SOKOL CHICAGOLAND NEWS & VIEWS Fall 2015

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TRACK & FIELD – Places Announced I DATES Five Sokol Chicagoland gymnasts competed in I Monday, the Central District Track & Field event on October 3rd, I December 14 2015. Always a fun event, each of the five came home I Sokol with a 1st place or ribbon for their efforts. I Chicagoland Marcel, age 9, 1st Place; Asina, age7, Red Ribbon; I Unit Caitlin, age 8, Blue Ribbon; Rylie , age 9, White Ribbon; I Meeting Andrea Scheirer, Age 50-59 division, 1st Place. I [See Notice [See photos of coaches & gymnasts on p. 4.] I on pg. 5] Sokol Chicagoland is proud of each of the gymnasts I and sends hearty congratulations to the coaches! I Na’zdar! I ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^^~^~^^~^~^

All Souls' Day, November 2 All Souls’ Day fell on November 2nd. The official Czech name is

Památka zesnulých ("a remembrance of those who have passed"), but

everyone calls the day dušičky ("little souls") or všech svatých ("of all

saints"). People sometimes compare this old tradition to Halloween, but the

two don’t have much in common. Dušičky is a quiet time in the Czech

Republic. People visit the graves of family members and relatives to light

candles, lay flowers and wreaths and spend a few moments. If All Souls’ Day

falls on a work day, trips to the cemetery are often taken during the

preceding or following weekend.

The flickering glow of hundreds of freshly lit candles makes the

atmosphere at cemeteries during dušičky time quite beautiful. The weather

is usually chilly or rainy, but it doesn’t prevent Czechs from observing the

tradition.

Source: My Czech Republic.com

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SENIOR II CO-ED CLASS at Sokol Chicagoland …provides as much, or as little, physical activity as any participant might try to do, while enjoying a warm, friendly environment. Happy chatter is heard regularly, sharing stories of long-ago years and Sokol participation as children, gardening tips, recitations of chore lists, and sharing food items brought to share at lunch time.

Above, Frank Michalek keeps strong with “crunchies” using a stability ball. Sis. Andrea Scheirer is the instructor for this class which is very well taught and offers a great variety of exercises, warm ups, walking, timed circuits with a variety of “stations”, and weight-lifting. The Senior II Co-Ed Class meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 11:00 a.m. Class is followed by bring-your-own lunch, but often class members bring treats to share. Sometimes the “treats” are actually GOOD-for-you munchies. There is always a lot to talk about around the tables in the upstairs open area near the “kitchen”. Come join the group for morning fun and Stretching followed by exercises!

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The Dobias twins, Mildred “Millie” and Nada enjoy the fun and camaraderie of the Senior II Co-Ed class. The workout helps keep them stay ready for gardening chores. Use of stretchy, exercise bands at the stall bars is a frequent component of the timed circuit stations. Colorful “medicine balls” of varying weights are also used to perform “choppers”, side-to-side moves, and lifting from one side floor level to the other side above head level (equivalent to putting an item on a shelf). The Sr. II Co-Ed class frequently uses large exercise balls in various ways. Bro. Frank is seen doing “crunchies” with his feet on top of the ball on the previous page. Come join us; it’s a LOT of FUN!!!

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Coach Mike Michalek with Marcel, age 9, 1st Place. Marcel’s best event was Basketball Throw, but evidently he really likes Running High Jump, too. Running High Jump draws a large crowd of spectators, cheering for their favorite gymnasts.

Caitlin, age 8, Blue Ribbon; and Asina, age7, Red Ribbon, with Coach Jessica Vierke. Caitlin’s best event was High Jump and Asina’s best event was Basketball Throw.

Coach Stacey Domzalski with Rylie, age 9, White Ribbon. Rylie’s best event was Running Long Jump.

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GET ACTIVE --- JOIN SOKOL CHICAGOLAND --- STAY ACTIVE For more registration information, contact Sokol Chicagoland’s physical director, Sally Bukovsky, at (630) 852-3467

SOKOL CHICAGOLAND OFFICERS: CHICAGOLAND SOKOL BUILDING Mary Ellen Newsom, President ASSOCIATION (CSBA) OFFICERS: Frank Michalek, Vice President Frank Michalek, President Vacant, Secretary Carolee Michalek, Vice President Jack Scheirer, Treasurer Beverly Domzalski, Secretary Andrea Scheirer, Financial Secretary Andrea Scheirer, Treasurer Sally Bukovsky, Women’s Physical Director Board Members: Mike Michalek, Men’s Physical Director Sally Bukovsky, Florence DelCarlo, Ellen Lacina, Education Director Laura Kwak, Daniel Michalek (emeritus), Vacant, Membership Director Mary Ellen Newsom (Unit President) and Vacant, Newsletter Editor Diane Hansen, General Manager, Elite Anny Moravec, Adbook Coordinator Sports Complex

Sokol Chicagoland

(630) 852-3467

Unit Membership Meeting To be held Monday December 14th, 2015

6:00 Dinner - 7:00 Gift Exchange & Meeting at the home of Flo DelCarlo

7 S 560 Oak Trails Dr., Naperville, IL 60540 pot-luck dinner & white elephant gift exchange

Bring a dish to pass and gift, if you wish to participate in the gift exchange.

Sokol Chicagoland Mailing Address: P. O. Box 1042

Downers Grove, IL 60515 ~ or ~

Elite Sports Complex 6360 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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2015-2016 Calendar December 5 Central District Boys Skills Testing and Competition, Sokol Spirit 13 Central District Rhythmics Competition, Sokol Chicagoland (Elite) Central District Executive Board w/ Delegates Meeting - CANCELLED HAPPY HOLIDAYS! January 2016 8 – 10 Central District Skills & Progressions Clinic, Sokol Tabor, 1602 Clarence, Berwyn, IL 60402 Sokol Chicagoland P. O. Box 1042 Downers Grove, IL 60515 TO: