2026 Kiwanis Division Pickleball Fundraiser for Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation (KNRF)
When: Sunday April 12 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm, (courts will be available at 11:30 am for warm up)
SIGN UP WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 30 PLAYERS ARE REGISTERED
Cost: $25.00 per player
Where: Madison Meadows Athletic Center, 500 E. Wilson Ave., Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 519-5859
Play: Individualsโ tournament โ actual play is with a revolving partner. 6 Pickleball courts, 5 players per court, so up to 30 players. Each player is given a random number which determines their starting position, their teammates and opposition for Round 1. One player will sit out for each game. Each player earns the number of points their doubles team earns, at the end of the first game, players rotate according to their random number. Play continues in this manner until each player has played 5 games and played with all players as a partner for doubles play. At the end of Round 1, the 6 players (ie 1 per court) with the most points move to Round 2. Round 2 progresses in a similar style to Round1 to determine a winner. There will be prizes awarded to the top two players after both rounds are completed.
Read About KNRF to learn more about initiative that provides grants to doctors conducting research to find cures or improvements to the quality of life of children and patients afflicted with diseases of the nervous system.
This is the second post entitled 'who are Kiwanis' Besides helping local kids we also try to find speakers who can add color or fill in the blanks regarding our local community. We have entertained speakers covering such topics as. ) Contact information for local public health issues. ) History of indigenous tribes and explorers and their trade routes traversing DuPage County. ) Conservation efforts on DuPage County's 26,000 acres of open land.
We welcome new guest speakers for our meetings which are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. If you are interested, contact Kiwanis Club of Glen Ellyn Il. ... See MoreSee Less
Over the next few posts I will attempt to answer a question that I am often asked. "just what is Kiwanis?" I will largely answer this pictorially due to the breadth of our efforts. This first set is called 'Volunteerism' and is framed around our efforts to work in concert with Glen House Food Pantry and bringing a bit of joy to those who may not see sufficient food for the week. Sometimes we may need to postpone our own meals to make 104 kids a bit happier.๐ ... See MoreSee Less
New leaders, new opportunities, new adventures ahead!
The WDSRA Aktion Club kicked off another exciting season with its annual Officer Installation Ceremony! Representatives from the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Kiwanis International as well as members from the Kiwanis of Glen Ellyn led the ceremony, sharing the responsibilities of each role and officially installing our new officers. The evening concluded with dinner and plenty of excitement for the year ahead.
Please join us in congratulating our new leadership team!
Pictured front, left-right:
Dawson โ Treasurer Dave โ Vice President Kristen โ Secretary Leah โ President
Pictured back, left -right:
Nancy Minor - Kiwanis member & former WDSRA Superintendent of Recreation Emily Ackerman - WDSRA Program Manager Mary Zeronas โ Kiwanis District Governor Megan Maulding - WDSRA Program Supervisor and Aktion Club Head Instructor Belinda Mahon โ Kiwanis of Glen Ellyn President ... See MoreSee Less
2026 Kiwanis Division Pickleball Fundraiser for Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation (KNRF)
When: Sunday April 12 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm, (courts will be available at 11:30 am for warm up)
SIGN UP WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 30 PLAYERS ARE REGISTERED
Cost: $25.00 per player
Where: Madison Meadows Athletic Center, 500 E. Wilson Ave., Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 519-5859
Play: Individualsโ tournament โ actual play is with a revolving partner. 6 Pickleball courts, 5 players per court, so up to 30 players. Each player is given a random number which determines their starting position, their teammates and opposition for Round 1. One player will sit out for each game. Each player earns the number of points their doubles team earns, at the end of the first game, players rotate according to their random number. Play continues in this manner until each player has played 5 games and played with all players as a partner for doubles play. At the end of Round 1, the 6 players (ie 1 per court) with the most points move to Round 2. Round 2 progresses in a similar style to Round1 to determine a winner. There will be prizes awarded to the top two players after both rounds are completed.
Read About KNRF to learn more about initiative that provides grants to doctors conducting research to find cures or improvements to the quality of life of children and patients afflicted with diseases of the nervous system.
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October 2026
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Snack Packs
•Snack Packs
October 1, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry, 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club to assemble snack packs for food insecure children.
For more information contact Glenn Scottย [email protected]ย 312-318-7983 orย
Penny Linnewehย [email protected]ย 630-508-1019
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Snack Packs
•Snack Packs
October 7, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club assembling snack packs for food insecure children
For more information contact Glenn Scottย [email protected]ย 312-318-7983 orย
Penny Linnewehย [email protected]ย 630-508-1019
See more details
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Snack Packs
•Snack Packs
October 8, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry, 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club to assemble snack packs for food insecure children.
For more information contact Glenn Scottย [email protected]ย 312-318-7983 orย
Penny Linnewehย [email protected]ย 630-508-1019
See more details
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Snack Packs
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Kiwanis BOD Meeting
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October 14, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club assembling snack packs for food insecure children
For more information contact Glenn Scottย [email protected]ย 312-318-7983 orย
Penny Linnewehย [email protected]ย 630-508-1019
See more details
Kiwanis BOD Meeting
October 14, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Village Links of Glen Ellyn, 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, USA
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Snack Packs
•Snack Packs
October 15, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry, 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club to assemble snack packs for food insecure children.
For more information contact Glenn Scottย [email protected]ย 312-318-7983 orย
Penny Linnewehย [email protected]ย 630-508-1019
See more details
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Snack Packs
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Membership Meeting
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October 21, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club assembling snack packs for food insecure children
For more information contact Glenn Scottย [email protected]ย 312-318-7983 orย
Penny Linnewehย [email protected]ย 630-508-1019
See more details
Membership Meeting
October 21, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Reserve 22, 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, USA
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Snack Packs
•Snack Packs
October 22, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry, 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club to assemble snack packs for food insecure children.
For more information contact Glenn Scottย [email protected]ย 312-318-7983 orย
Penny Linnewehย [email protected]ย 630-508-1019
See more details
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Snack Packs
•Snack Packs
October 28, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club assembling snack packs for food insecure children
For more information contact Glenn Scottย [email protected]ย 312-318-7983 orย
Penny Linnewehย [email protected]ย 630-508-1019
See more details
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Snack Packs
•Snack Packs
October 29, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry, 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club to assemble snack packs for food insecure children.
For more information contact Glenn Scottย [email protected]ย 312-318-7983 orย
Penny Linnewehย [email protected]ย 630-508-1019
See more details
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This is the second post entitled 'who are Kiwanis' Besides helping local kids we also try to find speakers who can add color or fill in the blanks regarding our local community. We have entertained speakers covering such topics as.
) Contact information for local public health issues.
) History of indigenous tribes and explorers and their trade routes traversing DuPage County.
) Conservation efforts on DuPage County's 26,000 acres of open land.
We welcome new guest speakers for our meetings which are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. If you are interested, contact Kiwanis Club of Glen Ellyn Il. ... See MoreSee Less
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Over the next few posts I will attempt to answer a question that I am often asked. "just what is Kiwanis?" I will largely answer this pictorially due to the breadth of our efforts. This first set is called 'Volunteerism' and is framed around our efforts to work in concert with Glen House Food Pantry and bringing a bit of joy to those who may not see sufficient food for the week. Sometimes we may need to postpone our own meals to make 104 kids a bit happier.๐ ... See MoreSee Less
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aktion club installation group shot
Aktion Club
New leaders, new opportunities, new adventures ahead!
The WDSRA Aktion Club kicked off another exciting season with its annual Officer Installation Ceremony! Representatives from the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Kiwanis International as well as members from the Kiwanis of Glen Ellyn led the ceremony, sharing the responsibilities of each role and officially installing our new officers. The evening concluded with dinner and plenty of excitement for the year ahead.
Please join us in congratulating our new leadership team!
Pictured front, left-right:
Dawson โ Treasurer
Dave โ Vice President
Kristen โ Secretary
Leah โ President
Pictured back, left -right:
Nancy Minor - Kiwanis member & former WDSRA Superintendent of Recreation
Emily Ackerman - WDSRA Program Manager
Mary Zeronas โ Kiwanis District Governor
Megan Maulding - WDSRA Program Supervisor and Aktion Club Head Instructor
Belinda Mahon โ Kiwanis of Glen Ellyn President ... See MoreSee Less
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