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NOVEMBER 2023

CROYA's Top 10 List!

Click these links to see photos from CROYA's October meetings and programs! Middle School Fall Dance, Ghost in the Graveyard,

Pink Party, Halloween Spooktacular!

10. CROYA's October programs were full of fun and excitement, including the Middle School Fright Fest Trip, Middle School Dance, and exciting High School meetings with great Halloween costumes!

Click Here for the Poinsettia Order Form!

9. CROYA's POINSETTIA SALE is happening NOW! Click on the link above for the order form, or call CROYA at (847) 810-3980. The deadline to order is Wednesday, November 15th. We are selling 3 sizes of red and white poinsettias, Christmas Cactuses, and Frosty Ferns! The funds raised from the sale go toward Senior Awards, youth scholarships, and more! Pick up days are Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd.

8. CROYA's November meetings are going to be great! Middle School Meetings are every Tuesday from 4:00-4:30pm. Come hear about what programs are coming up, play a fun activity, and enjoy a special snack. The High School Meetings are on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm, and include announcements and a fun activity!

November 1st - How Well Do You Know Me?

November 8th - Donut Bowl Flag Football with the Police

November 15th - Minute to Win It

November 22nd - Friendsgiving (Note time: 12:00-2:00pm)

November 29th - Silent Library (1st time ever at CROYA!)

7. CROYA's Cooking Club is every Thursday from 4:00-5:00pm. And, crumbl club is back by popular demand on Friday, November 3rd at 4:00pm! Come taste-test this week's crumbl cookies, but YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE. Click Here to e-mail Rick, or come to CROYA before Friday to sign up.

Click Here for French Market Boutique Info.!

6. CROYA is hosting the LF/LB Artisan Guild's French Market Boutique on Saturday, Nov. 4th and Sunday, Nov. 5th from 10:00am - 4:00pm. This is a great opportunity to buy gifts for the holidays and to enjoy treats made by Taste of Paris Cafe's French Baker Claude Bouteille! A portion of the proceeds will support CROYA programs!

5. CROYA's Middle School Executive Committee meeting is on Monday, Nov. 6th at 2:45pm. Come help Leslie and Rick plan upcoming Middle School programs! Then head up town to sell Poinsettias to the Lake Forest stores. Poinsettia sellers will earn CROYA merchandise, and possibly even cash prizes!

4. Do you have a student who wants to learn to play an instrument? We have the perfect opportunity for them! Activator Music Academy teaches music lessons at CROYA! You can learn piano, guitar, bass, vocals, drums, cello, and more! Activator offers music lessons with great teachers at an affordable price! Click here for the Activator website, and click here to e-mail Activator Music Manager Nick Christofalos.

3. CROYA's 25th annual High School DONUT BOWL is Wednesday, November 8th at LFHS West Campus! Come play football with the LF & LB Police Officers! Then stay for dinner and discussion to break down the stereotypes that exist between Police Officers and Youth.

5:30pm - Flag Football with the Police

6:30pm - Pizza and Donuts

7:00-8:00pm - High School Topic Night Discussion

2. CROYA's Friendsgiving Event for Alumni and current youth is Wednesday, November 22nd from 12:00 - 2:00pm. Come for food, fun, and friendship! Then earn a FREE CROYA T-shirt by helping out at the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 24th. Meet at the Market Square fountain at 3:45pm.

And the #1 thing happening at CROYA is...

1. CROYA's FALL RETREAT is the weekend of November 17th - 19th at Camp Henry Horner! Approximately 100 high school youth will participate in an amazing CROYA tradition dating back to the late 1980's! CROYA has a fall and spring retreat each year.

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