2002 Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Jan Costello
Phone: 217-785-9020, TTY: 1-800-252-8966

February 4, 2002

Ms. Illinois American Classic Woman Pageant Approaching

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The 13th Annual Ms. Illinois American Classic Woman Pageant will be held March 14 – 17, 2002, at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Oakbrook Terrace.

"We are looking forward to another exciting pageant" said Margo E. Schreiber, Director of the Illinois Department on Aging. "It is a wonderful venue in which to showcase the health, vitality and talents of older Illinois women."

The Ms. Illinois American Classic Woman Pageant is for women age 60 and older. Judges consider interview, stage presence, talent and life philosophies. The winner travels the state promoting wellness and fitness, and encouraging other adults to become involved in worthwhile activities. The winner also represents Illinois in the National American Classic Woman Pageant held in the fall in Dubuque, Iowa.

This years Coronation Presentation will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2002, in the Sheraton Hotel's Grand Ballroom, to be followed by a reception and silent auction. Tickets are available to the public for $25. In addition, a talent show will be presented at 7 p.m. by former contestants and National Queen Ms. Nancy Kinwen.

For more information about the Ms. Illinois American Classic Woman Pageant, call the Illinois Department on Aging's Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966 (Voice and TTY) or visit the Department's web site at www.state.il.us/aging.

In addition to the Illinois Department on Aging, pageant sponsors are the Illinois Department of Human Services, Mather Lifeways, Community Care Systems and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

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Contact

For more information, call the Illinois Department on Aging's Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966 (Voice and TTY).