West Central Illinois Branch
Serving: Hancock, McDonough, Schlyler, Adams, Brown and Pike counties
Arthritis Foundation
Blessing Hospital
Blessing at 14th
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217-228-3208
Fax: 217-228-3213
Email: nbaldner@arthritis.org
Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday cst
Liverpool Legends
February 6, 2010
7pm, Morrison Theatre
Quincy, IL
Liverpool Legends is a Beatles tribute band from Branson, Missouri. The Arthritis Foundation is proud to help sponsor this one-time event for Quincy. The concert will be held at Morrison Theatre in the Quincy Junior High School building.
Jump for JRA
March 6-7
K & L Arena
Quincy, IL
Gem City Gymnastics hosts a USGA sanctioned meet for teams from around Illinois. Participating clubs compete to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation. Educational materials and fun events will be available at the 2010 meet from the Arthritis Foundation.
25th Annual Arthritis Foundation Telethon
April 18, 2010
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Quincy Community Teathre
This spring Telethon is a four-hour live educational program broadcast by WGEM-TV. Divided into topic segments, material covered includes most recent updates on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, JRA, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Joint Replacement, Arthritis Research, and Medications and Treatments. The program, hosted by four news anchor personalities, includes interviews with local physicians, patients, and a variety of health professionals.
"Let's Move Together" Arthritis Walk
May 22, 2010
10am at Midwest Orthopedic Specialists
Hannibal
The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's nationwide event celebrating May as National Arthritis Month. The Arthritis Walk will feature a local honoree, exhibits, an arthritis wellness center, refreshments and prizes. It's purpose is to honor friends and family who suffer with arthritis and raise arthritis awareness in our community. Register now!
Nora Baldner Ladies Spring Classic in Macomb
Thursday, June 3rd, 6pm - Celebrity Caddy Auction
Friday, June 4th, 9am - Golf Tournament
The name lent to this 18-hole all ladies tournament belongs to a former WGEM news anchor who has had both her hips replaced due to osteoarthritis. Nora is now the Branch Director for the West Central Illiois Arthritis Foundation. This will be the 12th year for the tournament at the Macomb Country Club, which includes a celebrity caddy auction the previous evening, golf, and an awards luncheon following the game. Visit www.norabaldnergolf.com for more information!
Nora Baldner Ladies Fall Classic
September 23, 2010, 6:30pm - Celebrity Caddy Auction
September 24, 2010, 10am - Golf Tournament
The 15th annual ladies golf tournament will be held at Westview Golf Course in Quincy. A celebrity caddy aution is held the previous evening, followed by a day of brunch, golf, raffle and an awards cermony. The event normally hosts 20-24 teams. Visit www.norabaldnergolf.com for more information.
Let's Move Together Arthritis Workshop
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Quincy University Health & Fitness Center
8am - 2pm
This seminar is open to the public for a full morning of information and interactive education on the most common forms of arthritis and arthritis related topics such as drug tremants, health living through exercise, diet, pain and stress management. Either a physician or a health care professional presents each topic. During registration and lunch, participants have the opportunity to browse the booths of companies and organizations that offer services or products geared toward this area of interest.
Jingle Bell Run / Walk for Arthritis
Saturday, December 4, 2010
The 20th annual certified 5K Run/Walk and Fun Walk for Arthritis includes an awards ceremony. Participants are encourages to form teams and raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation. They receive Jingle Bell Run T-shirts with sponsor logos, jingle bells, a "goodie bag", and a Race Day Journal with health related articles, advertisements, event information. This race attracts between 400 - 450 participants.
Arthritis Support Group
Meets every first Monday of the month from 11:30-12:30 at Curtis Creek Gracious Retirement Living
Fibromyalgia / Lupus Support Group
Meets every third Monday fo the month from 5:30-6:30 at the Outreach Waiting Room, Blessing at 14th
Please call our office, 217.228.3208 to verify meeting time and find out speaker and topic.
There is an individual interested in leading a group if we get participants, please call our office if you are interested.
Quincy YMCA
(held at Illinois Veteran's Home)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 am
Macomb YMCA
Tuesday, Thursday 1:30 pm
Good Samaritan Home
Monday-Friday 8, 9:30, 11 am
Hannibal YMCA
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:45 am
QU Fitness Center
Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 and 5:15
Monday, Wednesday 2:00 pm
Macomb YMCA
Sit and Tone - Tuesday, Thursday 10am
Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center
Tuesday, Thursday 10:30am
Please call 217.222.8965 for class times and locations. Our instructors are looking for a location, please call the office for more information.
