Mark your calendars, because on Saturday November 7th we're going to be shaking and grooving for a great cause! From 9AM to noon we'll be bringing red hot Zumba action to Higher Ground's Ballroom to benefit AMTRYKES. This event is going to be HUGE!!! We're bringing in Zumba instructors from all over the state to strut their stuff for the crowd.

*The link to register is http://https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1800747
or you can go to www.active.com and search for "ambucs".

*Love a challenge? Get out there are collect at least $60 in donations (prizes for the biggest haul!). A printable sponsor sheet will be sent to you via email after you register.

*Not into sponsorship? Participants not bringing in donations can pay $25 at the door.

The day will look like this:
9-9:25 sign in
9:30-11:30 AWESOME 2 HOUR CLASS
(big group photo will be taken half-way through)
11:30-noon snacks and PRIZES

Never heard of Zumba? Zumba is a Latin and International dance-based fitness program so fun and so addicting it has literally taken off all over the world. Zumba fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Incorporating Salsa, Merengue, Samba, Cha-Cha, Cumbia, Reggaton, and more Zumba keeps it hot! ANYBODY can Zumba. Whether you have "two left feet" or were born to boogie- if you can move, you can Zumba! The music makes it impossible to keep still. You've got moves you've never used- come join the party and discover them with us...

Still curious about Zumba? Check out zumba.com or here's a great article from CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/09/22/hm.zumba.dance.exercise/index.html

Now a little about AMTRYKES-
What is the AmTryke® therapeutic tricycle? For years, the AmTryke has benefited and delighted children with disabilities. It gives children the opportunity to experience the fun and independence of riding a bicycle with their siblings and friends.
This unique tricycle is hand and/or foot powered. It improves motor coordination, increases self-esteem and is fun to ride!

Physical and occupational therapists acknowledge the AmTryke tricycle's therapeutic benefits to patients, citing improved motor skills and strength development. In fact, the AmTryke was inspired by a therapist.

There is a tryke available for children of all ages! There are also lots of available to make the AmTryke accessible to children with a variety of disabilities. Check us out on the web at www.ambucs.com/amtryke/ or do a search for "AMTRYKES" for more information as well as some inspiring stories. Do you know a child with disabilities who you think could benefit from an AmTryke® therapeutic tricycle?

We all agree that AmTrykes are amazing and life changing, but they don't come cheap. Our goal is to raise enough to provide Trykes for all the kids on Vermont's wait-list as well as bring in some stock bikes as more requests come in to our local chapter.

So, what are you waiting for? LET'S DANCE!!