DOZIN' WITH THE DINO'S OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE

Chicago, Illinois - On Friday, March 4, 2011, along with my two grandsons, Nicholas Caldarazzo and Andrew Oskorep, my son  Jason, and his nephew Brian, we were with over 912 children and adults that arrived at the Field Museum in Downtown Chicago, for their overnight stay with "Dozin' With The Dino's"

They arrived with sleeping bags and pillows in hand to find a suitable sleeping place for the night. This was an event that was put together by the Four Polish Fraternal Organizations, the Polish National Alliance, Polish Women's Alliance, Polish Roman Catholic Union, and Polish Falcons. Our group leader was Sharon Zago, the Vice President of the Polish Women's Alliance.

The evening began with a workshop based on the Field Museum exhibition, followed by the screening of  the movie "Sue" the dinosaur. It was very informative for the children and adults alike. After the movie, the groups met with the Dinosauria team of Lisa Zago-Martin and Don Pfister, who allowed the children to hold actual dinosaur bones they were dug up from their excursion in Wyoming. Many questions were asked to both Lisa and Don. The children also had an opportunity to hold a live tarantula, and have their pictures taken with it. After viewing all the exhibits, a snack was provided by the museum to each of the guests. We all enjoyed the late night activities, exploring the Museums wondrous exhibitions, and go inside Ancient Egypt by flashlight.

At 12:30 a.m., it was lights out. Rise and shine call came at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast starting 7:30 a.m. for all. It was time to leave the Museum by 9:00 a.m., but before that, the group took a picture with "Sue" the dinosaur. Goodbyes were said and hopes and wishes were said to see each other again next year. A good time was had by both young and old.

Story and Photos by,
Joan Oskorep,
Executive Secretary to
Vice President Paul C. Odrobina

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