July 7, 2015 Meeting Update
Here is a brief overview of our meeting from Tuesday, July 7:
Announcements:
- We need to begin planning the golf outing as well as fall programming.
Happy News:
- Al's daughter made the Dean's List at her school. Congratulations!
- Kandice shared news of the upcoming Trivia Night sponsored by the Library and hosted by Crazy Pour. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21 beginning at 7:30pm. All members are invited.
- Earl shared his happiness for being able to walk again. Welcome back Earl!
Speaker:
President Pavelchik introduced our speaker for the afternoon, Joanne Mitrenga, the Executive Director of the Tri-Town YMCA. Tri-Town YMCA serves the communities of Lombard, Villa Park, and Oakbrook Terrace. Joanne thanked our group for the donation we made to her organization. Tri-Town YMCA focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Tri-Town YMCA also works with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to offer a free breakfast to any child under the age of 18. Tri-Town YMCA supports other activities within the communities they serve including: donating refrigeration coolers for Disciples Food Pantry, Outreach House and others; donated via the Village of Villa Park a water fountain that has a dog bowl and water bowl refill dispenser; and sponsors healthy cooking classes & container gardening classes offered at the Villa Park Public Library.
For more details about Tri-Town YMCA, please visit their website at: http://tritownymca.org
Respectfully submitted,
Kandice Krettler