Seminar at Water’s Edge Golf Course

Do you grip resentment that drives up your golf scores and stress levels? Has anger caused rough patches in your relationships? Are nagging irritations messing up your swing? Learn practical tips on forgiving past hurts through the wisdom drawn from the game of golf. Join us for an evening of stories about forgiveness, told with humorous insights from four pros (scroll down for speaker information) about hooks, mulligans, sand traps, and barely missing that hole-in-one.

So often, we hear about the virtues of forgiveness but receive little advice on how to actually do it. In this seminar, you will learn a practical guide on forgiving others (and yourself) which utilizes the acronym, “ADDRESS THE BALL.” Additionally, you will recognize common signs that you need to forgive and receive practical suggestions for truly letting go of resentment. Finally, you will understand that forgiveness, like golf, requires practice, persistence, patience, proper form and pro advice to succeed.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026    

6:00-9:00 p.m.

(note that starting time changed from 6:30 p.m.)

7205 W 115th Street, Worth, IL 60482

Admission: $10

(includes appetizers, tote bag created by MadreForte, golf club pen, folder of handouts and a few promotional items from local businesses)

Cash Bar

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!

Click to Register.

For Details, Contact

Jessica Loftus at (708) 340-7685

Kurt Uniek, PGA Golf Professional,

Golf Pro

Kurt Uniek, is a double certified, PGA Professional. Kurt is a highly qualified golf instructor with roots as a local south Chicago Suburbanite. He attended Oak Forest High School, Moraine Valley Community College, and subsequently earned his degree in Psychology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Kurt’s leading passion is coaching golf, accumulating over 25 years of experience.

Focusing on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a fun and relaxed environment, Kurt’s goal is to have each student understand the HOW and WHY they are making corrections, so they can use this knowledge to improve their game on the course. Kurt offers individual, private, semi-private, and group lessons for men, women, and juniors. From beginners to advanced and everything in between there is instruction for everyone at George Dunne National Golf Course.

Fr. David Simonetti, D.Min.

Spiritual Pro

My name is Rev. David J. Simonetti, ordained for the Archdiocese of Chicago in May 2005. I have earned a Doctorate in Ministry degree from the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. My thesis inspired by my THREE beautiful dogs titled, PET & PRAY: The Transforming Power of Grace and Communion Through God’s Beloved Creatures. Bella the Ballerina (tri-colored black collie); Francis the Bear (brown bear-like Newfoundland), and Frankie “Blue,” – aka… Frankie Shakes, aka… Frankie “Squeaks” – a black and white Old English Sheepdog.  I earned a Master of Divinity as well as an S.T.B. degree from the University of St. Mary of the Lake coinciding with ordination, and since completed a three-year Certification for Spiritual Directors: Ignatian Method program from the Institute for Priestly Formation at Creighton University.

Robb Ross, M.B.A.

Business Pro

Robb Ross has been helping people get the health and life insurance they need to protect what’s important to them. Offering personalized consultations, he spends time with each client providing the plans best suited to their needs and circumstances.

A licensed and certified Insurance Broker in IL, IN, and MO, Robb earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Marketing Management from The University of Illinois, and his Masters in Business Administration/Marketing Management from the DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.

Robb would be happy to help you explore the benefits of these products:

Medicare Medigap Supplement

Medicare Advantage

Dental/Vision/Hearing

Individual & Group Health

Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, and Life

International Travel

Visit robbross.com to learn more.

Jessica Loftus, Ph.D.

Psychology Pro

After earning her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Loyola University Chicago, Jessica provided counseling in a variety of settings including university counseling centers, hospitals, and community mental health centers. In 2000, she established her current private practice which is now located in Palos Heights, Illinois. Check out her website which features her blog, “Pet Ways to Ease Stress.” and her upcoming workshops. Truly a duffer, Jessica’s greatest golf achievement was scoring par on a hole in 1985.

Jessica’s published story about forgiving her father was aired on the Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast (audio link below) this past Father’s Day. Her story is one of 101 stories published in the book, Chicken Soup for the Soul – Let it Go.

This episode can also be accessed on the Chicken Soup website. Scroll down to “Getting to Know Dad and Find Forgiveness.”

Don’t Fury. Tee Happy!