Shelbyville

Upcoming

October

* denotes that you MUST sign-up at the Front Desk prior to the event

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

Produce Pick-up Days for this month are October 6th and October 20th 

*Taking Appointments for - Tell Your Story – Make Your Mark: We are going to be continuing our Oral History recordings and we want to hear your story. We are interviewing all seniors over the age of 60. 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. Crystala can schedule you for your recording at your convenience. We would love to have you become a part of history! 

*October 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. 

Tuesdays and Fridays in October at 1:00 p.m. Euchre: Join us on Tuesday and Friday afternoons for Euchre. We have tables of 4 players and after each round – the winning pair gets to move to the next table. There are 8 games and the scorecards get put into a basket for a monthly gift card drawing. The more you play the more chances you have to be the lucky winner. We play for fun – not for competition. 

Wednesdays in October at 9:15 am. Bible Study: Join us each Wednesday for our non-denominational Bible Study with Jim Martin. We have a great group of people who meet here to come together for fellowship and faith. Join us for prayer, bible readings, reflection, discussion, and fun. We would love to have you join our group.

*Thursday, October 2^nd at 1:00 p.m. SCRABBLE: We are going to rack our brain and come up with our best words in SCRABBLE. This is always a fun game, and everyone can play. 

Friday, October 3^rd at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday - Snoopy Day: We are going to celebrate Snoopy Day! Do you have a favorite Snoopy shirt, sweatshirt, or Snoopy item that you would like to share. Our Bingo sponsor is the Willows of Shelbyville. 

*Monday, October 6^th at 1:00 p.m. Halloween Craft – FREE: We are going to be making Halloween Sugar Skulls. This is a FREE craft. Please sign-up in advance as space is limited. Open to 10 participants. All supplies will be provided. Come get crafty! 

*Tuesday October 7th, 14^th, 21st, and 28^th at 10:00 a.m. Caffeinated and Connected Sessions: We are going to be playing a different game each week. We will start with Yahtzee, then play Sorry, Phase 10 and Uno. Please sign up so that we know how many treats to buy for the class. You can attend one or all game weeks, but do sign up in advance. 

*Wednesday, October 8^th at 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Learn – Arthritis of the Hip and Knee – COST $5: Kyle Stoops, Hip and Knee Surgeon from the Indiana Orthopedic Institute will be here to discuss Arthritis of the Hip and Knee. Lunch will be a Chili Cook-Off. We will have chili with all the fixings, peanut butter sandwiches, dessert and a drink.  Cost is $5. You must R.S.V.P. at the front desk by October 7^th. The cost is $5 and there is room for 30 people. 

*Thursday, October 9^th 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. Robert Moore from Defender Financial will be here with donuts. Please sign up in advance so that we have enough donuts available. 

Thursday, October 9^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 “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie” by Marie Benedict. Everyone is meeting in the Meeting Room this month. All center members are welcome. 

Thursday – October 9^th at 1:00 p.m. – Movie “Knives Out”: We are going to be showing “Knives Out” featuring Daniel Craig. This movie is 2 hours and 10 minutes. Come and enjoy a movie and some popcorn while 

*Friday, October 10^th at 9:00 a.m. Day Trip – Fall Train Ride: We are going to be taking a Fall Train Ride. Bus departs the center at 8:30 a.m. Room for 13 people. Cost is $30. Cost of lunch is at your expense. We will take the train on a 2-hour ride to see the fall foliage. Then go for lunch. You are not going to want to miss this! 

Friday, October 10^th at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday - Handbag Day: Bring your favorite handbag to show off your style. Are you a big purse, small purse, or a sling bag person? We will also be celebrating October birthdays. Our cupcake sponsor is Jan Myers. Our Bingo sponsor is Ashford Place Health Campus. 

*Monday, October 13^th at 1:00 p.m. Football Tailgate Party: We are having a Football Tailgate Party! Crystala and Shelbi have planned a fun afternoon of games, snacks and fun. Test your football knowledge, score a field goal and win fun prizes in the process. We hope you will join us. Please Sign-up at the front desk so that we know how many people are coming. 

*Wednesday, October 15^th at 8:00 a.m. Day Trip to Bridge Festival in Parke County Cost is $5: Rise and Shine - let’s board the bus to beautiful Parke County for their annual Bridge Festival. Bring a buddy because you are on your own to explore the entire festival. This trip includes a lot of walking on uneven grassy surfaces. Crowds of people gather for this festival, and there is a lot to see and do. Bring CASH to spend. This is open to Senior Services members. If you are not a member – you can buy a Day Pass for an additional $5 as long as you are over 60 years old.  Room for 12 participants. 

*Thursday, October 16^th at 1:00 p.m. Trivia and Treats with Chuck Winslow: Come ready to enjoy a taste of Fall. We are going to enjoy some fun Fall treats. Chuck Winslow will be here to share a fun afternoon. 

*Thursday, October 16^th at 3:00 p.m. Music and a Meal – Highway 46 Band Cost is $7: We are going to be welcoming Highway 46 Band to our center. Music at 3:00 p.m. and Meal at 4:00 p.m. The meal will be meatloaf, parsley carrots, mashed potatoes with gravy, rolls with butter, brownies, and a drink. The meal is limited to 50 people, so sign up early. Cost is $7 per person for members. 

Friday, October 17^th at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday – Football Fan Day: We are going to celebrate Fun Friday by celebrating Football Fan Day. Wear your favorite football team attire. Are you a Colts fan? Wear your blue and white. Bring a treat to share that would be great for tailgating. Our prize table sponsor is Morristown Manor.  

*Monday, October 20^th at 1:00 p.m. Day Trip to the Pleasant View Apple Orchard: We are going to take an afternoon trip to the Pleasant View Apple Orchard. Save your appetite because they have all sorts of yummy apple treats to purchase. You can buy apples, pumpkins, cider and more. No cost, room for 14 people. 

*Thursday, October 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Urogynecology Presentation with Dr. Christa Lewis, DO: We will welcome Dr. Christa Lewis to our center to discuss over active bladder, stress urinary incontinence, UTIs, vaginal estrogen and prolapse. Do you have issues with incontinence? You can have a simple procedure that will change your life. 

Friday, October 24^th at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday - Halloween Orange and Black Pre-Party: Wear your black and orange, or Halloween-themed attire, for this Fun Friday. We are going to play Halloween-themed Bingo too! Feel free to bring a trick-or-treat to share with the group. Our Bingo prize table sponsor is Compass Park.

*Monday, October 27th at 1:00 p.m. Halloween Dance and Karaoke with DJ Moxy: Come ready to do the Monster Mash and the Time Warp. Snacks will be a pitch-in. Bring a snack to share. Music by DJ Moxy. We will have lots of Tricks and Treats going on at the Horizon Center the week of Halloween. 

Thursday, October 29^th at 1:00 p.m. Finish The Grover Tree Decorations: We are going to be finishing the Grover Tree Decorations today. Come out and help us get the finishing touches ready. 

*Friday, October 31^st at 12:00 p.m. Fun Friday - Halloween: Halloween Fun Friday is always a treat! You can come dressed in costume for Bingo and wear it all day and into the spooky night. We hope you have a howling good time. Bring a trick or a treat to share with the group. If Halloween costumes are not your thing – wear something orange and black. 

*Tuesday, November 4^th at 1:00 p.m. Decorate the Grover Tree: We are going to be decorating our Tree at the Grover Museum. Our theme this year is Fictional Super Heroes. We are going to represent super hero power with our tree and decorations.