Greater Illinois Chapter
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: arthritis@adams.net
Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday cst
New Director
We are so pleased to announce Nora Baldner Schnack as the new director for the West Central Branch of the Arthritis Foundation. Nora has been an anchor person and most recently columnist and assignment editor for WGEM in Quincy for many years. Her volunteer work with the Arthritis Foundation for the past 14 years has been invaluable. She is the impetus behind both of our annual ladies golf tournaments - Quincy and Macomb - and an integral part of our annual Arthritis Telethon. She begins her new career as director January 2, 2009. Welcome, Nora!
Arthritis Support Group
December 1st - Ruth Griffin, Denman Medical, "Aids to Simplify Daily Living" Usefull Gift Ideas for Those who Have Arthritis.
For Fibromyalgia Support Group: Will meet again in February 2009.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Come jingle with us, 10:00 a.m., at the Quincy Mall. The 5K race begins in back of the mall, and winds around beautiful Moorman and Wavering Parks. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. $20 per person, $23 race day. Call the Arthritis Foundation at 217-228-3208 for details and a registration form, or go to www.jinglebellquincy.com
2009 Spring Events
Arthritis Telethon
Arthritis Walk in Pittsfield
Nora Baldner Ladies Spring Classic - Macomb
Stay tuned for dates and times!
