Fall Frolic

By joining us for the Fall Frolic, you will be investing directly into the personal development of young lives.

In 1994, a unique partnership was formed between South Bend Center for the Homeless and The Montessori Academy at Edison Lakes, one of the largest Montessori schools in the United States. Because of this partnership, a preschool program now serves children ages three to six at the Centers Montessori Preschool Classroom, 813 South Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601, (574) 282-8700. Five days a week, six hours a day, the program is staffed by one certified Montessori teacher and an assistant teacher, leading the only Montessori school in the nation which serves homeless children.

Your participation in the Annual Fall Frolic will help raise funds to support the Centers Montessori Preschool Classroom and help break the cycle of homelessness. You may wish to consider sponsoring a child for one day ($20), one week ($100), one month ($433), or one year ($5200). Children who come through the door of this special classroom have experienced the extremes of human existence: hunger, poverty, abuse, homelessness, neglect, and death. For many, the Center provides a first experience in their young lives of meeting their own needs with a measure of order. Within the limits of self-discipline, they experience the respect and value of being a contributing member in this classroom community.

to email Kiernan Anzelc or phone 574/254-9676.

to email Donna Voor or phone 574/257-4257.

The Fall Frolic is a quality racing event providing participants of all ages and abilities a physical challenge, while giving generously to the community of children at the Center for the Homeless. The Fall Frolic committee is pleased to announce the move to Chip Timing for the 2008 Fall Frolic. Chip timing will provide a flawless experience for the increasing number of participants who support this important event. Because the process of matching times to numbers is computerized, human error is minimized and times can be made available almost instantaneously through the system. We look forward to implementing this system. Thank you again to every individual who supported Fall Frolic 2007 and made this the most successful event in its history with 575 participants!

A Fun Run Tent will be located beside the registration tent. Children using the Fun Run tent need to be accompanied by an adult.

The Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. sharp so that parents can enjoy the festivities with their children. The children will need adult supervision while the parents are racing. We do not have staff assigned to supervise the children. Face painting and craft activities provided will be provided. Anyone interested in helping out is welcome!

Parents do not have to sign up to run in the 5K or 10K in order to have their children participate in the Fun Run. The course is
on the school grounds. Your child will receive a race number, a long sleeve t-shirt and a goodie bag. Refreshments are provided. The cost is $15.00 per child which benefits our classroom at the South Bend Center for the Homeless. Come out and have some fun with the whole family for a great cause!

TMA An Education for Life wristbands will be available at the front desk at The Montessori Academy prior to and on Race Day. You may purchase one wristband for $3, or ten for $20. All proceeds from wristband sales will directly benefit the Montessori Classroom at The Center for the Homeless.

Recycle your gently used running shoes! We will be collecting new and used shoes again this year to be donated to the guests of the Center for the Homeless. Donations can be made in the drop boxes at The Montessori Academy, 500 East Day Road, Mishawaka from September 1 through Race day. Shoes can be gently used or new athletic or street shoes in children's and adult sizes.