THE DANES ARE COMING! THE DANES ARE COMING!
www.danesinthedesert.com

A friendly invasion of polite, happy and healthy Danes is coming to Tucson & Phoenix this January 22 – February 3rd.

The National Danish Performance Team returns with 33 of Denmarks’ best amateur gymnasts, ages 20-26, on a world-tour to promote their message of sport for life, sport for all. The gymnasts will lead free workshops in fitness and movement with thousands of youth all over Tucson, plus perform their amazing show ZOOM on January 27th at 2:00pm at Pima Community College West Campus Gymnasium.

Tickets go on sale January 7th at PCC Box Office or call 520-206-6986 to order over the phone.

Host Families are needed to house these delightful ambassadors of sport. Hosts are asked to provide a bed, breakfasts and some evening meals. Hosting is a great experience! Good friends are made and cultures are exchanged – it’s fun!
If you can host one or two gymnasts, please RSVP via email or call Mia at 520-370-0588

More great news: the Danish Ambassador to the United States, Peter Taksoe-Jensen has accepted the invitation to join us in Tucson as part of Danes in the Desert – a series of sports & culinary events, lectures, and exhibits. The Ambassador will meet local business, government & community leaders and give a public talk on Denmark’s Green Agenda and Sustainability practices. Opportunities to meet the Ambassador are being arrange. If you are interested in being part of a special business gathering with the Ambassador, reply via email or call Mia at 520-370-0588

Don’t miss the other great sporting event on January 26th at 1:00pm it’s DENMARK vs CANADA Men’s SOCCER at Kino Stadium.
This is the first international friendly soccer match to be held in Tucson! Wear your red & white and get ready for Danish Dynamite!
A portion of the proceeds from tickets purchased through this link will help support the Danish Club of Tucson:

https://fctucson.ticketsocket.com/mia

And…it wouldn’t be complete without DANISH FOOD & DRINKS!

A Danish Smorgasbord will be offered on February 2nd 1:00pm at the Pavilion at 3705 N. Old Sabino Canyon Road. Tickets are $30 and proceeds will support the Danish Club of Tucson. Reserve you tickets early – send an email to DanishClubofTucson@gmail.com
with the amount of tickets you wish to reserve…space is limited and you don’t want to miss the delicious Danish FOOD!

Visit Danes in the Desert to see the full schedule, get more information and – don’t forget to sign up as a HOST FAMILY.

Special thanks to our supporters & partners: Pima County Supervisor Elias, Pima Community College, Copenhagen Furnishings, Odense Marcipan U.S., Team Online, Danish Club of Tucson, Room of Rugs, University of Arizona Campus Health, and many individual donors.

Donations to this project are tax-deductible through the Danish Club of Tucson – thank you for your support!

Mia Hansen
Danes in the Desert – Coordinator
US Coordinator, National Danish Performance Team
www.NDPT.dk
(520) 370-0588

Denmark is actually one of the European countries I’ve been to, as our son wanted to see Legoland when he was younger.It was a terrific visit although we couldn’t understand a word of Danish!

Saturday, December 15th at 11:00am
Free Admission
Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway

Made possible by Cox Communications

Admission is 100% FREE–but to reserve a seat ahead of time, you can purchase a $5 concession voucher. Call the box office at 520-795-0844 for more details. They serve beer and delicious Fresco pizza. Click here for concession menu.

Come join us as we watch the Wildcats take on the Wolf Pack in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl!

Arizona, the first Pac-12 team to play in the Albuquerque-based bowl game, is 7-5 overall and have been ranked among the nation’s best all season, cracking the top 25 or receiving votes in every poll since Week 2. They upset two ranked teams, beating 18th-ranked Oregon State (59-38) and 10th-ranked USC (39-36). Arizona also boasts the nation’s leading rusher, Ka’Deem Carey, who has tallied 1,757 yards.

It is an interesting match-up with Nevada, which has the nation’s second leading rusher in Stefphon Jefferson. Arizona is seventh in the country in total offense while Nevada is 11th. The two programs have met before, but not since 1941. To date, the all-time series is 1-1-1.

“What a great matchup to kickoff college football’s post season,” Jeff Siembieda, Gildan New Mexico Bowl Executive Director said. “Two of the top offenses in America, the top two running backs in the country, two of college football’s top quarterbacks and playmakers all over the field. I think we’ve got the potential for a great, exciting football game.”

I attended the UA vs. ASU game (telecast via ESPN) on the Big Screen at the Loft Cinema, with some friends. It was amazing to watch such an exciting sports broadcast on a super-sized screen, with other enthusiastic loyal fans. Too bad we lost that game, but Go Cats on 12/15/12 in this bowl game.

Open House for Girls – Team El Grupo accepting new female riders!
Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Location: El Grupo clubhouse, 439 N. 6th Ave (SW corner 6th Ave & 6th St)

On Tuesday, November 27th El Grupo will hold an Open House specifically for girls aged 12-18 to come learn more about what El Grupo does and what it takes to be part of the team. Current and past female riders and coaches will be available to answer questions, tell stories, and inspire other girls to consider joining the team. New rider orientation for girls only (this time!) will begin in early December, following the Open House. Come learn about how to gain confidence, skills, friends, and fitness!

Team El Grupo is comprised of male and female youth aged 12-18 from diverse backgrounds, representing over 10 different middle and high schools in the Tucson/Pima County region. The Team rides road and mountain bikes competitively, as well as encourages bike touring, cyclo-cross and daily commuting. All team members engage in bicycle education, outreach and advocacy through the Youth Empowering Youth program. Team El Grupo has been providing opportunities of cycling to local teens that would not otherwise have them for over 7 years.

El Grupo’s mission is to empower youth through bicycles. Through its Team El Grupo and Youth Empowering Youth programs, El Grupo is getting youth on bikes, and they in turn are teaching, inspiring, and empowering other youth to ride, enjoy and love bikes. El Grupo reaches over 600 youth annually who are under served or simply uninspired and gives them something positive to be excited about, as well as confidence in themselves. El Grupo is fostering the next generation of active, health-conscious, and community-minded cycling enthusiasts and leaders in Tucson.
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Daniela Diamente
Director, El Grupo Youth Cycling
info@elgrupocycling.org
www.elgrupocycling.org

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