Joan -Best of luck for your Shoot the Moon gala.  You've done so much for
the PD community and we all appreciate
you.  Jo Ann

On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 07:40:59 -0600 Joan Snyder <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> 'Cause Even If You Miss, You'll Land Among The Stars." Les Brown
>
> This is the name of the gala that I am hosting on Friday the 4th of
> March in conjunction with IPMR (Institute of Physical Medicine and
> Rehabilitation. This event will be a fund-raiser for the Parkinson's
> Program at IPMR. They want to purchase a GAITRite Walkway System to
> aid
> in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's Disease and other
> movement
> disorders. Shake, Rattle & Roll has already donated $6,500 to this
> cause
> and it is our hope that this will raise the rest of the money needed
> for
> this valuable piece of equipment.
>
> At 3 o'clock on the afternoon of Friday, March 4th, Dr. Craig Cady
> is
> taking all interested persons on a tour of his cord blood stem cell
> research lab at Bradley University. This is a fasinating and truly
> inspirational place to learn about the many possibilities that we
> are
> facing with his research.
>
> Then, at 7pm, the gala is set to begin at Arrowhead Country Club
> right
> outside of Chillicothe, IL. This country club is a beautiful setting
> for
> our event with large windows overlooking a golf course. Guests will
> be
> greeted by a registration table with a large vase full of golden
> star
> wands with their table number and seating arrangements printed on
> them.
> Each table will be decorated in cobalt blue and gold centerpieces
> made
> by Debbie Deitrich, and each table will be twinkling with blue
> tealights
> in crystal tulip cups. Every inch of available wallspace will be
> covered
> with silver cresent moons w/ blue glitter and blue stars w/ gold
> glitter. The master of ceremonies is my friend and TV anchorwoman,
> Gina
> Morss. She will invite the guests to come in and get a glass of
> wine,
> which has all been selected especially to go with the food by Gordon
> Jockisch of R.J. Distributing and to take a look at the wonderful
> raffle
> items and the sensational silent auction items that we are offering.
> At
> 7:30, Chef Rob Wyss from Lindsay's on Liberty is presenting a menu
> of
> appitizers: Duck sausage w/ anguala pesto & aged cheddar cheese,
> tuna
> tartare w/ ponzo coils & crispy wonton, crab-stuffed minipotatoes w/
> caviar, smoked salmone on pumpernickle bread w/ chive cream sauce &
> seared antelope medallion w/ port cherries & micro-greens, followed
> by
> desserts which include:
> orange & chocolate truffles rolled in hazelnuts, fresh lemon
> tartlettes
> w/ raspberries and an assortment of Lindsay's cookies. At 8 pm, the
> music starts and what a great line-up we have!! The Sally Weisenburg
> Trio (the area's hottest jump, jazz, blues musicians) will perform
> along
> with special guests Ken
> Carlyle and Kent "Doc" LeCouris (both local music legends). The
> sound
> will be provided by Bill Keister from Illinois Concert Sound and
> Craig
> Kendall from CK photography will take pictures.
> So it looks to be a fabulous evening and dress is semi-formal.
> Tickets are $50 per person. For more information either email or
> call:
> Joan E, Snyder at 309-579-3026 or [log in to unmask]
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
> Raffle Items:
> Cardinal's Baseball autographed by Lou Brock
> Cardinal's Baseball autographed by Whitey Herzog
> Newsweek Magazine autographed by Senator Barack Obama
> Blue topaz necklace and earring set
> Handmade pottery plate & easel
> Asian Art ginger jar
> Golf Package
> 1# of Jamacian Blue Coffee
>
> Auction Items:
> Original artwork by reknowned artist Preston Jackson ($1,500)
> MVC basketball signed by Hersey Hawkins, Oscar Robertson, Ed
> Macauley &
> Dave Stallworth
> MVC poster signed by the above athletes
> Numbered Filmcel from a Harry Potter movie
> Maui Jim Sunglasses n' stuff
> Pamper Me Basket (massage, makeover, lunch & acrylic nails)
> Health & Fitness Gift Certificate
> Shoot for the Moon handmade quilt
> Antique, handpainted table
> Sterling silver 16 in. necklace and pendant
> "I LOVE LUCY" doll in the original box
> Framed and original artwork
> 1 gallon of homemade Irish cream
> 2 sets of men's golfwear
> Autographed celebrity golf poster
>
> I would love to see you in Chillicothe!!
>
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