Arthritis Foundation Calendar of Events Summer 2009 Special Events Advocacy Events
Naperville Arthritis Walk Saturday, May 30 at 10am Grand Pavilion at Riverwalk, Naperville Steve Cochran Celebrity Golf Event Monday, June 29 Wynstone Golf Club, North Barrington 20th Annual Black Tie Gala Saturday, October 3 Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Classic Car Show Sunday, July 26 Burr Ridge, Illinois Kane County Cougars Bring the family out for a baseball game! The Kane County Cougars are hosting a fundraising night for the Arthritis Foundation Sunday, August 9, 2009. The Cougars are Class A Team affiliated with Oakland A’s. Elfstrom Stadium is located in the Kane County Events Center, just south of the intersection of Roosevelt Rd. (Rt. 38) and Kirk Rd. on the East side of Geneva. Gates open at noon. Game begins at 2pm. $15 per ticket includes one reserved seat and 5 raffle tickets to be entered into a drawing. For more information about our night there, go to GreaterChicago.Arthritis.org.
Join us for an upcoming Exercise, Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Forum Learn more about managing your arthritis pain at this informational program. Hear from a rheumatologist, physical therapist and exercise instructor on topics such as physical activity, joint protection and proper footwear. An introduction by the local legislator and an exercise demonstration are also part of the program. For more information, please call (312) 372-2080. Exercise, Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Forum with Representative Kosel Monday, June 8, 2009 10:00am – noon Frankfort Township Building in Frankfort, IL Exercise, Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Forum with Representative Walker Monday, June 15, 2009 10:00a.m. – noon Alexian Village in Elk Grove Village, IL Exercise, Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Forum with Representative Farnham Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Friendship Village-Bridgewater Place Building in Schaumburg, IL Exercise and Arthritis Workshop with Representatives Cross and Hatcher Tuesday, August 18, 2009 1:00- 3:00 pm Civic Center-Oswegoland Park District in Montgomery, IL
Exercise, Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Forum with Representative Coladipietro Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:00a.m. – noon Windsor Park Manor, Carol Stream, IL
Lifestyle Programs
Mixing It Up: Cooking with Arthritis Can the food you eat affect your arthritis? Your diet may influence symptoms of certain types of arthritis and related conditions. June 25th 7:00-8:30pm Whole Foods Market Palatine Get Into the Swing of Things: Golf and Arthritis Work one-on-one with a golf pro and an occupational therapist to improve your golf game. June 27th 9:30am-11:30am The Oaks at Oak Brook
Public Educations Seminars
BONE HEALTH AND THE LATEST KNEE TREATMENTS Thursday, June 11 10:00 – 11:30 am Abbott Park Senior Center 49 E. 95th Street ARE YOU TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH? A TEAM APPROACH Saturday, June 13 9:00- 11:30 am Village of Morton Grove Senior Center Morton Grove CARTILAGE REGENERATION: ALTERNATIVES TO JOINT REPLACEMENT Tuesday, June 16 6:30-7:30 pm Wilmette Public Library Wilmette I HAVEN’T GOT TIME FOR THE PAIN! Wednesday, June 3 9:00-11:30 am Seigle Auditorium, Business Conference Center Elgin ARE YOU IN CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH OR IS YOUR DISEASE? Tuesday, June 9 9:00 -11:30 am Orland Township Activity Center Orland Park
Juvenile Arthritis Kids’ Programs
AJAO Conference July 9-12, 2009 Hilton Americas, Houston, Texas Camp J.A.M. (Juvenile Arthritis & Me) July 16-19, 2009 Lake Geneva, WI For more information on kids programs go to www.chicagoafkids.org Nationwide Pen-Pal Program Children will be paired up with another girl or boy with arthritis to share their stories through writing letters to each other.
Registration Information
For more information or to register for programs and events go to www.arthritis.org keyword: Chicago or call (800) 735-0096.