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Horizon Newsletter November 2024
November 2024
Note from Activities
The 2024 Holiday season is upon us! So many things to celebrate and be thankful for this year. Please don’t miss out on all of these great opportunities to participate in fun programs. The Highlights section has a great description of things that we have that are outside of our regular programming. Please make sure to sign up for all of these great items so that we can prepare adequately. Some programs have a cost and that is due at the time of the sign-up. This is to cover the cost of the program and space is usually limited. It is extremely important to sign up in advance so that we can accommodate everyone. We reserve the ability to close a program two days prior – especially if it involves food. We need time to alert those preparing the food in advance. Feel free to cut out the one-page calendar and put it on your refrigerator. It even has the monthly CICOA menu on the back! That way you can highlight the programs that you want to make sure you attend. November is going to be a fantastic and fun-filled month!
We will be decorating our tree and space at the Grover Museum on November 4th at 1:00 p.m. Come join us for lunch at Capone’s and then travel to the Grover Museum as we decorate our tree. This year the theme is “Holidays Around the World” and we have chosen France. Fashion, glitter and all that shines is going to be our focus.
Also – don’t forget the Christmas Card submissions are due by November 8th for consideration. The winner of this year’s Christmas Card will receive a $20 Gift Card to Walmart and will have their art displayed on all of the cards we send out to our members. Send in your submissions to me and I will get them in line for the judges.
I am excited to be part of the Major Alliance Style Show on November 8th at 5:00 p.m. at the Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino at 4300 N. Michigan Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176. The tickets are $55 each which includes dinner and the style show. All proceeds from the Style Show will go to support the new Major Wish Fund. This fund will grant Oncology patients their special, Major Wish. If you would like to attend – please let me know and I can reserve a spot for you.
Planning for 2025 is underway. I am reaching out to our community and local businesses for program sponsorships. We have opportunities for meal sponsors, prize table sponsors for Bingo, program facilitation, craft leaders, music groups geared towards seniors, and sharing things you are knowledgeable about with our seniors as well during our monthly Lunch and Learn series. Please contact me at 317-398-0127 to get on the calendar. We would love to have you on our calendar.
Don’t forget to sign-up for the December Christmas dinner which will be on December 3rd. Cost is $7 for members and non-members. It is going to be a great time to gather with your center friends. Come be a part of the fun.
Happy Holidays and may you all be blessed this holiday season!
Sincere regards,
Crystalá Evans, ADC
Shelbyville Activity Coordinator
Activity Highlights
Please sign up as some activities have limited space. When there is a cost for an activity please pay at the Front Desk or call 317-398-0127 to sign-up over the phone via a credit card. * denotes that you MUST sign up at the Front Desk prior to the event date
November Tell Your Story – Make Your Mark We are going to be continuing our Oral History recordings and we want to hear your story. This is a great way to tell your story and we will archive it as a part of the History of Shelbyville. During your lifetime you have seen many great things, accomplished great achievements, and overcome many obstacles. Please contact Crystala Evans at 317-398-0127 to reserve a slot to tell your story. We would love to have you become a part of history!
*Monday, November 4th by appointment– Tech Savvy Seniors – By Appointment from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We will be taking appointments for you to learn your technology with one-on-one, 30-minute sessions. Make your appointment, tell us what you want to learn on your device, and bring your technology fully charged and ready to work on during your session.
*Monday, November 4th at 12:00 p.m. for lunch at Capone’s and 1:00 p.m. to Decorate the Grover Tree We are going to meet at Capone’s for lunch at 12:00 p.m. and then go to the Grover Museum at 1:00 p.m. at 52 W. Broadway Street in Shelbyville. Please sign-up so that we know how many people will be attending. Our tree is going to be in the School House again this year. Come help us decorate our tree and bring our story to life.
Tuesday, November 5th is Election Day – Early voting is open prior to November 5th at the Shelby County Courthouse for anyone who wants to vote early. Please let us know if you have any questions about early voting. Don’t forget to get to the polls on November 5th to cast your vote.
*Thursday, November 7th at 1:00 p.m. Kitchen Fun with Barb McFarland We are going to make a Waldorf Salad. Come watch Barb prepare this delicious Fall salad. After our cooking session we are going to have open appointments for you to schedule a pre-planning appointment from 2:00 to 4:00.
Friday, November 8th at 8:00 a.m. – Pop-Up Shop Our next Pop-Up Shop is going to be with Blue River Stained Glass. We are going to welcome Tim and Janice Conway to our center to showcase all of their beautiful stained glass. Come and shop till you drop. Great chance to pick up a nice Christmas gift. If you have a small business with handmade creations – please call Crystala Evans, Activity Coordinator to be part of our next Pop-Up Shop!
Friday, November 8th at 9:00 a.m. – Fun Friday – Peanut Butter and November Birthdays Day We are going to celebrate Peanut Butter Day and November Birthdays. Feel free to bring a peanut butter-flavored treat to share with the group for Peanut Butter Day. We are going to celebrate November Birthdays with cupcakes sponsored by Tim and Janice Conway. Our Bingo sponsor is Blue River Stained Glass.
Friday, November 8th at 5:00 p.m. Major Women’s Alliance Style Show See Crystala Evans, Activity Coordinator if you want to purchase a ticket to the Style Show. Tickets are $55 and the event is going to be at the Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino. Proceeds from the show will go to grant wishes to Oncology patients through Major Wish.
Monday, November 11th from 9 am – 2 pm is the Holiday Bazaar Our regularly scheduled activities are going to be canceled for the day. Come out and shop for some great Christmas gifts created by our crafty vendors. You are not going to want to miss out!
*Tuesday, November 12th and 26th – Mobile Nails By A′del – By Appointment from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are going to continue offering 30-minute Senior Polish Sessions in November with Mobile Nails By A′del Moore. Manicures only for natural nails. No Pedicures or Acrylic Nails during these sessions. There is no cost, but donations are greatly appreciated. Call to schedule your appointment slot today!
*Wednesday, November 13th at 12:00 p.m. Lunch and Learn On The Road to Cynthia’s Hallmark COST $5 Come join us as we venture to Cynthia’s Hallmark for lunch, a fashion show, and shopping! Please R.S.V.P. at the front desk or by calling 317-398-0127. We will have space on the bus this year, but it is only available for the first 14 people who sign up. They always provide us with a good meal and put on a good show. Space is limited to 30 participants. When the bus is full there are options to drive yourself or to carpool with other center members.
Thursday, November 14th at 9:00 a.m. Coffee with The Mayor Scott Furgeson will be here to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat. He wants to hear from our 60 and over senior community. This is a great chance to have an open forum discussion with the Mayor directly. Call to reserve your spot and Day Passes are available.
Thursday, November 14th at 1:00 p.m. Book Club at the Horizon Center in the Meeting Room with Pam Weakley from the library. This month we will be discussing our favorite books . Everyone is to meet in the Meeting Room. All center members are welcome.
Thursday – November 14th at 2:00 p.m. – Movie Matinee “Babes in Toyland” and Popcorn We are going to be showing the “Babes In Toyland” featuring Ray Bolger and Annette Funicello. The movie is 1 hour and 45 minutes long.
Friday, November 15th at 9:00 a.m. – Fun Friday – Button Day We are going to celebrate Button Day by showing off our favorite buttons. If you have a button jar at home – bring it in for show and tell. We are celebrating the function of the button and the hobby of button collecting. Our Bingo sponsor is Shelby Senior Services.
*Friday, November 15th Pizza Lunch and Oral History Presentation COST $5 Join us for some pizza! Please let us know what kind of pizza you prefer when you sign-up. Is it cheese, pepperoni, sausage or supreme? We are going to welcome Michella Marino to our center to discuss Oral Histories and why they are important. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and the presentation will begin at 12:00 p.m.. No limit on the amount of people. Cost is $5.
Thursday, November 21st at 1:00 p.m. Santa Boot with Janice No cost craft. We are going welcome Janice Conway here for a fun craft. We are going to be painting a ceramic Santa Boot. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated. Limited to 10 people. Please sign-up to reserve your spot in advance.
*Thursday, November 21st at 3:00 p.m. Music and a Meal Thanksgiving Pitch-In We will have entertainment with the HiWay 46 Band at 3:00 p.m. Then we are going to have a Thanksgiving Pitch-In at 4:00. Bring a covered dish to share with the group. McKay Manor is sponsoring the Turkey. Please sign-up at the front desk as space is limited. We will have room for 40 participants. There is no cost this month. Please help us pack our pantry for the holidays by brining a canned good. We need canned fruits, veggies and soups. Thank you!
Friday, November 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday – Thankful Hearts Day We are going to celebrate Fun Friday with Thankful Hearts. Think about what you are thankful for and be ready to write it down. Dress in your favorite Fall attire. Our prize table sponsor is Compass Park.
Monday, November 25th at 9:00 a.m. – Decorate Center for Christmas We are going to Decorate the Center for Christmas. Come and help us trim the tree and get our center looking beautiful for the holidays. We look forward to seeing you. Hot cocoa will be served to enjoy!
November 28th & 29th – Center Closed for Thanksgiving
*Tuesday, December 3rd Christmas Dinner and Party at the Center Doors open at 11:00, meal at 11:30, and Music at 12:30. Cost for the meal is $7 per person. You MUST pre-pay for this meal. No tickets will be sold on the day of the meal. We will be having chicken and noodles, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, and dessert. Space is limited – so don’t delay signing up.
*Tuesday, December 3rd Twinkle Tour – Christmas Nights of Lights Cost $10 We are going to have a Twinkle Tour to downtown Indianapolis. We are going to gather at the center at 4:30 p.m. Travel to Olive Garden in Greenfield for dinner. Then we are going to depart to see the Christmas Nights of Lights. Room for 14 people and Cost is $10 for gas and the light show. Dinner is not included in the cost.
*Friday, December 6th at 6:00 p.m. Day Trip -Christmas Parade This year we are going to offer seats on the bus to be in the Christmas Parade. We will have 14 spots available. Hot cocoa and Christmas Carols will be sung and we will have fun games while we wait on the nice and toasty bus for the parade to begin. Final details are forthcoming. The parade starts at 7 pm – but we have to be in line earlier. Spots will fill up quickly!
*Friday, December 13th at 9:00 a.m. Day Trip – Breakfast with Santa for Seniors COST $5 We are going to be selling tickets to Breakfast with Santa for Seniors. The first 14 people will be able to meet at the Horizon Center and ride the bus there and back. No messing with parking – we will drop you off at the door. Tickets are $5 each and after the bus fills up we will have tickets for you to purchase and attend this fun event. Bus departs the center at 8:45 a.m. We are going to have our Fun Friday and Bingo at the Parks Department. Dress in your best holiday themed attire. Bingo starts at 10:00 A.M. There will be prizes. The address is 945 S. Tompkins Street.
*Tickets on Sale Now for April 3, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “Glass Menagerie” at Indiana Repertory Theatre COST $40 per person, limited to 14 people. We will be traveling downtown for lunch and Shapiros Deli and seeing the play at IRT. Tickets will sell out fast. No Refunds – if you are not able to make the trip.