Senator Duffy to hold Senior Spelling Bee in Crystal Lake
Barrington,
Illinois- Seniors with a knack for spelling have an
opportunity to test their skills during a qualifying round of the 2010 Illinois
State Senior Spelling Bee in
Crystal
Lake, sponsored by State Senator Dan Duffy (R-Lake
Barrington).
The spelling bee
is open to anyone age 50 and older. Seniors willing to participate can
pre-register by calling 847-277-7100 to obtain registration materials, or they
can register at the event.
Registration is free,
and seniors are encouraged to study by using a dictionary or by going to www.myspellit.com
on the Internet.
Qualifying rounds
for the State Senior Spelling Bee are held throughout the State of
Illinois, with the
finals occurring during the Illinois State Fair on Monday, August 16, 2010.
WHO: Anyone age 50 or older
WHAT: Senior Spelling Bee, hosted by
Senator Dan Duffy
WHEN: June 1st from 1p.m. - 3
p.m.
WHERE: Nunda Township Hall,
3510 Bay Road,
Crystal
Lake,
IL60012
Other co-sponsors
of the event include: Illinois Department on Aging, Association of Illinois
Senior Centers and Home Care Headquarters.
Don’t
miss this opportunity to bring out your inner “smarty pants” at the 2010 Senior
Spelling Bee!
Sen. Duffy comments on Governor Quinn's budget proposals
Senator Duffy to hold Senior Spelling Bee in Wauconda
Barrington,
Illinois- Seniors with a knack for spelling have an
opportunity to test their skills during a qualifying round of the 2010 Illinois
State Senior Spelling Bee in Wauconda, sponsored by State Senator Dan Duffy
(R-Lake Barrington).
The spelling bee
is open to anyone age 50 and older. Seniors willing to participate can
pre-register by calling 847-277-7100 to obtain registration materials, or they
can register at the event.
Registration is free,
and seniors are encouraged to study by using a dictionary or by going to www.myspellit.com
on the Internet.
Qualifying rounds
for the State Senior Spelling Bee are held throughout the State of
Illinois, with the
finals occurring during the Illinois State Fair on Monday, August 16, 2010.
WHO: Anyone age 50 or older
WHAT: Senior Spelling Bee, hosted by
Senator Dan Duffy
WHEN: May 20th from 1p.m.- 3
p.m.
WHERE:
WaucondaTownship
Office,
505 W. Bonner Rd.,
Wauconda,
IL60084
Other co-sponsors
of the event include: Illinois Department on Aging, Association of Illinois
Senior Centers and Home Care Headquarters.
Don’t
miss this opportunity to bring out your inner “smarty pants” at the 2010 Senior
Spelling Bee!
Senator Duffy to hold informational seminar for diabetics in Wauconda
Barrington,
Illinois—Local diabetics will have an opportunity to
attend an informational seminar regarding the diabetic shoe benefit program,
sponsored by State Senator Dan Duffy (R-Lake Barrington) and the
WaucondaTownship.
The program is a
partnership between Medicare and the American Diabetes Association and provides
protective, therapeutic footwear at no cost for individuals living with
diabetes.
Diabetics, who
are covered by Medicare, are entitled to one pair of shoes per year, plus three
pairs of insoles. The individually fitted shoes feature extra-depth, molded
insoles and protected toes, designed exclusively for comfort and support.
In order to qualify for the program, you must be under a comprehensive
plan of care for diabetes with a physician and have a signed certification
statement.
WHO: Individuals living with diabetes and
covered by Medicare
WHAT: Living with Diabetes: Shoe Benefit
Information Seminar- hosted by Senator Dan Duffy
WHEN: May 19th from 10 a.m.- noon
WHERE:
WaucondaTownship
Office,
505 W. Bonner Rd.,
Wauconda,
Duffy's remarks from April 22 press conference on Governor's budget proposal
Click above to listen to audio of Senator Duffy's remarks on Governor Quinn's proposed budget. Senate Republicans held a press conference Thursday, April 22 at the Statehouse.
