Great drink, food, music and friends. What more could we ask for? It was a great time in Green Bay, WI on October 21, 2010 at the Tundra Lodge. To see more of the fun had at our sixth annual wine tasting event visit the Arthritis Foundation Northeast Wisconsin page on facebook. If you have photos from the event please share.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arthritis-Foundation-Northeast-Wisconsin/114451255267298
Looking for a fun way to make a difference? Raise a glass and join us at the 6th Annual That’s the Spirit Wine & Beer Tasting to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. The event will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2008 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Tundra Lodge Resort & Conference Center in Green Bay.
The Spirit is the kindness and generosity of participants for the past five years who have demonstrated the true meaning of community – a community the Arthritis Foundation proudly serves. Join us to celebrate the Spirit in the Stadium District of Green Bay where you’ll enjoy entertainment, raffles, games and fantastic live and silent auction items.
Join our host, WBAY TV 2 Meteorologist, George Graphos and News Anchorman, Bill Jartz, as auctioneer for a wonderful evening of wine, food, silent and live auctions. Warm your spirit with the conversation of friends and the live music of John Bowen.
The proceeds of the event will go to support the programs, services and important research that the Arthritis Foundation does for the 1.1 million Wisconsin residents who suffer from the painful effects of arthritis. Tickets are $35 before October 21 and $40 at the door.
Registration or more information can be obtained by calling the Arthritis Foundation at (920) 330-0592 or visit www.thatsthespirit.kintera.org
February
1-21 – The Southwestern District’s Annual WOLX Online Radio Auction. Go online to bid on the great items at www.wolx.com.
11 – The Northeastern District’s Annual Valentine Radio Auction. Go online to bid on a variety of items at www.star98.net
Guests sampling wine at The Pfister Hotel.
19 – The 13th Annual International Wine Tasting will be held at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee from 7-10 p.m. with the special Connoisseur’s Room beginning at 6:30 p.m. Must be 21 to attend. Special rates for groups of 10 – save $100! Register here.
March
1-3 – Annual Advocacy and Kids’ Summit in Washington D.C. Let your representatives know the importance of arthritis legislation to increase research and public health funding. Additional information can be found at www.arthritis.org.
FestivAle participants enjoying a glass of beer.
13 – FestivAle Craft Brew Tasting, 1-4 p.m., held at the East Side Club in Madison. Event sells out fast! Early bird tickets are $20. Designated Driver tickets are available. Must be 21 to attend. Visit the Web site to register.
27 – The 24th Annual Caregivers Spiritual Retreat “A Time to Laugh: Reasons to Laugh Through the Seasons of Caregiving” will be held at Clement Manor – Center for Enrichment from 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations required. Call Keri at 414-546-7995.
May – Let’s Talk Arthritis – National Arthritis Month
A variety of activities will be happening during May including public seminars and Arthritis Walks. For a full listing please watch for the Spring Newsletter or visit the chapter Web site here.
Have nothing to do this weekend? I have a hard time believing that! The Arthritis Foundation has LOTS to do this weekend and YOU can join the fun!
For the wine enthusiasts we’ve got an International Wine Tasting in Madison on Saturday, November 7 from 4-7 p.m. at The Madison Club. Here’s a few things you can look forward to:
The proceeds of the event will go to support programs, services and important arthritis research. International Wine Tasting tickets are $60, and tickets for the International Wine Tasting, including the Connoisseur’s Room tickets are $110.
More information can be obtained by calling the Arthritis Foundation at (608) 221-9800 or visit http://madisonwine.kintera.org until noon on Wednesday, November 4 to reserve your place. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the day of the event.
For the runner’s and walker’s, we’ve got TWO Jingle Bell Run/Walk events happening this weekend. Jingle Bell Run/Walk – Fox Cities is happening at Player’s Choice in Appleton on Saturday, November 7 starting at 9 a.m. and Jingle Bell Run/Walk – Milwaukee is happening at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Sunday, November 8 starting at 8:30 a.m.
If you haven’t gotten to register for the Jingle Bell Run/Walks, you can still register on the day of the event before the race. Please remember to bring your race numbers and jingle bells if you picked up your race packets early.
There is a lot of fun to be had at both events! We’ve got great routes, fun runs, chip timing in Milwaukee, and the gathering of friends and relatives all for a good cause!
Whether you sip, walk or run this weekend, you can be sure that everything you do is helping to raise awareness and funds to support the 1.1 million men, women and children in Wisconsin who are affected by this horrible disease. Help us kick off the holiday season with a toast or a job and bring hope to millions!
Here’s a short list of things to do from now until December!
For those of you in the Racine and Wauwatosa/Milwaukee area, there are FREE joint screenings going on this weekend: http://facesofarthritis.kintera.org. More locations can also be found on the Web site for later in October!
For those of you attending the Mystery Ball in downtown Milwaukee, we’ll see you Saturday! Be sure and let us know if you’re going to be using valet parking. It is $10 per car. E-mail mgreguoli@arthritis.org for more information.
There is still space for the Wine and Chocolate Tasting in Green Bay at the Tundra Lodge & Resort on October 8. Call 920-330-0592 to register or visit http://www.kintera.org/htmlcontent.asp?cid=92296.
Are you in the Madison area? Check out: http://www.kintera.org/htmlcontent.asp?cid=92832 for the International Wine Tasting at the Madison Club on November 7.
Have RA in the Milwaukee area? Register for the Let’s Talk RA Community Education Forum on October 14 by calling 800-242-9945 or visit: http://www.arthritis.org/letstalkra.php.
Have you signed up for Jingle Bell Run yet? There are locations all across Wisconsin! Visit: http://www.arthritis.org/jbr-locations.php?state=Wisconsin to find one in your area.
Pfew! That’s a lot of things you can do!
There is so much going on for the rest of 2009 that we wanted to give you a heads up! Here are important Arthritis Foundation events for your calendars:
October
2: Arthritis Foundation Exercise Instructor Training at Oneida County Department of Aging in Rhinelander, WI from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Susie Wagner will lead the training.
3: Arthritis Assessment at Regency Mall, West Court 5538 Durand Avenue, Racine, WI. There will be free joint assessments from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by Rheumatologists Dr. Tom Murphy and Dr. Dana Trotter as well as Tracy Nelson. NP.
The Mystery Ball will be held at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy an elegant evening including dinner, dancing, live and silent auction items. The theme remains a mystery until the event.
8: The Northeastern District’s Wine and Chocolate Tasting, welcome fall with a wine and chocolate tasting from 6:00 -9:00 p.m. at Tundra Lodge Resort & Conference Center. The event includes raffles, games and auction.
9: Arthritis Foundation Exercise Instructor Training at Two Rivers Senior Center in Two Rivers, WI from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Nick Vraney will lead the training.
10: Arthritis Assessment Day at Mayfair Mall, Center Court 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, WI. There will be free joint assessments from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by Rheumatologists: Dr. John Albert, Dr. Mary Cronin, Dr. Douglas Hempel, Dr. Daniel Rosler, Dr. Katerina Soforo and Dr. Alvin Wells.
Arthritis Assessment Day at Janesville Mall, 2500 Milton Ave., Janesville, WI. There will be free joint assessments from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. by Rheumatologist Dr. Andrew Jasek.
14: Let’s Talk RA Town Hall Meeting at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare –Wauwatosa at 201 N. Mayfair Rd. from 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to live better with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) through Let’s Talk RA. Join a local rheumatologist, patient and a certified Arthritis Foundation Exercise instructor at this Community Education Forum to discuss ways you can communicate with your doctor and manage your arthritis with exercise.
19: Self-Management Techniques for Fibromyalgia – Learn tips and techniques FREE to better manage Fibromyalgia symptoms and increase activity level. West Wood Health & Fitness Center, 3rd floor Therapy Gym from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Visit www.prohealthcare.org, or register by calling Nurse-On-Line at 262-544-2745 or 800-544-2745.
24: Arthritis Assessment at Wausau Center Mall C302 Wausau Center, Wausau, WI. There will be free joint assessments from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. by Marshfield Clinic Wausau Center Rheumatologist Dr. Vera Bocoun.
Arthritis Assessment at the Green Bay YMCA-Downtown 235 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay, WI. There will be free joint assessments from 9:00 a.m. to noon by Rheumatologist Dr. Marlon Hermitanio. There is ample parking available.
28: Upper Extremity Solutions: Get the Facts! Join an orthopedic specialist and healthcare professionals to learn a sample of exercises designed to help strengthen and increase your range of motion and other health information for FREE. West Wood Health & Fitness Center, 1st floor conference room from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Visit www.prohealthcare.org, or register by calling Nurse-On-Line at 262-544-2745 or 800-544-2745.
Special Note for November and December:
Jingle Bell Run/Walks – Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell 5K Run and Walk for Arthritis. Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation’s pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight the nation’s number one cause of disability. To find a location near you, click here.
November
7: Jingle Bell Run/Walk Fox Cities will be located at Player’s Choice in Appleton, WI
The Southwestern District’s International Wine Tasting, taste wines from the world’s best vineyards, along with artisanal cheeses, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet foods, and single-origin chocolates crafted by Gail Ambrosius from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Madison Club. The event includes a silent auction, multiple raffle prizes, games, live music, and more.
8: The 25th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk Milwaukee will be located at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
December
5: Jingle Bell Run/Walk Racine will be located at Racine Lutheran High School in Racine, WI
6: Jingle Bell Run/Walk Green Bay will be located at the UW-Green Bay Kress Center
Jingle Bell Run/Walk Fond du Lac will be located at Marian University in Fond du Lac, WI
Jingle Bell Run/Walk Marinette will be located at the Marinette YMCA in Marinette, WI
Jingle Bell Run/Walk Janesville will be located at Janesville Athletic Club in Janesville, WI
12: Jingle Bell Run/Walk Eau Claire will be located at UW Eau Claire
Jingle Bell Run/Walk Wausau will be located at Wausau Center Mall in Wausau, WI
Jingle Bell Run/Walk Madison will be located at Vilas Park Shelter in Madison, WI
Mark your calendars and we’ll see you there!
The Arthritis Foundation isn’t only here to bring you important news on arthritis (although that is a top priority); we have lots of ways to get involved and support the Foundation while having fun. We’ve talked about the ways you can stay up-to-date and in the loop with advocacy actions, but here are a few ways to kick back and relax while helping the 1.1 million people in Wisconsin who have arthritis.
Radio Auctions:
Get bidding on fabulous items and packages at The Northeastern District’s 6th Annual Star 98 Valentine Radio Auction on February 11 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Preview items at www.star98.net.
The Southwestern District’s Annual WOLX Online Radio Auction runs today, February 9 through the 27th at www.wolx.com. You have lots of time to find that special something to bid on, but don’t wait or you’ll be out bid!
Must be 21 to attend:
The Southwestern District’s 2nd Annual FestivAle Craft Brew Tasting at the High Noon Saloon in Madison on March 7th from 12-4 p.m. Sample unique craft beers from Wisconsin, enjoy live music, delicious snacks, great raffle prizes! There is also a special tasting session with a craft beer expert where you can learn about beer ingredients and how to pair brews with foods. Visit http://FestivAle.kintera.org or call 608-221-9800 for more info. (Must be 21 to attend).
The Chapter Office’s 12th Annual International Wine Tastingat the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee on March 8th from 4-7 p.m. with a special hour of rare wines in the Connoisseur’s Room from 3-4 p.m. You’ll have the opportunity to sample wines from around the world buy raffle tickets for a pair of diamond earrings from Rohr Jewelers, bid on the silent auction items, play the cork pull and “Unlock This” – the game. Visit http://wine.kintera.org/home or call 800-242-9945 for more info. (Must be 21 to attend).
We hope to see you there!
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