Newsletter for July 7, 2025

💃 Fun Night - All American Picnic:  July 11th
The WLTG All-American Picnic will be held Friday, July 11, 2025 at 6PM to 9PM at the Moose Lodge in Swansea Food, Games and Music! Come join us!

• Must RSVP to attend

🎬 WLTG Day at the Movies!! - July 15th

• Trolls World Tour movie on Tuesday, July 15th at the Lincoln Theater 10:00AM
• FREE Summer movie series.
• Doors open 9:30am Full Concession Stand is open.

🏃 Jennifer Mueller Memorial 5K Run: July 12th

• Saturday, July 12th 8:00am St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church
• SO Cheer will be attending for the third year to cheer on the walkers.
• Part of the proceeds will be donated to SO Cheer for their continued support of this walk.
• All are welcome to register as a walker or come support the cause.

👥 Finance Committee Meeting - July 14th

• Monday July 14th 6:30-8:30PM
• Will offer both online and in person (details coming soon)

📢 Fun Night Committee Meeting: July 8th

• 7:00pm Swansea Moose
• This committee is made up of parents / guardians / volunteers to help plan our monthly fun nights. All are welcome to attend. We would love to see you there!!

👥 Member Committee Meeting: July 8th

• 7:30pm Swansea Moose
• This committee is made up of our participating members who would like to help give their ideas and input for Without Limits - Team Galaxy. They also help with Fun Nights. All members are welcome.

📢 SO Cheer Jersey orders due
Contact Louis Kreutzberg by July 5th

Theater Practices Schedules:
🎭  Seussical Theater – Rehearsals & Show Info 
📍 Venue Confirmed:  O’Fallon First United Methodist Church
504 E Hwy 50, O’Fallon, IL (across from the high school)
🎬 Show Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
🕛 Showtimes: 12:00PM & 2:00PM

📆 Rehearsal Week at Venue: Tuesday, July 15 – Friday, July 18
🕕 6:00PM – 8:00PM (Each evening)
📌 Note: No practice on Monday, July 14
More details will be shared closer to that week.

📅 Weekly Rehearsal Schedule
Saturday, July 12 @ 10:30AM – Final Scene Review
👥 Full Cast Called – EVERYONE

👕 Show Shirts Available Now!

• White Short Sleeve T-Shirts with Seussical logo on front and cast names on the back
• $18 (Youth–XL), $20 (2XL), $21 (3XL), $22 (4XL)

📧 To order: Email [email protected]
💳 Pay by check (to Ellen Schwoebel) or Venmo (@schwoebels)

📢 Reminder: Please be respectful of the venue property and note that backstage space will be limited. The church is excited to support our production—let’s show our gratitude!

Dance Practices Schedules:

Next THURSDAY -- 7/10 -- all

• 7/10 -- all
• 7/11 -- Dress rehearsal (location TBD)
• 7/12 -- Recital Saturday @ 2 pm!
  
  

🩰 "I Feel Like Dancin'" Recital:
📅 July 12 @ 2PM | Christ Church – Scott Campus
​Date & Time:  

• Please arrive at the recital venue at 1PM on July 12
• Recital will begin promptly at 2PM, Saturday July 12

Venue

• Christ Church, Scott Campus
• Entry will be donation ONLY

Costume

• Everyone will wear their provided costume for both TAP & JAZZ
• Hip Hop is jeans (or leggings) and a t-shirt
• Solo / Duo costumes should be the ones worn for competition

Hair & Makeup

• Long hair is in a high, slicked back ponytail
• Short hair should be just out of face

Video / Pictures

• Please take as many pictures and videos as you like
• Please no flash or audio clicks

💲 Membership Dues – 2025
💻 Pay your dues online via Square link 

👕 WLTG Merch Store – Now Open!
Check out our updated merchandise with the new logo!

⚽ Sports Updates & Opportunities

With the extreme heat effecting sport schedules this week, please check your email, Facebook or contact your coach directly before you leave for any practice or event to confirm it is still happening.  

📌 Sports Coach Survey - NEED YOUR VOICE
✅ Region J would like to know what types of sports you'd like training in.  Form Entry Here.

🏀 Coaches & Volunteers Wanted
We're expanding! Join us to support athletes and meet coach-to-athlete ratio goals.
✅ No experience needed—training provided.

📌 Sports Practice Info
Requirements to Participate in WLTG Sports:

1. WLTG membership
2. Registered in the Special Olympics Digital CoE Portal
3. Completed WLTG Waiver & Release

💡 Questions? Contact Amanda Lutz or Ellen Schwoebel.

📢 Bowling Starting

• Bowling will starts this Sunday @ July 13th 6:00PM at the Bel Air Bowl 6PM
• Interested in helping or to be a unified partner, you will need to get registered as a Special Olympics Class A Volunteer

⛳ Golf

• Golf is canceled for Thursday, June 26th | Orchards Golf Course
• Be aware of possible weather cancelation due to excessive heat
• Regionals: August 1
  📞 Contact: Jeff Elder | 314-780-1696

🎾 Tennis
Congratulations to our Tennis Team Athletes at Regionals this weekend!!
We brought home many medals and STATE QUALIFIERS!!
All those who participated will advance to state.

State Tennis practice Schedule :

• Practice:  July 12, 19, 26 at 9AM @ Mascoutah High School
• Please let us know if you are NOT able to attend practice so we can plan accordingly.

• NO Tennis practice Saturday, July 9th and August 2nd
• Tennis State: STATE COMPETITION: All singles, doubles and unified teams will be eligible for advancement to the State Tournament, which will be held in Bloomington on August 16-17, 2025
• Tennis Camp with Dave Lippe @ Edwardsville HS on July 11th from 10 to 11 - Must RSVP

🏈 Flag Football

• Practice on July 8 | Tuesday @ 6PM 
• Practice will be held at large field @ 8012 Savannah Hills Blvd, OFallon, IL
• Be aware of possible weather cancelation due to excessive heat
• ​Regionals: September 28 | Mascoutah
• Contact Randy Homberg for details.

🥎 Softball

• Mondays @ 6PM | Mascoutah HS
• Regionals: August 2nd | Springfield
• State: September 6 (if qualified)
  📧 Contact:  Jenn for questions

🏐 Volleyball

• Begins July 9 | Wednesdays @ 6PM & 7PM | Leu Civic Center

 To Register:

• Please email [email protected] with:
• Athlete's name
• Shirt size
• Age
• Indicate whether you're registering for Competitive or Skills volleyball
•  You may also contact Sonji directly at 618-250-2962

 More details are available at:
 https://www.withoutlimits-teamgalaxy.com/volleyball.html
🧢 Help us pick the shirt design! 

🎯 Bags / Cornhole
🎉 Summer tournament coming soon! Stay tuned.

📢 Organizational Leadership Update
We’re announcing a leadership transition:

• Amanda Lutz has been appointed as the new SOAD. Amanda will lead:
  • Athlete registrations
  • Center of Excellence (CoE) Portal
  • Coach certifications
  • Event coordination
  • Communications with Special Olympics Illinois
• Mari Seper will lead the WLTG Sports Committee, assisting Amanda with program planning and execution.

🙌 Please join us in welcoming Amanda and Mari into their new leadership roles!

🤝 Get Involved
🧢 Want to join a committee, volunteer, or just ask questions?
📧 Email us: [email protected]
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