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Lungevity Walk for Lung CancerAs many of you may know, our fellow CAYUGA tribe members Mark and Mathew Carlinsky lost their wife and mother respectively to a battle with non-smokers lung cancer a few years ago. In an effort to do something about this epidemic and honor Lisa, Mark and Mathew joined the LUNGevity Foundation for their Walk & Rally to Stop Lung Cancer. I am asking that all members set aside the morning of Saturday, November 5, 2011. According to startling facts comprised by LUNGevity (www.lungevity.org), Lung Cancer kills almost twice as many women as breast cancer and more than twice as many men as prostate cancer; it impacts one in 14 Americans and is the number-one cancer killer; 65% of Americans diagnosed with it are non-smokers or never-smokers; and if it is caught before it spreads, the chances for survival improve to over 60%. Members of the Big Teepee Federation can do their part in this cause, by donating to the Lungevity foundation. Read more about Lisa's story at www.lungevity.org/carlinsky, you can join his team, register to walk, or make a donation. The Big Teepee Federation has set a goal of $1,000 in honor of Lisa Carlinsky. If it helps, the suggested minimum donation is $20. Thank you for your support.
The Late Night at the YMCAThis annual event is a pillar to the Big Teepee Federation. This year the Late Night will bring some fresh and fun activities. Swimming will be available but that's not it! We are inviting the talents of Michael Hall, a magician and comedian to entertain the whole group. Michael will also teach each child a special magic craft that they can take home! Open Swim, gym, and other activities will also be available throughout the YMCA. Thank you to the Fry YMCA for keeping the building open late for this special event! A late dinner or snack (if you already ate) will also be provided during the event. The cost of this invent includes the entertainment, activities, open pool, food, craft, and patches! Details Saturday, November 12 from 8:00-11:00 Fry Family YMCA 2120 W. 95th Street Program Code: 11SEP 2964 $20 per father/child and $7 per additional child
Caroling and CraftsJoin us December 10, 2011 as we meet at the Kroehler YMCA for an evening of hot chocolate, cookies, holiday crafts and caroling. Meet at the YMCA at 1:00 PM. Contact Russell at 630-585-2207 for more details. Songbooks will be provided! No charge, just remember to dress warm and don’t forget your vest! Y Guide and Princess Toy Drive Drop off 12/9/11Drop off at Wheatlands Township 31W236 91st Street, Naperville, IL 60564 Drop off times 4 PM to 7:30 PM This year, the Big Teepee Federation, in partnership with Indian Prairie School District 204 will provide gifts to families suffering financially. This is a great opportunity to teach what it means to "give back" to the children in your tribe. Gifts will be collected and distributed thoughout District 204 schools. The Big Teepee Federation is collecting both toys, as well as gift cards. The need for retail cards, food cards and even gas cards is large. Please keep gifts to a threshold cost of under $40 per child. Contact Russell at 630-585-2207 for more information on this great service opporunity. All gifts or gift cards must be delivered to the YMCA Sports Complex (formely the Field House Family YMCA) by December 10th, 2010 for distribution.
Thank you for your support, let's make a difference in the lives these children this holiday season! Contact Russell Clarke at rclarke@heritageymca.org with additional questions. For more information about District 204 Holiday Gift Program contact Jason Altenbern at jason_altenbern@ipsd.org Snow Moon Campout- Register before the end of the year!The Snow Moon Campout at YMCA Camp Tecumseh is a guaranteed great time! Camp Tecumseh, located in Brookston, Indiana has plenty to offer the Y Guides and Princesses Program. The program area includes basketball and tennis courts, an outdoor obstacle course, and hiking trails to the Wolves Den and the Ghost Cabin. New this year the evening entertainment will be a VARIETY SHOW, put on by each tribe. This activity is a great way to spend time together and will be a lot of fun for the kids to perform. The details are still being worked out, but a Variety Show submission form will be available on this website soon. Stay tuned for more information! The staffed program areas will be open on Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. These include the bullet and black hole sledding tubes, climbing walls, .22 rifle range, horse trail rides, archery, candle stick making and a nature center. The rifle range is $.75 per ticket (10 shots) and can be purchased at the Trading Post (camp store). The horse trail rides are $8.00 each and can be purchased at the Trading Post as well. All other activities are included in the cost. There is an early sign up for the Horse Trail rides on Friday so make sure to book your space by Saturday morning before breakfast at the Trading Post. The earliest you can arrive is Friday at 4:30 pm. The Trading Post will be open for checking people in until 9:00 pm, and be mindful that Brookston, Indiana is one hour ahead of Illinois. Cabin assignments for guests arriving after 9:00 pm will be posted on the Trading Post front door. Remember to check in after Saturday Breakfast. Meals included in the cost are breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and are served family style. Meals included in the one night option are lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Make sure to register before the end of the year so that you are guaranteed to receive a cabin assignment with your tribe! Pricing details are below and the registration form needed is located in this issue of Smoke Signals as well as at www.bigtp.org. These forms must be faxed in or dropped off at one of the Heritage YMCA Group branches, online registration is not available for this event. See you there!! Contact Russell at 630-585-2207 or rclarke@heritageymca.org with any questions. Complete and return the registration form included in this issue of the Smoke Signal. You can fax the form to 630-585-5560 or drop it off at any Heritage YMCA Branch.
Daddy Daughter DanceThis Y Princess Event is a staple in the calendar. Over 300 are in attendance at this formal dance and it is always a great time. As always, Bill Okel from Sunshine DJ productions will MC the event. Dancing, Appetizers, entertainment, and prizes make this event one you don't want to miss! The event will take place February 4th, 2011 at Celebration Community Life Center at 919 S. Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540. It will begin at 7:00 PM and go until 9:00 PM. A photographer will be present to take portraits of dads and their princesses.
Canoe on Weels (Pinewood Derby)February 25, 2012 1-3 PM Celebration! Community Life Center Raingutter RegattaMarch 10, 2012 6-8 PM Kroehler Family YMCA
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