Shelbyville

Upcoming

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.

*Monday, August 31^st at 1:00 p.m. Hat Burning with Liz Riggs Cost $30 We are going to be learning the fun art of Hat Burning with Liz Riggs. Each hat is a tan color. Cost is $30, and the class is limited to 10 people. Liz will have finished hats for sale that day as well. They will cost more, but you can splurge. Stop by and design or purchase a hat. Perfect for the Fall days ahead.

*Monday September 14^th and 28th by appointment only – 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, September 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Poi Class with Meghann We are going to welcome Meghann back to teach us all about Poi and lead us in another fun Poi Class. Poi is a movement and performance art where you swing weighted objects called “poi” attached to tethers. No need to sign-up.

Friday, September 4^th at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday– Wildlife Day We want you to take a walk on the wild side today. It is National Wildlife Day. Wear your animal prints and wildlife outfits. Our Bingo prize table is going to be sponsored by the Willows of Shelbyville. They always bring great prizes.

Monday, September 7^th – CLOSED for Labor Day

*Wednesday, September 9^th at 11:30 am Lunch and Learn – Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living Cost $5 This is a Lunch and Learn that you are not going to want to miss! This month we will be discussing “Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living,” We are welcoming Kerry Broshears from Walker Place to our center to share ways to understand when you might consider Assisted Living. They will also be providing lunch with Chicken Salad sandwiches, Italian Tuscan Tortellini Soup, chips, pumpkin Loaf for dessert, and a drink. Cost is $5 and is limited to 25 people. Stay for his Strength and Strike class at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 10^th 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 a great book called “The Fall of Marigolds” by Susan Meissner.

*Thursday, September 10^th Let’s Go To The Movies Time is TBD Cost is at your expense and is $5 for the Movie – which is payable at the time of the movie, and the Senior Daily Special is $7 which includes a Regular Popcorn and a Medium Drink. Since they don’t release the movie until the week prior -we want you to sign up and give us your phone #. As the date gets closer we will pick a movie. This is so that we can have a Movie Matinee in a real theatre and have movie theatre popcorn as a group. This is something new – so come and help make it a success.

Friday, September 11^th at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday - Stand Up To Cancer Day Wear your favorite Cancer Awareness shirt to share with the group. Let’s all “Stand Up To Cancer” in support. We will also be celebrating September birthdays. Our cupcake sponsor is Marilyn Reed. Our Bingo sponsor is Ashford Place Health Campus.

*Monday, September 14^th at 1:00 p.m. Committee Meeting We will have a Committee Meeting this month. This is open to all center members. Please let us know if you plan to attend by signing up at the front desk. We value your feedback.

*Wednesday, September 16^th at 1:30 p.m. Karaoke Capone’s Downtown Speakeasy We will be having Karaoke at Capone’s for Senior Karaoke. Karaoke runs from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Please sign-up in advance so that we can reserve a table for everyone.

*Thursday, September 17^th at 1:00 p.m. Fall Craft with Erica from Millers We are going to make a Fall Craft with Erica from Miller’s Merry Manor. Erica will also be bringing treats from the Swiss Maid in Hope, IN for everyone to enjoy.

Thursday, September 17^th at 3:00 p.m. Music and a Meal with Denny Kuller COST $7 We are going to be welcoming Denny Kuller to our center with a little country music. Music at 3:00 p.m. and Meal at 4:00 p.m. The meal will be tender roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls with butter, a drink, and cobbler for dessert. You must RSVP for this event by September 15^th. Cost is $7, and it is limited to 50 people.

Friday, September 18^th at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday – Cowboy Hat or Burned Hat Day We are going to be celebrating today with a Cowboy Hat or by wearing our decorated Burned Hats that we made at the center. That’s right we are getting a little country!!! Come on out and play Bingo. Our Bingo sponsor is Morristown Manor.

*Monday, September 21^st at 11:00 a.m. Garden Party at the Charles Davis Mansion Cost $20 We are going to gather at Sunset Park 554 River Road at 11:00 am, and the Hometown Hop-On will take you to the Charles Davis Mansion at 103 W. Mechanic Street, Shelbyville. We will be having a Garden Party complete with lunch at 11:30 am and dessert. Following dessert, we will enjoy listening to Donna Dennsion as she portrays a living historical figure, Sarah Shank. Dress in your finest attire and wear your best hat. We will have a contest winner for the best hat. Then we will be taking carriage rides thanks to Life Vantage Farms and McQualla Carriages. Room for 25 people; Cost is $20. This is our way of celebrating Senior Center month. Thank you to all of our generous sponsors who donated to make this event a success. We appreciate your support. The cutoff for sign-ups is September 17^th so that we can plan the food accordingly.

Tuesday, September 22^nd from 10 am to 2 pm – Senior Expo We will be hosting the Senior Expo. All regular activities will be cancelled for this day. You are welcome to come out and enjoy the Senior Expo. There will be many vendors and senior service agencies in attendance for this event. Plus – there will be free stuff. Lunch will be provided by Ashford Place Health Campus. Come find out what new things are being offered in our community.

*Thursday, September 24^th at 10:00 a.m. Day Trip to Stream Cliff Farms Cost is $35 There are 14 spots on the bus. The seats are very cozy on the bus. Cost $35 per person, and that includes lunch. We will be having Rosemary Chicken Salad on a freshly baked croissant, birdseed pasta salad, herb chips, lemon layer dessert, tea and lemonade. The lecture will be on Indiana's oldest herb farm discussing herbs, spices, and teas with Lauren Manning. You must be able to climb stairs and we are not able to accommodate walkers due to room on the bus. This trip will include a fair amount of walking. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Also, bring cash to spend at the gift shop. We will depart the center promptly at 10:00 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. If you are not able to be out and about for the entire day – then this trip is not for you. Bring a friend and enjoy a day on the farm.

Friday, September 25^th at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday– World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Day We encourage you to bring your favorite coffee mug. It is also World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Come enjoy a good cup of coffee and a fun treat. Wear something that shows your love of coffee if you have something. Our Bingo prize table is going to be sponsored by Compass Park. Come join the fun.

*Monday, September 28th at 1:00 p.m. –Dance and Karaoke with DJ Moxy We will be having a Party with DJ Moxy. Join us for music, dance, singing, and friendship. Bring a light refreshment to share. Put on those dancing shoes, practice your favorite song, and come on out for an afternoon of fun.

*Thursday, October 1^st at 1:00 p.m. – Canvas Class with Dawn Adams COST $20 We are going to have a fun Canvas Class with Dawn Adams. The canvas will be 11x14, and we will be doing a Fall painting. Cost is $20 and there is room for 10 people. Remember to show up promptly at 1:00 p.m. so that we can all start at the same time. Class cut- off is 1: 15 pm. This helps keep us all on the same page as we paint together.

Friday, October 2nd at 9:00 a.m. – Fun Friday – World Smile Day We are going to celebrate World Smile Day. We will have a treat for you to enjoy, but it will cost you a smile. Our Bingo sponsor is Willows of Shelbyville.