Capt'n Kimmer Skiing again!

Nastar racing at Afton Alps, Hastings, Minnesota

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

Lori takes on Service Dogs

Read the vest - "Please Don't Pet Me - One of us has to work"

Disabled Sit Ski Program

Seminar & Ski Lessons
When: Saturday, February 14, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
When: Sunday, February 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Madison Winter Festival will offer a Sit Ski Program for people with physical disabilities.

Participants can attend a seminar at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum followed by a skiing session on the Capitol Square.

Equipment will be provided.

Volunteers will instruct and assist with lifts and transfers for skiers on both days.

Please RSVP with name and contact information for you and guest(s) to Irina Komarova at

irina@winter-fest.co

Photo is Rosie and Linda SkiJoring (in their dreams!)

Jackson Hole and Capt'n Kimmer 2009

The rest of us can live vicariously!

Faithful Friend, Vortex

What: Retirement Party for Dee's Vortex
When: Feb 22, 2009 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Harmony Bar, 2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison WI, 608.249.433
Why: Celebrate Vortex's birthday on Feb 12 - he turns 12, and celebrate his years of faithful service for Dee

• The kitchen will be open for yummies.
• No gifts necessary, though if you insist, please check with Dee for food treats, and Vortex loves to unwrap
• Henna, Vortex's replacement will be there, waiting to me you.
• If the weather is questionable, use common sense! Please!
  

Newsworthy Achilles Members

Click to read their stories - Good Job ladies!

Patty Z. and Carlee
Judy R. and Braille

Happy Birthday February 2009 Babes!

A warm Happy Birthday from the Achilles Family:

Terry S. (Roni's better half) - Feb 7
Patty Z. - Feb 24

Get Well! Chari H.

It's not fun having a broken leg - get better.
We miss you. Your Achilles Family.

Chari is at:
Meriter Hospital, Room 371
202 S. Park St.
Madison, WI 53715

Happy New Year Birthdays in January 2009

A warm and Happy Birthday wish to old and new Madison Achilles Members:

• Capt'n Kimmer - Jan 1
• Paula VE. - Jan 7
• Courtney C. - Jan 15
• Mary H. - Jan 16
• Monica R. - Jan 19
• Cecilia C. - Jan 20
• Judith R. - Jan 22
• Jennifer D. - Jan 25

You lucky January babies, here are some facts about January:

January Monthly Observances:

• Bath Safety Month
• Birth Defects Prevention Month
• Sponsored by The March of Dimes
  
• Blood Donor Month (National Volunteer)
• Sponsored by the American Association of Blood Bank
• January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month
• Book Blitz Month (National)
• Business & Reference Books Month
• Careers in Cosmetology Month (National)
• Cervical Health Awareness Month (National)
• Sponsored by the National Cervical Cancer Coalition
• Clown Month
• Crime Stoppers Month
• Coffee Gourmet Month (International)
• Diet Month, Fat-Free Living Month, Lose Weight & Feel Great Month
• Eye Health Care Month (National)
  
• Fiber Focus Month (National)
• Glaucoma Awareness Month
• Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America
• Hobby Month (US National)
• Human Resource Month
• Letter Writing Month (US National)
• Oatmeal Month (US National)
• Poverty in America Month
• Prune Breakfast Month
• Radio Month (US National)
• Retail Bakers Month
• School Board Month (US National)
• Soup Month (US National)
• Stamp Collectors Month (US National)
• Tea Month (US National) - a/k/a Hot Tea Month
• Thyroid Disease Awareness Month

Holiday Party 2008