The hotel has an onsite restaurant & bar and for shoppers it is across from the Northwood Shopping Mall. 

The hotel is only a short distance to many attractions:
• Par-A-Dice Casino River Boat
• Wildlife Prairie State Park – Beautiful park with many things to see, Hiking Trails, Train Rides, and special Events. www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org for more details
• Riverfront Market 8am-Noon Saturday. www.peoriariverfront.com for more information.
• Wheels of Time Museum
• Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences 

This weekend only events:
• Eagle watching, Havana, IL
• Oktoberfest, Havana, IL
• Pekin Marigold Festival, at Mineral Springs Park, Pekin, IL
• Visit www.peoria.org for more of what is happening in the area.

























 

Family Fall Weekend

Fundraiser to Benefit Children’s Hospital of Illinois, Peoria, IL and Operation Support Our Troops.

September 10-12

The Grand Hotel
4400 N. Brandywine Dr., Peoria, IL 61614 

Hospitality Room will have:
Basket Raffles! Scratch off games! TV raffle!
Food, Fun, and Fellowship! WII Bowling Tournament!
Special drawing for families that bring a sweet or salty treat to share! 

Besides raising funds for the Children’s Hospital with the raffles and scratch off games, in the hospitality room we will be making Christmas Cards for Soldiers overseas. We also ask that families bring donations for Christmas packages for the troops. Click here to see wishlist. 

Includes a full, hot buffet breakfast for each person in room ($40-60 value savings for 4 people.) (All rooms have 2 queen beds).

Two nights - $190 per room (for 4 people, $10 per any additional person for food costs).

One night - $95 per room (for 4 people, $5 per any additional person for food costs).

Not staying in the hotel but to attend the hospitality activities $5 per adult per night (to cover food cost.) Children FREE (17 + under.) Guests are welcome, charges are the same. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

Reservations and payment need to be in no later than August 31. Don’t delay in reserving, early bird drawing for those registering by August 9.
Send them to Sue Panepinto, PO Box 99, Fithian, IL 61844. 

Questions? Call Sue Panepinto at 217 548 2425.



Regional Message

It is hard to believe that a year has gone by since my election. Foresters, here in Illinois, has been very busy. We have had a very exciting year. Besides providing fantastic events for our members to attend, our officers and members have helped donate over $80,000 to our community partners. The many volunteer hours of our members enabled us to be so successful.

Our Branch elections are now complete. We will miss the hard work of our retiring officers, but we hope they continue to be involved. Congratulations to all of our new officers. And a BIG THANK YOU to all who have volunteered to continue on as Branch officers. New Branch officer information will soon be on their Branch website.

Please take time to periodically look over all Branch activities in your area. Keep an eye out for postcards inviting you to events, or asking for your help. There are many rewarding opportunities to volunteer your time and talents. I can’t wait to attend some of the exciting events our Branches have planned. They include: hockey, baseball, and basketball games, picnics, campouts, plays, dances, and lots more.

And remember to sign up for “Get More” at www.foresters.com/getmore. By signing up, you will be notified by email about updated newsletters and future activities.

We are excited to announce that the Illinois Regional Council is returning to Blackberry Farm, in Aurora, on Sunday, July 25. This is for all members in Illinois. More information will soon be coming out.

Hoping to see you all at a future Foresters event.

Pat Thompson – Regional Council President 
 









 

Foresters Community Initiative Grants allow you to make a difference 

Foresters is more than a life insurance provider. We don’t have shareholders. Instead, we invest in you, your family and the community where you live.

Foresters Community Initiative Grants help support projects that respond to a real need and have a positive impact on the community. As a member, your local volunteerism work could be further enhanced by a monetary grant - just click on the links to the left to find out more about Foresters Community Initiative.

Helping you deliver inspiring community activities is an important part of our purpose. 

Foresters Community Initiative Grants are non-contractual, subject to eligibility requirements and limitations and may be changed or canceled at any time.  


Community Initiative Application

Community Initiative Report

Community Initiative Guidelines

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Regional Council Officers

President
Pat Thompson – 630 719 1559, foresterspatt@att.net  
Vice President
Dan Lenihan – 773 239 8344, dlen21752@sbcglobal.net  
Past President
LeRoy Wieczorek – 708 532 4185, jaja26@comcast.net  
Secretary
Bonnie Culver – 708 597 6888, Bculver833@comcast.net  
Treasurer
Sandi Copolillo - 708 710 0074, scopolillo@comcast.net  

Councilors
Susan Panepinto   
Sally Franz