Seniors on the Go Health Fair
Wednesday, March 24, 2010  

The Hult Center for Health Education and Proctor Hospital are pleased to present the 2010 Seniors on the Go Health Fair, Wednesday, March 24 from 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Hult Center for Health Education at 5215 N. Knoxville Ave., on the campus of Proctor Hospital. 

There will be an array of exhibits from area organizations and businesses, guest speakers, comprehensive free and discounted screenings, and door prizes. 

Parking is free and is available in the Hult Center lot, and in the parking deck at HeartCare Midwest where shuttle service will be provided.

7:30 a.m. Peripheral Arterial Disease

Syed M. Hussain, M.D., HeartCare Midwest

8:30 a.m.  Hip and Knee Joint Replacement

9:30 a.m.  Macular Degeneration

For more information, visit http://www.proctor.org

8th Annual Redbird Challenge
Thursday, March 25, 2010  

Every season has its great events, and the Redbird Challenge Adventure Race is one of the most exciting events of the spring! The Outdoor Adventure Program, within Illinois State University’s Department of Recreation Services, and the McLean County Department of Parks and Recreation invite you to participate in The 2010 Redbird Challenge Adventure Race on April 25.

The Redbird Challenge is a team based adventure race, and a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and beautiful Lake Evergreen in Comlara Park.  The event consists of three sections: 2 miles of canoeing, 6 miles of mountain biking, and 3 miles of trail running.  Teams are made up of two (male, female or coed) or four (coed) participants.  Teams must complete all three sections as a group combined with several mystery events along the way to keep each team on their toes!

This is the 8^th Redbird Challenge event put on by the Illinois State University Department of Recreation Services in cooperation with McLean County Department of Parks and Recreation since 2003. 

Registration packets are available at the Illinois State Student Recreation Building, the Outdoor Adventure Rental Center, and on the department website.  The cost is $35 per person by March 28 and $40 per person by April 11, regardless of team size.

For more information, visit http://www.rec.ilstu.edu/redbirdchallenge

Methodist Free Community Health Screening
Friday, March 26, 2010  

Free Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Spirometry

March 30, 2010
9:00-11:00 First Choice Medical Equipment

For more information, visit http://www.mymethodist.net

Methodist Free Community Health Screening
Tuesday, March 30, 2010  

Free Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Spirometry

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
9:00-11:00 First Choice Medical Equipment

For more information, visit http://www.mymethodist.net

Methodist Free Community Health Screening
Wednesday, March 31, 2010  

Free Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Spirometry

For more information, visit http://www.mymethodist.net

Eric Albers Benefit
Sunday, April 11, 2010  

Eric and Liz were married on May 23rd and three days later learned that Eric had a tumor in his shoulder. He was immediately referred to a doctor at a Cook County Hospital Clinic where on June 2, 2009 he was diagnosed with "Ewing Sarcoma" a form of bone cancer.

Peoria Regional Society-ASA Decades Dance
Saturday, April 24, 2010  

CHILDER'S BANQUET CENTER
3113 N. DRIES LANE
PEORIA, IL
(NEXT TO LANDMARK REC. CENTER)

Dance ContestCostume Contest
50/50 RaffleSilent Auction
Red Carpet & Limo Photos
AND MORE!

TICKETS $30.00 PER PERSON
HOT HORS D'OEUVRES RECEPTION
DRINKS INCLUDED
(Beer & wine)Tickets are available NOW at the following locations:
 
McAlister's Deli
4810 North University Street
Corner of University & Glen
(M-F 11:00-2:00)
 
Body Fitness Inc.
3020 N. University
Corners of University, Forrest Hill & Loucks

Kris Sulzberger Benefit
Saturday, April 24, 2010  

Peoria based band Mister Sister is playing a Fundraiser Event for their keyboard player’s wife (Kris Sulzberger) who is currently battling stage IV breast cancer.

For more information, visit http://www.krisrocks.org

Josh Woodson Benefit
Sunday, April 25, 2010  

Josh Woodson Benefit
11 AM – 10 PM
Itoo Hall
4909 W Farmington Road

$10 Adult (Raber’s pulled pork meal)
$5 Child (hot dog meal)

Live Music

For more information or donations, call Jeremy (309)208-0181, Davey (309)397-7566 or Becky (309)208-5872

Benefit will be held with all proceeds going to Josh’s surviving wife and children.

For more information, visit http://www.joshwoodsonmemorial.weebly.com