16June2009
Posted by admin under: activities.
Due to some unforeseen issues at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, the Horizon recruitment committee is still working diligently to make cabin placements and send finalized acceptance packets. We will keep you posted as soon as we get more information. We will not be able to accept all of our applicants this year, but we are trying to figure out ways to include as many campers and volunteers as possible.
Please be patient with us throughout this week. We will let you know as soon as we can.
Sincerely,
Horizon Recruitment Committee 2009
22May2009
Posted by Trimpe under: fundraising.
Saturday, June 13, Horizon will be hosting its annual Golf Scramble and Luau. Golfers will play 18 holes of golf at the lovely Links at Carillon Golf Course. It will be a best ball scramble and there will be exciting course games including, several opportunities for hole-in-one’s with prizes and a chance to win a Harley Davidson.
If you’re not into golfing, come join us for the Luau in the evening. There will be a pig roast with plenty to drink and a live band for your dancing pleasure. There is still room available for golfing and the luau, so register online at golf outing.
Could you use some extra cash? If so, take a chance on our Cash Raffle. Tickets are available for $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. There will be five winning prizes from fifth prize winning $100 up to the grand prize winner of $500! Winners need not be present so this is a great way to support the event if you’re not able to attend. For more information about purchasing raffle tickets prior to the event, please contact Michael Trimpe.
6May2009
Posted by Trimpe under: activities.
Horizon is busy planning 2009 Summer Camp. The activities staff are working on some new ideas for activities that will use this year’s theme “TV SHOWS.” We have the most adults with physical disabilities applying for this year’s camp but, we are needing volunteers. If you are able to volunteer this summer please fill out an application on our summer camp page. No experience necessary, just a willingness to help.
We could also use assistance to help set up camp, on Saturday, July 18. So if you are unable to come for the entire week, come on down Saturday to help in visit with your friends from Horizon. For more information about this year summer camp please e-mail camp@associationofhorizon.org.
27April2009
Posted by Trimpe under: fundraising.
Horizon’s Candlelight bowl was held on Saturday, April 25. Nearly 90 people were in attendance and everyone enjoyed themselves. The evening included three games of bowling. The final game, watching people bowl with their eyes closed, standing on one leg or bowling between your partner’s legs was entertaining even for the spectators. There was good food and excellent music provided by the DJ, A-Z Entertainment. The highlight of my evening was watching everyone trying to win a variety of wonderful raffle prizes, after all, the more raffle tickets you purchased the better chance of winning your prize.
Thanks to everyone for attending and especially the organizers of this fun event. Let me know when next year’s event is coming so I can put it on my calendar.
2April2009
Posted by Trimpe under: fundraising.
Horizon is bringing back its Candlelight bowl fundraiser. This fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 25. Dust off your bowling shoes and get ready for an exciting evening of fun with your Horizon friends & family. All proceeds from this event will help fund the 2009 summer camp program. Horizon needs your help to raise money!!!
To find out more information and how to register for bowling, click on the fundraising link and look for Bowl for Horizon. Register before before the date of the event to receive reduced price.
22March2009
Posted by Trimpe under: activities.
Saturday evening March 21, around 70 Horizon members enjoyed a well played hockey game. It was a good defensive battle and close game throughout. Ending regulation time in a 2-2 tie, entitled the audience to some extra hockey. The sudden-death period was not enough time to decide a winner, so we got to watch a shoot-out . Unfortunately the Chicago Wolves ended up going down in defeat but, Horizon did its best to scream and cheer the entire game.
How about that stream the entertaining laser light show when they announced the starting lineup? Very entertaining and worth the price of the ticket alone.
11March2009
Posted by Geri Skudney under: fundraising.
We have been getting some great activity on our GoodSearch page. I think it’s awesome how the members of this organization have stepped up and started doing this. Keep spreading the word, the more people we turn on to this simple way to support Horizon, the better! Don’t forget about GoodShop too, there are hundreds of stores to shop through. The link is right on the GoodSearch page.
Click the link below & start searching. 
2February2009
Posted by Trimpe under: fundraising.
The Morton Grove Foundation hosts an annual charity fundraiser and this year’s is on Thursday, March 5. “TASTE OF PARADISE” will be held at White Eagle Banquets & Restaurant, 6845 Milwaukee Ave. in Niles, Illinois. The foundation offers cuisine served by many of the area’s finest restaurants, along with raffles, silent auction and a live auction. Money from this event will be donated to some local charities and Horizon has been selected as a benefactor.
Admission tickets are $30 presale or $40 at the door. Raffle tickets are also available. If interested in showing your support for Horizon while enjoying a lot of good food, please contact Michael Trimpe for more information or read the article from the Sun-Times Morton Grove officials hope the economy won’t sour ‘Taste’.
19January2009
Posted by Trimpe under: activities.
TV SHOWS. At Hackney’s, they voted on this year’s T-shirt and the winner is
Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions. The committee is working hard planning this year summer camp. If you have any ideas or suggestions and would like to help, please visit the camp committee page and send us your ideas in an e-mail. Also, we are also looking for companies to help sponsor our T-shirts. For a small donation, companies can have their logo on the back of our shirts which are worn proudly year-round. For more information about the T-shirt sponsorship and request a letter, please e-mail Michael.Trimpe@associationofhorizon.org.
12January2009
Posted by Geri Skudney under: activities.
The official start to our 2009 camp season began Saturday at the Recruitment Kickoff Party at Hackney’s Glenview. Thank you to those who came out in the snowy weather to enjoy some time with their Horizon friends and to fill out their camp applications.
The application is now available on-line too. Since space is limited and we are anticipating a large number of new camper applicants, we have decided to fill spaces with previous Horizon campers up to March 10th. After March 10th we will begin to fill the remaining spaces on a first come, first served basis. If you are a new camper to our program, you can still submit your application before March 10th. You will be placed on a list according to date received and after March 10th we will fill remaining spaces from the list till we are full.
