Thursday, May 07, 2009

Happy Birthday May Babes!

Celebrate the May birthdays of our Achilles Members:
  • Christine D. May 1
  • Judy E. May 10
  • Debbie S. May 19
and Carlee the Wonder Dog May 23

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Monday, April 20, 2009

Cascade Moutain

Bruce had a blast! at Cascade Mountain in Feb. 2009


Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Capt'n Kimmer Skiing Steamboat Springs

This past weekend:



Happy Birthday Aprils!


The Achilles Family wishes the Achilles Babes a Happy, Happy Birthday:

Allegra - 11th
Bruce L. - 26th

DawnZ Rock Climbing

Yikes!

DawnZ at Purgatory Mountain!


Skiing on Purgatory Mountain with the Adapted Sports Program at Durango Ski Resort. My first time skiing in the mountains. An incredible experience! The instructors and volunteers in the adapted ski program were the best, and the scenery was breathtaking. Enjoy these photos from DawnZ's Big Adventure!















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