Orange Bike Parade September 12th
Pack
up your gear, decorate your bike and ride with us! On Sunday September 12th, Hansje=
Brinker Guild is organizing the annual family
oriented fundraiser benefitting Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Biking is an essential part of Dutch culture, not on=
ly
because it is a means to get somewhere, but it is also good for the
environment and a healthy and fun activity for all ages. The Orange Bike Parade is a spon=
sored
5 mile bike ride along the Sammamish River Trail from Marymoor Park
to Redhook Brewery in Woodinville. An event f=
or the
entire family. Bring anything on wheels; your bike, roller blades, etc. to
celebrate and join us afterwards for a picnic.
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the most sponsors, the child (<12 yr) with most sponsors and for the m=
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originally decorated bike.
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You c=
an
register with you family team on-line
at
www.orangebikeparade.dojiggy.com.
There
is a $10
registration fee per participant
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to
celebrate this special day in honor of the Dutch Queen on May 1st
at the Oranjeschool on =
Mercer Island. The event, organized b=
y the
Hansje Brinker Guild, with traditional Dutch games and food, a silent auc=
tion
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Traditional Dutch food=
like
croquettes from De Brink Catering, syrup waffles (st=
roopwafels),
satay from Julia’s Indonesian Kitc=
hen, and
home-made Dutch apple pie made by our members are all too irresistible. <=
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Children enjoyed games=
like
stilt walking, pin the tail and nail dropping. Even the adults could not
resist playing games such as “zaklopen.=
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Other highlights were =
wonderful
raffle items like lunch, Dutch goodies, birthday parties, family fun
packages, etc and a great silent auction, with items such as a cruise for=
two
with Holland America Line and a Gazelle Tour Popular Lady bike, a Dutch
“omafiets” from the Dutch Bike Co=
. All raffle and silent auction ite=
ms for
this event were donated by our wonderful donors listed on the left sideba=
r.
Thank you so much for your generosity!
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Even Princess Maxima came to visit!
If
you missed the celebration this year,
make
sure you won’t next year!!
April
30, 2011.
The power of music
Ho=
spitalization
can be a very stressful experience for children both physically and
emotionally. One of the ways the Child Life Department of Seattle
Children’s tries to help the patients is through music therapy. It =
offers
patients a familiar and positive way to cope with their stay in the hospi=
tal.
Through music experiences, patients can regain a sense of control,
independence, and confidence. Music can be a medium of communication and a
strategy for refocusing attention during painful procedures or long treat=
ments,
and a source of emotional support.
![](3D"HansjeHappeningsVol1-2_files/image019.jpg") How important musi=
c can be
in the life of a sick child is shown by 8-year-old “superhero”=
; Rishi Nair. This musically gifted patient performed at a spe=
cial
concert held for Seattle Children’s with the Seattle Symphony and M=
ateo
Messina, Grammy award-winning composer and producer and very loyal volunt=
eer at
Seattle Children’s. You can find an interview with Rishi
and Mateo at the Today Show by clicking on the following link.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/3712803=
4#37128034
![](3D"HansjeHappeningsVol1-2_files/image021.gif") Painting for Seattle
Children’s
Did you know that we have some very talented arti=
sts in
the Hansje Brinker Guild? A group of our members have been painting for t=
he
guild. The artwork is sold and all proceeds benefit our guild. Much of the
artwork was sold during the Queen’s Day celebration.
To learn more, please contact Carola Dopps at 425-765-6110 or vicepresident@hansjebrinkerguild.org.
Volunteering for Hansje
+ Hansje is always loo=
king for
new members. In t=
he
past few months we were proud to welcome Jan Boon as a new member. Interested in becoming a member =
too:
please contact our Member Chair Elle Kaandorp at membership@hansjebrinkerguild.o=
rg.
All NEW member who sign up before October 1st
2010, will receive a free Hansje Brinker T-shirt. <=
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Make a
difference! Call a friend today to become a member too!=
+ Hansje Brinker need=
s a communications
officer. Who is willing to join the board and help us kee=
p our
website and newsletter in good shape? This function is essential to keep
Hansje Brinker running and we would love to welcome you to our team!
+ Hansje Brinker is looking for event
volunteers to help at the upcomi=
ng Orange
Bike Parade. Are you interested in being part of our setting up or clean =
up
team, assisting during the ride or help with the picnic? For all volunteer
opportunities please contact Sofie
Vriends at 206-93-0802 or =
info@hansjebrinkerguild.org
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+ Are you interested in volunteering at the hospi=
tal
and participate in an art project? Sea=
ttle
Children’s Hospital welcomes special entertainment and special visitors to support patients and fami=
lies
through music, magic, drama, dance and other joyful activities. If you ha=
ve
ideas or would like to join other members, please contact Carola Dopps at
vicepresident@hansjebrinkerguild.org.
Contact information
For any additional information regarding the topi=
cs in this newsletters or if you like to unsubscribe to th=
is
newsletter please send an e-mail to info@hansjebrinkerguild.org.
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