Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Capt'n Kimmer Skiing again!



Nastar racing at Afton Alps, Hastings, Minnesota

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Hope & Possiblity in Madison!


Almost a certainty...

When: Saturday July 25, 2009

More information to come.

Capt'n Kimmer is looking for Achilles Artists to design the Mapison H&P tee-shirt


Thank you from Michael R.


Michael R. says a big thank you for the cards, calls, and visits during his recent stay in the hospital. (posting by Rosie the horse)

March Birthday Babies


Happy Birthday March Babes!

Ruth P. - 8
Jim C. - 15
Bob C. - 28
Judy R. - 30

Congrats to Karma


Karma received her "Official Certification" papers! She passed with flying colors!


Get Well Wishes to Cecilia C.

Disablility Conference

The McBurney Speakers Bureau and Accessibility Advocates Present:

What: Eye-Opening Perspectives: A Disability Awareness Conference
When: Saturday March 28, 2009
Where: UW Campus: Grainger 5120 and MSC Satellite, Gordon Commons

Schedule:
12:15 to 1:15 Deaf Culture panel at Grainger 5120
1:30 to 2:30 International Perspectives of Disability panel at Grainger 5120
1:30 to 2:30 Sex and Disability workshopat Grainger Hall, TBD
2:45 to 3:45 Historical Perspectives of Disability at Grainger 5120
4:00 to 5:00 Disability and the Media at Grainger 5120
5:15 to 6:00 Rep. Tammy Baldwin, Keynote Speakerat Grainger 5120
8:30 Film Showing, "Murderball" at MSC Satellite, Gordon Commons

Feel free to sign up for one workshop, two, or the whole day!
For more information or to register, go to
http://www.mcburney.wisc.edu/information/eyeopening.php
Registration closes on March 23rd. Space is limited!

Please request accommodations when you register

Thank you TDS



Great News: TDS has given us a 1000 dollar grant for this year!




Parkinson Walk


When: April 26, 2009, Sunday
Where: East Towne Mall Madison, 89 East Towne Mall
Registration Begins: 11:00 a.m.
Program Begins: 12:45 p.m.
Walk Begins: 12 noon

Parkinson Walkathon

No cost to Achilles Members and we will again (for the 3rd time) lead the walk!

Photos from last year



Fleet Feet Grand Re-Opening


When: Week of March 30 though April 5, 2009

Fleet Feet will be donating 5% or their proceeds from sales to the Achilles Track Club of Madison.

Fleet Feet Running Store

Vortex's Retirement Party