Special Leisure Services Foundation Event Calendar

You can contribute to the success of SLSF fundraising events through participation, volunteerism, committee work, sponsorship, donating raffle prizes or auction items.

Call your friends, and head to the

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

on October 13! Click here for more info. 

Sign up for the 3 outing Hole Sponsor Deal today!  Click here for more info.

Gold Medal Fashion Show		Sunday,February 21, 2010
Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge		Sunday, February 28, 2010
Buffalo Grove Golf Classic		Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Palatine Hills Golf Classic		Thursday, June 3, 2010
Ala Carte Entertainment/ NWSRA Golf Classic		Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Women's Golf Outing		Thursday, September 9, 2010
Arlington Classic Golf Outing		Thursday, September 23, 2010
Terrazzo and Marble Supply Companies Golf Outing		Saturday, October 2, 2010
Celebrate Ability...an evening with friends		Friday, November 5, 2010

SLSF thanks the following companies for their support:

 

Premier Partner	Media Partner	Opportunity Partner

For event information call Nanette Sowa at

847-392-2848 or email nsowa@nwsra.org

Gold Medal Fashion Show

Special Olympics athletes will shine on the runway at the The Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows. Arrive at 11:00 a.m. and enjoy the various raffles that precede the fashion show. Lunch is served at 12:15 followed by the Special Olympics athlete models taking center stage, showcasing their NWSRA participation and the lovely fashions provided by Bloomingdale's of Old Orchard.

Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge

Participants collect pledges from friends, family and co-workers in exchange for jumping into the icy waters of the Salt Creek Park District's Twin Lakes in Palatine. Plunging begins at 12:00 p.m. and shifts of plungers will continue until all have plunged. Lunch and warm up immediately follow. Event proceeds will benefit Special Olympics. 

For event information, call Dan Conley at 847/392-2848, visit soill.org or email dconley@soill.org

Spend the summer golfing with SLSF!

SLSF offers five unique and exciting golf outings throughout the year to raise funds for NWSRA and Special Olympics opportunities in the northwest suburbs.  Be sure to check out the SLSF Hole Sponsor Deal, where for only $500 you or your company will receive hole sponsor recognition at each of the five SLSF golf outings!

Buffalo Grove Golf Classic

Spend the day at The Arboretum Club supporting the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove and SLSF at this partnership event. Begin the day at 11:00 a.m. with a putting contest and helicopter golf ball drop. A foursome shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. with lunch on the course. Refreshments and dinner are also included.

Palatine Hills Golf Classic

Check in at 8:45 a.m. at the Palatine Hills Golf Course. This tournament offers 18 holes of 4-some scramble golf beginning at 9:30 a.m., power carts, tee gift, a prize raffle, continental breakfast, lunch on the course and dinner. You may choose to have a Special Olympics athlete play as part of your foursome.  Proceeds from this event benefit Special Olympics opportunities in the northwest suburbs.

Ala Carte Entertainment / NWSRA Golf Classic
In Memory of Kevin T. Kendrigan

After checking in at 9:30 a.m. at Mt. Prospect Golf Club, foursomes will enjoy a breakfast buffet then tee off at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served on the course, followed by a steak dinner grilled by Ala Carte chefs. Outing proceeds will purchase an accessible vehicle to transport NWSRA participants to programs.

Women's Golf Outing

Ladies check in at 10:30 a.m. and enjoy lunch while they bid on male caddies who bring candy, flowers, chocolates and other gourmet treats to vie for the highest bid from the ladies. A nine hole, 1:00 p.m. shot gun outing at Traditions at Chevy Chase in Wheeling follows the auction. Following golf, ladies and their caddies return to the clubhouse for hors d'oeuvres and a raffle.

Arlington Classic Golf Outing

Support the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights Sunrise and SLSF at this partnership event. Tee off at 1:00 p.m. at the Arlington Lakes Golf Course and meet the newest inductee to the Duffer Hall of Fame. Check in at 11:30 a.m. and enjoy a grilled lunch, then join your group for a shot gun scramble event. Dinner and a raffle mark the end of a great day.

Celebrate Ability "An Evening with Friends" Dinner

Join NWSRA participants, families and community supporters at Meridian Banquets for an event that showcases abilities. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. as the silent auction opens and cocktails are served. Dinner, cash raffle drawing, live auction and dancing are included in the evenings activities.