretary, a position she has held for the past four years. She generously volunteers her time to assist with various chamber events and continues to make a positive impact on both the health care and local business communities.
Their next meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be on April 8 at the Moriches Field Brewery at 6 p.m., catered by Buckley’s! Residents as well as business owners are welcome!
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